Caterham Seven 485 CSR, the British sports car arriving in the European market

Caterham is one of those small brands that offer outstanding cars for driving enthusiasts. We already know that you should not expect great luxury on board a Caterham, but you will find plenty of fun behind the wheel. A chassis built to be enjoyed while driving, and just enough so that this experience is not spoiled. The variants of the Caterham Seven are cars designed for exactly this, and outside the United Kingdom we can find the Caterham Seven 485 CSR.

It is the most powerful model of the brand sold outside its country of origin, since European regulations have ruled out many Caterham cars over emissions issues. Its 2.0-litre Duratec engine, of Ford origin, delivers 240 CV at 8,500 rpm.

The power output is not very high, but there is something to keep in mind. This car weighs just 580 kg, so the power-to-weight ratio is 412 CV per tonne. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, while its top speed is 225 km/h. All this power reaches the rear axle thanks to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The base configuration of the Caterham Seven 485 CSR features independent double-wishbone rear suspension and push-rod front suspension, plus a limited-slip differential. Completing the package are ZZS tyres from high-performance tyre manufacturer Avon Tires mounted on 15-inch wheels.

Inside, we find an instrument panel made of carbon fibre and adjustable leather seats. In addition, quite a few extras can be added, such as LED daytime running lights, an instrument panel trimmed in Alcantara, or leather side panels. The starting price of this car is 54,995 euros, excluding taxes. With the extras, up to 7,560 euros more can be added.