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Caterham

Seven 485 R

Notes

The Caterham Seven 485 R is an exotic, head-turning open-wheeler produced by Caterham in the UK since 2014. Its outrageous design belongs to the company's chief engineer Colin Chapman. The car is presented in a door-less, front-engine, front-wheel-drive LSD layout, powered by a potent 2.0L (122 ci) R4 Ford Duratec engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 240 Ps at 8500 Rpm, coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. This impressive British Sportster reaches a top speed of 139Mph, running from 0-60Mph in 3 seconds. The Caterham Seven 485 R incorporates a Sport mode to its already sporting behavior, providing the car with even sharper driving characteristics and improving its peak performance overall for those risk-takers wanting to give it all on the racetrack.

This Caterham Seven 485 R includes a new-look exhaust arrangement, removing the rear-exit exhaust system, which reduces back pressure and weight. The car weighs only 1294 Lbs and features an outstanding power-to-weight ratio of 409Ps (403Bhp) / T. It includes 15-inch alloy wheels wrapped by Avon CR500 tires, supported by a Superlight suspension system, and ventilated discs/quad piston calipers brakes. The car features several carbon-fiber components such as front wings, a dashboard, sill protectors, and rear wing protectors. This iteration adds a black leather seat setup with a four-point road harness for safety. The Caterham Seven 485 R claims to be the fastest car Caterham has ever built. Its 77,223 € price nowadays is part of its magnetic appeal for motorheads. Still, the main talking point is the sense of individuality provided when you drive this modern masterpiece showing your love for racing cars to the world.

horsepower
240
WEIGHT KG
587
Power to Weight
0.41
CURRENT VALUE
60,000 €

OEM Specs

engine Description
2.0 Caterham Motorsport Duratec
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
3.9 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
225
PRICE (MSRP) EUR
57,020 €
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
206 N.M
Model Years
2014-2024

YEAR NOTES

2014: Launch of the Seven 485 R, featuring a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine producing 225 horsepower, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
2015: Incremental improvements focused on weight reduction and handling enhancements, including the introduction of lightweight components and suspension tuning.
2020: Introduction of the 485 CSR variant, offering inboard front suspension and a fully independent rear suspension for improved ride quality and handling.
2024: Release of the Seven 485 Final Edition, marking the end of naturally aspirated Sevens in Europe. This limited edition features exclusive paint options, a carbon-fiber dashboard, and unique interior trims. Only 85 units were produced: 60 standard 485s and 25 485 CSRs.

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1:24.3 Donington Park Circuit (National CW) Light 17 May, 2025 14 Jun, 2025 flag
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1:53.1 P Circuit de Chambley Medium 27 Apr, 2017 18 Jan, 2026
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Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2014 c5lolo Medium 1 Slick 195/45/15 -8.51s
2014 (w/Slick) Mathieu Videau Medium 1 Slick 195/45/15 -6.06s
2014 Giovanni Zotti Race 240 1 Slick 195/45/15 -5.37s
2014 Leandro Caetano Race -2.8s
2015 giovanni59able Medium 240 1 Slick 195/45/15 -1.81s
2014 (w/ZZRA24) Uli Scheuer Heavy 240 20 ZRR 195/45/15 +2.1s
2024 dsjm1971 Medium 20 ZRR 195/45/15 +3.02s
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