Supersport R

The Caterham Supersport R features naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter Ford Duratec inline-4 engine producing 180 horsepower (134 kW) at 7300 RPM with 143 pound-feet (194 Newton-meters) torque at 6100 RPM through five-speed manual transmission with optional six-speed upgrade and rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.8-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 130-mph (210-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing merely 535 kilograms featuring limited-slip differential with race-derived suspension and Avon CR500 tires providing extreme power-to-weight ratio with British lightweight sports car character offering pure driving experience with no electronic driver aids representing Colin Chapman philosophy.

Supersport R launched 2013 represents Caterham mid-range performance variant combining accessible pricing with genuine track capability competing against Lotus Elise and Ariel Atom establishing British lightweight sports car tradition with distinctive Seven heritage design offering 336 brake-horsepower-per-ton power-to-weight ratio through extreme weight efficiency and sophisticated chassis dynamics available in kit form for self-assembly or factory-built specification continuing Caterham tradition of driver-focused performance with communicative steering and engaging handling characteristics establishing enthusiast following for pure analog driving experience representing quintessential British roadster character with modern reliability from Ford powertrain components.