Caterham
7 Roadsport
Notes
The Caterham 7 Roadsport is a lightweight, minimalist sports car designed for pure driving pleasure, blending classic styling with modern engineering. Based on the iconic Lotus Seven design, the Roadsport is built with a focus on agility, performance, and driver engagement.
Powered by a range of Ford-sourced engines, typically a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated inline-4, the Roadsport offers varying power outputs depending on the configuration, commonly around 125-135 hp. This modest power is paired with an ultra-lightweight chassis, enabling quick acceleration and razor-sharp handling.
The car features a tubular steel spaceframe chassis clad in aluminum body panels, emphasizing simplicity and weight reduction. Suspension is finely tuned for responsive handling, and the open-top design enhances the raw, immersive driving experience.
Inside, the Roadsport is stripped down to essentials, with minimal comfort features and a driver-focused layout. While basic, it offers options like leather seats and carpeting for added comfort without compromising its lightweight ethos.
The Caterham 7 Roadsport is ideal for those seeking a back-to-basics sports car experience, excelling on both road and track with its nimble dynamics and timeless design.
OEM Specs
YEAR NOTES
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:13.2 | Pôle Mécanique Ales Cevennes (CCW) | Stock | 12 Feb, 2022 | 08 Mar, 2026 | -6.77s | +9.13% | |||
| 1:34.2 | Cadwell Park Circuit | Stock | 12 Jun, 2025 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -2.51s | +2.59% | |||
| 1:29.4 | Thruxton Circuit | Race | 07 Sep, 2018 | 13 Mar, 2025 | -1.52s | +1.70% | |||
| 1:03.6 | Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois | Race | 23 Aug, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | — | +0.01% | |||
| 1:38.9 | Cadwell Park Circuit | Race | 01 Jan, 2021 | 14 Jan, 2026 | +0.31s | -0.32% | |||
| 1:46.0 | Donington Park Circuit (CW) | Stock | 17 May, 2025 | 24 Jun, 2025 | +0.61s | -0.58% | |||
| 1:55.9 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Race | 05 Dec, 2023 | 07 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 54.0 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Race | 09 Jan, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.47s | -0.88% | |||
| 54.2 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Race | 04 Jan, 2017 | 15 Jan, 2026 | +0.63s | -1.17% | |||
| 1:20.6 | Donington Park Circuit (National CW) | Medium | 18 Oct, 2020 | 13 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:15.8 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Race | 12 Apr, 2025 | 17 Mar, 2026 | +4.4s | -3.25% | |||
| 8:14.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Stock | 15 Jul, 2017 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +16.03s | -3.25% | |||
| 8:17.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Stock | 14 Jul, 2017 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +16.64s | -3.37% | |||
| 2:06.0 | Mondello Park (CW) | Stock | 17 Jul, 2017 | 04 Aug, 2023 | +4.91s | -3.94% | |||
| 2:35.3 | Circuit Paul Ricard (Circuit 1C-V2) | Stock | 26 Feb, 2022 | 13 Mar, 2022 | +7.61s | -5.03% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Goodwood Circuit | Light | 10 Aug, 2021 | 16 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:29.4 | Thruxton Circuit | Race | 09 May, 2025 | 11 Oct, 2025 | — | — | |||
| 1:04.4 | Silverstone (National) | Heavy | 24 Jul, 2019 | 07 Sep, 2021 | — | — | |||
| 53.1 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Heavy | 02 Nov, 2017 | 16 Jan, 2022 | — | — | |||
| 1:36.3 | Croft Circuit | Race | 30 Jun, 2025 | 11 Oct, 2025 | — | — | |||
| 2:26.4 | Silverstone (GP) | Heavy | 11 Nov, 2017 | 07 Sep, 2021 | — | — | |||
| 2:13.4 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Race | 27 May, 2025 | 28 May, 2025 | — | — | |||
| 1:59.5 | Circuit Zandvoort | Race | 30 Jul, 2025 | 11 Oct, 2025 | — | — | |||
| 1:45.2 | Anglesey Circuit-Trac Môn (International GP) | Race | 02 Jun, 2025 | 11 Oct, 2025 | — | — | |||
| 2:15.8 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Race | 24 Apr, 2025 | 11 Oct, 2025 | — | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Maxime Bertholet | Stock | 141 | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | -11.32s |
| 2018 (Daniel/Race) | Daniel French | Race | 141 | — | — | -2.62s |
| 2002 (w/CR322) | MGH Compétition | Race | 133 | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | -0.84s |
| 2002 | Niknak Motorsport | Heavy | 183 | 20 ZRR | 185/55/13 / 215/55/13 | -0.57s |
| 2007 (w/CR322) | Ben Clucas | Race | — | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | +0.33s |
| 2007 (JonBarnes/ToyoR888R) | JonBarnesRacing | Race | 141 | 100 R888R | 185/60/13 / 205/60/13 | +2.11s |
| 2009 (Chr1sbuck/Race) | chr1sbuck | Race | 141 | 40 ADVAN A005 | 185/60/13 | +2.58s |
| 2002 (w/CR322) | Richard Haigh | Race | — | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | +4.32s |
| 2002 | Gary Spencer | Stock | — | — | — | — |
| 1997 | MiaNuub | Light | — | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | — |
| 2015 (w/CR322) | Harry Wykes | Light | — | 100 R888R | 185/60/14 | — |
| 2018 (w/CR322) | Blair McConachie | Medium | — | 300 CR322 | 185/60/14 | — |