Seven 340R

The Caterham Seven 340R features naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter Ford Duratec inline-4 engine producing 170 horsepower (127 kW) at 7250 RPM with 128 pound-feet (174 Newton-meters) torque at 6500 RPM through five-speed or six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.7-second 0-60 mph acceleration and 130-mph (210-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing merely 500 kilograms featuring lightweight tubular space-frame chassis with minimalist bodywork and exposed suspension components plus four-wheel disc brakes and sport-tuned damping providing extreme power-to-weight ratio with distinctive Lotus Seven heritage design and raw mechanical engagement.

Seven 340R represents Caterham mid-range performance variant combining accessible pricing with genuine sports car dynamics competing against Lotus Elise and Mazda MX-5 establishing British lightweight sports car tradition with minimalist approach to performance through extreme weight reduction and efficient naturally-aspirated powertrain offering pure driving experience with direct steering and communicative chassis feedback maintaining Colin Chapman philosophy of adding lightness rather than power continuing Lotus Seven legacy since Caterham acquisition in 1973 establishing cult following for track-day capability and weekend sports car versatility representing quintessential British roadster character with modern reliability from Ford powertrain components.