2006 CATERHAM SUPER 7

The CSR was Caterham’s 21st century 7, designed again from the ground up using modern motoring technology. From an engineering point of view, it is without question the most advanced and capable 7 ever to be produced. The new chassis, complete fully independent rear suspension and inboard front suspension on push rods, significantly increase the overall grip and drivability of the car, whilst the new cockpit provides far more “up to date” place to be, incorporating things like self-cancelling indicators on stalks.

The CSR came in one of two models, the CSR 200, or the CSR 260. Both were powered by a 2.3L Cosworth Duratec engine. The 200 was fitted with a large single inlet plenum and produced 200bhp, this was developed to deliver a smooth and controllable supply of power to ultimately supply the best possible road going driving experience. The 260 model saw this inlet plenum replaced with throttle bodies and a more extreme set cams to offer a ferocious but slightly peakier 260bhp along with a heart-stopping soundtrack.

This 200 edition underwent a strip and rebuild 6 years ago, which included a full respray in Mazda Soul Red before being finished off with paint protection film. This is a lovely example of these special, special Sevens.

Exterior and Weather Equipment

Mazda Soul Red

Metallic Silver noseband and bonnet stripe

Paint protection film

CSR Cyclewings

Black pack

Trackday roll bar

Heated windscreen

Full weather equipment

Lighting and Electrical

7" Black headlights

Standard indicator pods

Clear cyclewing repeaters

JAL rear light clusters

T7 high level LED extensions

Engine and Transmission

2.3l Cosworth Duratec engine 200bhp

Dry sump

6-speed gearbox

Limited slip differential

Brakes and Suspension

Inboard front suspension on push-rods

Adjustable platform Caterham Bilstein dampers

Fully independent rear suspension

Ventilated front discs with quad piston callipers

Uprated brake master cylinder

Wheels and Tyres

Front:

15x7" Black Superlight alloys 195/45R15 Avon CR500 tyres

Rear:

15x9" Black Superlight alloys 245/40R15 Avon ZZS tyres

Interior

Adjustable black leather seats

Lowered floors

CSR modular dashboard

Carpeted interior

Heater

Sidescreen armrests