RE: The R400: fast, and finally here

RE: The R400: fast, and finally here

Thursday 29th March 2007

The R400: fast, and finally here

The new Caterham R400 goes on sale


The new R400
The new R400
Caterham has launched the R400, nearly a year after the model was announced. The delay has been officially attributed to fine tuning, and the introduction of the Ford Sigma powered models in the meantime.

The specification is much the same as before, with a Caterham Motorsport version of the Cosworth developed Duratec engine producing 210bhp. With a kerb weight of 525kg, Caterham is claiming 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds. The dampers, springs and anti roll bars have been revised and the price is now lower by £1,000, starting at £25,995.


 

 

Technical Specification

Engine                         2.0-litre Caterham Motorsport Ford Duratec
Max Power                  210bhp @7800
Max Torque                 152lbsft @ 5750
0-60mph                     3.8 secs         
Top Speed                  140mph
Wheelbase                  2225mm
Overall length              3100mm
Overall width               1575mm
Height                        800mm
Ground clearance       80mm 
Weight                       525kg

Standard equipment

  1. 2.0-litre Caterham Motorsport Ford Duratec
  2. 6 Speed Caterham Gearbox
  3. Limited Slip Differential
  4. Superlight Suspension (wide track front and de Dion rear with Watts linkages)
  5. Carbon front cycle wings
  6. Carbon dash
  7. ACES change-up lights
  8. Black pack
  9. Ventilated front brake discs with 4 pot calipers
  10. 15” Anthracite Alloy Wheels with Avon CR500 tyres
  11. Composite interchangeable wind deflector
  12. 4 point Road Harnesses
  13. Quick-release Momo Steering Wheel
  14. Composite seats

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Lord-Flasheart

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Thursday 29th March 2007
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Bargin. Unless you care about your hair-style (and don't mind a few insects between your teeth) :P


Edited by Lord-Flasheart on Thursday 29th March 13:13