310 vs 360 Please help me decide :-)

[AndyHornyak]

Hi All,

I'm looking at placing an order for a Caterham 7 pretty soon, I had pretty much decided on a 310 but then started thinking perhaps the 360 may be worth considering for the extra 2k, Either would be with the R pack and 5 speed box as this would fit my budget, going to the 360 would stretch it but I'd like some opinions from owners.

I've done some searching and it does seem to be a mixed bag of what may be better, consensus being that the smaller engine is lively and revy which adds to the experience, so does this make the 2L less involving? or should the 2L really be paired with the 6 speed box?

Also could the 360 be later tuned to the 420 spec power output? as I'd be getting the car to keep for some time so I could upgrade it over time whereas the 1.6 in 310 form is closer to it's max, I'd be using it mostly for road work with the occasional track day thrown in.

Going for a new as I want to shred my knuckles and build one.

Thanks in advance :-)

[AndyHornyak]

Thanks guys for all the feedback, much appreciated, I like the idea of the more revy 1.6 and coming from riding bikes on and off the track before I know how much fun / rewarding a smaller engine can be when keeping it on the boil but I've always gone back to a bigger engine eventually, Though I don't think either the 1.6/2.0 will exactly feel slow.

As per your advice though I'll be booking test drives soon,

Love the comment from Glenn T "Finally, there is no "bad" decision, you're buying a caterham!" that does certainly seem to be the resounding opinion from everywhere :-) :-)