Caterham has unveiled its most powerful Seven variant yet, the 620R, in the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The track-focussed car replaces the R500 at the highest of Caterham’s range. The latest incarnation from the range uses a supercharged version from the 2. 0-litre Ford Duratec engine utilized in the R400 and R500 Superlights, tuned to develop 311bhp at 7700rpm and 219 lb ft at 7350rpm. Caterham claims the 620R is proficient at reaching 60mph in 2. 79secs. A six-speed sequential racing gearbox from ZF is that the only transmission option in the meantime. Although its kerb weight remains to become officially confirmed, its name is though to underline its power-to-weight ratio of 620bhp per tonne. The 620R features a gunmetal chassis, a brand new nose cone optimised to enhance airflow and also a race-developed cooling system. Such as the R500 it replaces, It‘s de Dion rear suspension and 13in alloy wheels, although they‘re covered with Avon ZZR tyres, opposed towards the 500’s Avon CR500 rubber. Caterham says the 620R features numerous interior upgrades including “performance-focused instrumentation and ergonomic switchgear”. Additional features include carbonfibre interior panels and race seats and also a Q / R race steering wheel. The new car, which should be available later in 2012, will certainly be priced at £49, 995 — £7500 greater than the R500. Caterham Cars CEO Graham Macdonald said that regardless of the increased power inside the 620R, he still thinks the R500's chassis may take more : suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" We‘ll keep developing both the engine and also the chassis so long as we will. Clearly there‘s a limit as to the it will take, but we’re not there yet. I’d like to believe we will do even greater than this. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It’s the very first time we’ve put a supercharger during this chassis. The SP300R was what caused it to be possible - we did that after which made a decision to place it straight into the Seven. Whereas the R500 had a really rapid power output with a high rev range, this‘ll pull all with the range due to the supercharger. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" Caterham's 620R is not without its foibles, though. Macdonald says that packaging both the supercharger and also the new intercooler straight into the R500's constricted space was challenging. Nevertheless, he does not see any end in sight for Caterham's Seven brand, promising that There‘ll be suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" plenty more to come suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" coming from the British firm's iconic sports car - including a slightly less hardcore model, the 620S, which should be launched before finished from the year. For many the newest news coming from the Goodwood Festival of Speed, stay tuned in to Autocar. co. uk. Stuart Milne & Darren Moss Extreme Caterham 620R revealed
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Extreme Caterham 620R revealed
Caterham has unveiled its most powerful Seven variant yet, the 620R, in the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The track-focussed car replaces the R500 at the highest of Caterham’s range. The latest incarnation from the range uses a supercharged version from the 2. 0-litre Ford Duratec engine utilized in the R400 and R500 Superlights, tuned to develop 311bhp at 7700rpm and 219 lb ft at 7350rpm. Caterham claims the 620R is proficient at reaching 60mph in 2. 79secs. A six-speed sequential racing gearbox from ZF is that the only transmission option in the meantime. Although its kerb weight remains to become officially confirmed, its name is though to underline its power-to-weight ratio of 620bhp per tonne. The 620R features a gunmetal chassis, a brand new nose cone optimised to enhance airflow and also a race-developed cooling system. Such as the R500 it replaces, It‘s de Dion rear suspension and 13in alloy wheels, although they‘re covered with Avon ZZR tyres, opposed towards the 500’s Avon CR500 rubber. Caterham says the 620R features numerous interior upgrades including “performance-focused instrumentation and ergonomic switchgear”. Additional features include carbonfibre interior panels and race seats and also a Q / R race steering wheel. The new car, which should be available later in 2012, will certainly be priced at £49, 995 — £7500 greater than the R500. Caterham Cars CEO Graham Macdonald said that regardless of the increased power inside the 620R, he still thinks the R500's chassis may take more : suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" We‘ll keep developing both the engine and also the chassis so long as we will. Clearly there‘s a limit as to the it will take, but we’re not there yet. I’d like to believe we will do even greater than this. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It’s the very first time we’ve put a supercharger during this chassis. The SP300R was what caused it to be possible - we did that after which made a decision to place it straight into the Seven. Whereas the R500 had a really rapid power output with a high rev range, this‘ll pull all with the range due to the supercharger. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" Caterham's 620R is not without its foibles, though. Macdonald says that packaging both the supercharger and also the new intercooler straight into the R500's constricted space was challenging. Nevertheless, he does not see any end in sight for Caterham's Seven brand, promising that There‘ll be suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" plenty more to come suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" coming from the British firm's iconic sports car - including a slightly less hardcore model, the 620S, which should be launched before finished from the year. For many the newest news coming from the Goodwood Festival of Speed, stay tuned in to Autocar. co. uk. Stuart Milne & Darren Moss Extreme Caterham 620R revealed
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