2015
Caterham Seven 620 R
Caterham,
an English manufacturer known for its racing cars, has upped its speed game
with the 2015 Seven 620 R – touted as its fastest road car ever made. Going
from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.79 seconds and reaching a top speed of 155 mph, it’s
hard to argue with that claim.
Previously,
the R500 was Caterham’s definitive automotive offering, and that speed demon
topped lap time charts left and right and garnered tons of praise. Times
change, however, and other manufacturers came out with competitive products,
creating a need for something even faster for Caterham to stay on top of its
game. Thus, the Seven 620 R was born.
The
Seven 620 R shares the same setup for a 2.0-L Ford Duratec engine with a dry
sump as its R500 predecessor, but Caterham engineers supercharged it. Paired
with a six-speed sequential gearbox, the Seven 620 R can put out a whopping 310
bhp. If this isn’t enough power for you, this animal is available for purchase
without the engine, and you can drop whatever you feel is superior inside.
The
Seven 620 R’s exterior has been outfitted with tons of ultra-sturdy carbon
fiber components molded for both aerodynamics and aesthetics, including its
front and rear wings. You will also find carbon fiber pieces on the interior
panels and dash.
The
nose of the Caterham Seven 620 R has been optimized for air flow, which further
contributes to its speed on and off the track. Other features worth noting are
the racing-grade cooling package, De-Dion rear suspension system, high-performance
dampers, and 13″ alloy Apollo wheels with Avon ZZR tires. Prices for the Seven
620 R start at just under US$ 73.000 and go up with the addition of optional
features.
