A new variant of the Caterham Seven has arrived. The 340 is the latest model from a purity-focused roadster to join the brand’s lineup. It replaces the Seven 275 and adopts a larger engine with increased power and torque.
The Seven 340 uses a Ford-sourced 2.0-liter four-cylinder Duratec engine that produces 170 horsepower (127 kilowatts) at 7,250 rpm and 128 pound-feet (174 Newton-meters) at 6,500 rev. In comparison, expenditure Seven 275 has 133 hp (99 kW) from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder Ford Sigma powerplant.
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Caterham has not outlined performance specifications for the Seven 340. However, the 275 is capable of reaching 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 5.0 seconds.
The Seven 340 will be available in two forms. The S-Pack version has a focus on grand touring. It has road-tuned suspension and 14-inch wheels. The R-Pack variant will get a limited-slip differential, sport suspension setup, 15-inch Orcus alloy wheels, four-point seat harness, carbon fiber dashboard panels and a composite windshield.
“Thanks to the Seven 340 which is available with the S and R packages, Caterham really does everything. It’s a car suitable for long trips and Sunday drives, while the R version is more than capable of setting the pace. lap times across Europe’s premium racing circuits,” said Bob Laishley, CEO of Caterham Cars.
Both versions will be available in standard and large chassis sizes. There is also a lower floor option so taller buyers can fit in the car. There are several seat options as well.
The Seven 340 will be available in Europe and Japan. The 340S will be €45,700 ($45,803 at current exchange rates), and the 340R will be €47,200 ($47,302).
In September 2022, Caterham announced the Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000. These models will also be coming to the United States. The Super Seven 600 uses a 0.6 liter turbocharged engine sourced from Suzuki that produces 84 hp (63 kW). The Super Seven 2000 has a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec powerplant that produces 180 hp (134 kW).
The company is reportedly working on a new two-seater model that will have an electric powertrain and a hardtop roof. The goal was for it to weigh just 1,543 pounds (700 kilograms).
