The only questions to ask yourself when ordering a Caterham from Superformance are remarkably basic:
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— How quickly would you like to have a huge grin on your face via monster performance and uber-tactile handling?
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— Will 2.8-seconds to 60-mph be worth an extra $30,000 or so versus the devastatingly-rapid Seven 480’s 3.4-second sprint? Or is 4.9-seconds in the affordable Seven 280 acceptable?
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— How wild do you prefer to be with color and style — as this can ratchet up all the below pricing dramatically.
Easy, right?
The Superformance distribution deal with Caterham finally allows these hilarious machines to be sold and driven on a street-legal basis in the United States for the first time.
Superformance has eight or so retail dealerships signed up all over the country to facilitate the final stages of the build: the engine and transmission package. But far from some kind of kit car you have to build yourself, everything can be completely handled by the Superformance teams.
The cars are sold initially as a rolling chassis, with the installation and selection of the engine package as the next — and somewhat confusing for some — next step. But let me assure you, these Caterham Sevens are as easy to buy as they are to love and hoon on a track. And there and back.
A waiting list of over eight months has already spring from no-where since the annoucement in January that Caterham would make it big in the USA. Act now to secure yours via the American site of Caterham cars, which will help outline the build process.
It is still a hands-on operation — so just locating a dealer and making contact is typically the route most buyers prefer to finalize paint and options.
But for car-nuts like us? You will want to know the overall specs versus pricing before lifting a finger! So here it is below, put together in one handy excel table via Car-Revs-Daily.com for the first time.
US Caterham Buyers Guide — Car-Revs-Daily.com — DRIVETRAIN PACKAGES |
Left or Right-Hand Drive? |
DRIVETRAIN – Superformance |
Horsepower |
Torque (Lb Ft) |
0-60 MPH Time |
Top Track Speed |
BASE PRICE BEFORE OPTIONS + DRIVETRAIN |
DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE PRICE |
INSTALLATION ESTIMATE |
TOTAL RUNNING PRICE BEFORE OPTIONS |
SEVEN 160 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE |
LHD or RHD Available |
660cc Suzuki 3cylinder (80hp) engine with Manual 5 Speed Transmission |
80 |
95 (est) |
6.2 seconds (est) |
105 mph (est) |
$28,900 |
$3,450 |
$5,000 |
$37,350 |
SEVEN 280 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE — 5-Speed |
LHD or RHD Available |
1.6L Sigma 140hp 4 cylinder engine with 5 speed manual transmission |
140 |
120 |
4.9 seconds |
120 mph |
$40,900 |
$4,450 |
$5,000 |
$50,350 |
SEVEN 280 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE — 6-Speed |
LHD or RHD Available |
1.6L Sigma 140hp 4 cylinder engine with 6 speed manual transmission |
140 |
120 |
4.9 seconds |
120 mph |
$40,900 |
$6,450 |
$5,000 |
$52,350 |
SEVEN 360 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE — 5-Speed |
LHD or RHD Available |
2.0l Duratec engine (180hp) with 5 Speed Manual Transmission |
180 |
143 |
4.8 seconds |
130 mph |
$44,900 |
$8,975 |
$5,000 |
$58,875 |
SEVEN 360 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE — 6-Speed |
LHD or RHD Available |
2.0l Duratec engine (180hp) with 6 Speed Manual Transmission |
180 |
143 |
4.8 seconds |
130 mph |
$44,900 |
$10,975 |
$5,000 |
$60,875 |
SEVEN 480 DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE – 6-Speed |
LHD or RHD Available |
2.0l Duratec engine (240hp) with 6 Speed Manual Transmission |
237 |
152 |
3.4 seconds |
140 mph |
$52,900 |
$11,500 |
$5,000 |
$69,400 |
SEVEN 620R DRIVETRAIN PACKAGE — 6-Sp Sequential (*RHD ONLY) |
RHD Only |
2.0l Supercharged Duratec engine (310hp) with 6 Speed Sequential Trans. (*RHD ONLY) |
310 |
219 |
2.79 seconds |
155 mph |
$72,900 |
$14,500 |
$5,000 |
$92,400 |
SPEC RECOMMENDATIONS
Must-have options?
I would absolutely recommend the SV package, which is 15-percent wider for a roomier cabin and more aggressive stance on the road. Also highly recommended would be the heater and racing packs!
Paint is subjective. All the cars come initially with a stainless main chassis and painted fenders. If it were my money, I would keep it relatively simple with the double clear coat and an accent color.
Painting after taking delivery is always possible, but very few non-Superformance paint experts will know the best ways to handle the task, which looks like it might reqire the fenders to come off and a few other things that MAACO does not specialize in…
Even at these prices, the official options are very enticing way to personalize your new Caterham Seven…!
But trust me: No matter the engine you choose, you will never feel more alive than with your hands flailing the wheel of a brand-new Caterham Seven.
CATERHAM USA — SEVEN 480 DYNAMIC GALLERY
Caterham USA — Seven 480 Options
Seven 480 |
$ 52,900 |
supplied without drivetrain Dealer |
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STANDARD FEATURES |
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Black Leather Seats, Black Leather Tunnel Top, Black Vinyl Roof Bag, Black |
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Powder Coated interior, Suede Steering Wheel, Race Harnesses, Push Button |
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Start, Black Wind Deflector, Black Headlamps, Black Fuel Filler cap and Black |
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Exhaust guard, Carbon Components (front wings, sill protectors, dashboard, |
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rear wing protectors) |
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Superlight Suspension, 15″ Alloy Wheels and Avon CR500 Tires (7″ Front & |
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Rear), Ventilated Front Disc Brakes with Quad Piston Calipers, Dry Sump |
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System and setup for 6 Speed Manual Transmission |
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FACTORY OPTIONS |
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Caterham Seven 280 With Standard Body (S3 Body) |
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Included |
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Caterham Seven 280 With Wider Body (SV Body) 15% more space |
$ 3,995 |
BUILD OPTIONS |
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Caterham Seven 480 delivered as an unassembled kit (CDK) |
$ (3,995) |
OPTIONAL PACKAGES |
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Sport Package – Includes: S Badging, Carbon Leather Seats, Leather Tunnel, |
$ 3,985 |
Carbon Vinyl Trunk Cover, Limited Slip Differential, Tonneau Cover & Half |
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sidescreens in Carbon Vinyl |
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Racing Package – Includes: R Badging, all Sport Package upgrades plus Carbon |
$ 6,975 |
Front Wings, Composite Race Seats, ACES gear change lights, Aerofoil |
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Wishbones, Race Damper Kit, 13″ Alloy Wheels with Avon CR500 tires (6″ |
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Front & 8″ Rear) |
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PAINT & APPEARANCE OPTIONS |
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Painted Front & Rear Fenders with Bare Aluminum Body (Black, Red, Green or |
$ 1,950 |
Yellow |
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Included |
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Painted Aluminum Body (Ballistic Orange, Gravity Black, Exocet Red, |
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Firecracker Yellow, Vintage Green) |
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Stage 1 Metallic Colors (Viper Blue, Starlight Black, Platinum Silver) |
$ 2,750 |
Stage 2 Metallic Colors (Atomic Grass, Fez Red) |
$ 2,950 |
Stage 3 Metallic Colors (Plasma Blue, Detanator Yellow, Roulette Green, |
$ 3,275 |
Krypton Green, Crystalline White) |
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F1 Racing Team Paint Scheme |
$ 5,395 |
Custom Colour PPG Paint 2 Colour Process (add to Stage 3 colors) |
$ 1,250 |
Painted Bonnet Stripe & Nose Band (specify color:__________________) |
$ 675 |
Painted Nose Band (specify color:____________________) |
$ 425 |
Painted “7” Grill (description:_________________) |
$ 275 |
F1 Racing Team Paint Scheme |
$ 5,395 |
Double Clear Coat |
$ 1,275 |
Carbon Fiber Front Wings (Painting additional) |
$ 875 |
Carbon Fiber Wind Deflector (Carbon mirrors supplied but not installed) |
$ 1,275 |
Carbon Fiber Rear Wings (Painting additional) |
$ 1,350 |
Carbon Fiber Nose Cone (available only on Standard Body) |
$ 1,150 |
Painting of Carbon Fiber Components (Each) |
$ 375 |
TOP OPTIONS |
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Half Roof (For Summer coverage) |
$ 525 |
Roof Bag |
$ 165 |
Tonneau Cover & Half Side Screens in black vinyl |
$ 775 |
EXTERIOR TRIM OPTIONS |
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Black-Out Package |
$ 895 |
Track Day Roll Over Bar |
$ 725 |
ENGINE & EXHAUST OPTIONS |
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Headers & Side Pipe |
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Included |
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Track Day Exhaust |
$ 1,075 |
INTERIOR TRIM OPTIONS |
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Weather Equipment (Windscreen, Heated Windshield, Full Roof System |
$ 2,095 |
including Doors and Armrests) -Not Available with Standard Body |
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Heater |
$ 575 |
Carpeted Interior |
$ 375 |
Race Harnesses |
$ 475 |
Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher |
$ 550 |
ACES gear change lights |
$ 550 |
Battery master switch |
$ 375 |
12 volt power socket |
$ 250 |
WHEEL & TIRE OPTIONS |
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13″ Alloy Wheel upgrade with Avon CR500 Tire (6″ Front & 8″ Rear) |
$ 875 |
RECEIVING FROM FACTORY |
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Dealer Preparation & Destination Charges |
$ 1,000 |
TOTAL MSRP Base |
$ 53,900 |
Find a Caterham dealership today to start feeling the rush of speed again — in a way that no modern sports car can achieve!
If you are not nearby, I am confident they will take your order over the phone if you ask nicely…
http://us.caterhamcars.com/find-dealership
Speak to our experts: Can’t find what you’re looking for, or just need some advice? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Caterham USA
Superformance LLC.
Phone: 949-900-1950
Email: usa@caterham.com
CATERHAM USA SEVEN 480 — Studio Gallery
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WHO IS CATERHAM?
http://us.caterhamcars.com/find-dealership
Caterham USA
Superformance LLC.
Phone: 949-900-1950
Email: usa@caterham.com
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