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 Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: Caterham packs 500hp V8 in lightweight racer |
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One of the UK Caterham, builders of the well known enthusiasts car the Seven, has joint with RS Performance to launch its official performance arm. This new branch of the company will offer �the ultimate in bespoke Seven coach building�. RS Performance is an engineering company founded by Russell Savory. They claim that �anything is possible� and have been offering this customization package to Caterham owners in the past.
The main ingredient to this extreme tuning house is a custom built 40-valve 2.4L engine providing 500BHP in supercharged form, or 400hp naturally aspirated. Just as impressive as the power figures is the weight - just 90kgs, being consistent with the Seven�s lightweight ethos. This brings the power to weight ratio to over 1000BHP per tonne, double that of the Bugatti Veyron.
For the first time now, Caterham will offer this �ultimate performance model� out of the factory. Priced at around �115,000 and with a 12 week waiting period, this �masterpiece boasts a modern interpretation of the Seven�s classic looks with a sophisticated electronics package�. This refers to the traction control and launch control systems that help put the massive power to the ground, making it one of the most sophisticated track cars around at the moment.
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