Caterham ups the game

jason · Post by **jason** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:08 pm

Want. Etc.

LOL that they still slap on the non-FIA bar, every kg counts in the spec stats

Nitpicking, but the dual aperture nose (intake behind no plate) is a little Donkervoort-esque.

smee · Post by **smee** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:16 pm

C7Steve wrote:Would love a trackday in one of them.

I wonder how often the engine needs rebuilt on that one???

Steve.

And gearbox rebuilds

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:05 am

smee wrote:
C7Steve wrote:Would love a trackday in one of them.

I wonder how often the engine needs rebuilt on that one???

Steve.
And gearbox rebuilds

Doubters, the pair of you

smee · Post by **smee** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:52 am

If it only comes with the sequential box then iirc they need a rebuild every 3000 miles?

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:04 am

Dunno where you heard that, plus would be completely dependant on type of use.

The old K series R500 needed an engine rebuild every 3k if you believed t'internet scaremongery, but this was only if visiting Mr 9000rpm daily, more realistic use could see that tripled

jason · Post by **jason** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:17 am

smee wrote:If it only comes with the sequential box then iirc they need a rebuild every 3000 miles?

I've not heard that. But regardless, it's apparently a different 'box to that in the R500. AFAIK R620 has Sadev ('better'), rather than the R500's Quaiffe.

But I'd have manual 'box given the choice (though quite probably too weak for the R620), epecially if I ever intended road use. But then, there'd likely be a lot more fun and reward in owning/running a sorted R400. Unless outright lap time is your only focus.

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:36 am

More game-upping

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=28416

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:43 pm

Further developments, launch at this weekends GP:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-c ... n-revealed

2-11s ugly sister.

jason · Post by **jason** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:22 am

j2 lot wrote:Further developments, launch at this weekends GP:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-c ... n-revealed

2-11s ugly sister.

Oh dear... I've just been a bit sick in my mouth. And out it too

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:29 am

Jesus thats fugly!

Scottish Scrutineer · Post by **Scottish Scrutineer** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:25 am

That will win no beauty contests. Bring back the 21

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Renny

Corranga · Post by **Corranga** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:45 am

Oh dear..

Still, interesting that Caterham think that there is financial sense in complimenting their current range of fantastic track day specials with, well, another track day special..

Chris

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:50 am

It is about time Caterham tried to update the whole 7 concept, but that is indeed fugly, especially the front. Can you imagine the designer going to the board and saying 'you ready, this it it guys'

. Surely someone should have pointed out that a bit of a rethink was required?

tut · Post by **tut** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:53 am

"They can not be serious................"

tut

David · Post by **David** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:23 am

ryallm wrote:It is about time Caterham tried to update the whole 7 concept, but that is indeed fugly, especially the front. Can you imagine the designer going to the board and saying 'you ready, this it it guys' . Surely someone should have pointed out that a bit of a rethink was required?

My thoughts exactly

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