Ahead of the show, the British manufacturer of lightweight sportscars has revealed more details about the variant of the iconic Seven that will provide an accessible new entry point to the current range, with a price tag target of €25,000 (S$42,057) including taxes.
The car will be called the Caterham Seven 165, a reference primarily to the confirmed 80bhp produced by the 660cc, three-cylinder, turbocharged Suzuki K6A engine after enhancements made by the Caterham Group's engineering consultancy, Caterham Technology & Innovation (CTI).
The number five at the end of the car's moniker signifies that the vehicle also complies with the EU5 emissions standards, allowing it to be sold across mainland Europe. It also complies with the similar JC08 test mode for sales in Japan while, in the U.K., a different variant of the car - the Caterham Seven 160 - will start from under £17,000 (S$33,672).
Despite the compact nature of the Suzuki powerplant, CTI has fine-tuned the K6A engine to deliver increased performance including a torque output of 107Nm, balanced against amplified fuel economy and reduced vehicle emissions.
Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said, "The engineering process involved in the creation of the Caterham Seven 165 is nearing completion and, as we piece together the final elements, the car we believe will inspire a new generation of drivers to become Caterham enthusiasts is taking shape in exciting fashion."
The car will be called the Caterham Seven 165, a reference primarily to the confirmed 80bhp produced by the 660cc, three-cylinder, turbocharged Suzuki K6A engine after enhancements made by the Caterham Group's engineering consultancy, Caterham Technology & Innovation (CTI).
The number five at the end of the car's moniker signifies that the vehicle also complies with the EU5 emissions standards, allowing it to be sold across mainland Europe. It also complies with the similar JC08 test mode for sales in Japan while, in the U.K., a different variant of the car - the Caterham Seven 160 - will start from under £17,000 (S$33,672).
Despite the compact nature of the Suzuki powerplant, CTI has fine-tuned the K6A engine to deliver increased performance including a torque output of 107Nm, balanced against amplified fuel economy and reduced vehicle emissions.
Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said, "The engineering process involved in the creation of the Caterham Seven 165 is nearing completion and, as we piece together the final elements, the car we believe will inspire a new generation of drivers to become Caterham enthusiasts is taking shape in exciting fashion."
