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Location: Bromley, Kent | I work in the station next to the original Caterham, Caterham branch show room. They are closing so they can build some old people's flats.
Also, this. Original 7 R500 K series engine;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqQDUAabAx0
About 230bhp from the 1.8
http://www.evo.co.uk/buying/buyingguide/218868/caterham_r300_r400_r500_2008.html
DATA
R300
Engine
In-line, 1796cc, 16v
Max power
160bhp @ 7000rpm
Max torque
130lb ft @ 5000rpm
Power-to-weight
325bhp/ton
0-60mph
4.7sec (claimed)
Top speed
130mph (claimed)
Price new (2004)
£22,250
R400
Engine
In-line, 1796cc, 16v
Max power
200bhp @ 7500rpm
Max torque
150lb ft @ 5750rpm
Power–to-weight
415bhp/ton
0-60mph
3.9sec (claimed)
Top speed
140mph (claimed)
Price new (2004)
£27,750
R500
Engine
In-line, 1796cc, 16v
Max power
230bhp @ 8600rpm
Max torque
155lb ft @ 7200rpm
Power–to-weight
510bhp/ton
0-60mph
3.4sec (claimed)
Top speed
146mph (claimed)
Price new (2004)
£36,450 |