Caterham Superlight R300


Superlight R300 2.0 Duratec

Track oriented specification for high performance
Wide-track suspension, 6 speed gearbox and carbon-fibre parts as standard
175bhp 2.0L Caterham Powertrain Duratec
SV option gives additional interior and luggage space

The Superlight R300 is designed with a sole purpose in mind; enjoyment. Following in the footsteps of its more powerful Superlight siblings, it stays true to Chapman’s magic recipe for the ultimate sports car; performance through lightweight. Traditionally the R300 is our best selling Superlight model as it blends just the right amount of performance with pleasure and exploitability, creating a tool in which to remind yourself what it is to enjoy simple, purified motoring thrills. Still, with well over 300bhp-per-ton on offer, only in the rarified world of Caterham is this anything other than a bonkers-fast car. The Superlight R300 is truly a piece of uncompromised driving hardware.

+ More Information

When the original Superlight R300 was launched it was heralded to boast the best blend of high performance and all round usability of any of the models that we offered. Breaking the 300bhp-per-ton mark, it was considered to be in the “sweet spot” where the chassis and engine seemed to work as one and make driving thrills accessible to a much wider audience. The new R300 has been engineered to supercede the original in every way. With more power and importantly a better power delivery, the new 2.0L Caterham Powertrain (CPT) tuned motor has had a large impact on the character of the R300. Along with this increase in power and torque, the new iteration of this legendary car has been honed in the cut-throat habitat of Caterham racing, where we have extensively tested and developed the car ready for its use in a new race series. This has blessed the car with brilliant handling, excellent balance and bulletproof reliability. In combination with these developments the car has also learnt as much as possible from its angry older brother, the R500. It features a similar up-rated dash design and keyless ignition system as the R500, as well as its 2.0L motor which is directly related to that housed within the more powerful car.
The aim of this car is to provide as many thrills as possible to as many people as possible. The R300 is the people’s champion and is genuinely a piece of hardware that facilitates ultimate driving pleasure.

+ Engine & Performance

Caterham Seven Superlight R300
Engine: 2.0-litre Caterham Powertrain (CPT) Duratec
Max Power (bhp/rpm) 175bhp @ 7000
Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm) 139 @ 6000
Weight 515kg
0-60mph 4.5 Seconds
Power-to-weight 339bhp-per-tonne
Top Speed 140mph

+ Standard Equipment
2.0-litre Caterham Powertrain (CPT) Duratec
6 Speed Caterham Gearbox
Superlight Suspension (wide track front and de Dion rear with Watts linkages)
Carbon fibre dashboard
Carbon fibre front wings
ACES change-up lights
Superlight switchgear
Ventilated front brake discs with Quad piston calipers 15”
Superlight alloy wheels with Avon CR500 tyres
Composite wind deflector
4 point Harnesses
Quick-release Momo Steering Wheel
Composite seats
Black pack

+ Optional Equipment
Lowered floors
Limited Slip Differential
Dry sump oil system
Weather gear
Leather seats
Trackday roll bar
Carbon Nose cone
Carbon Rear wings
Data logging Stack Dash instrumentation
Heater
Track day rollbar
Battery Master Switch
Interim Catalyst bypass pipe*
Full roll cage

*Track use only

+ Technical Specification

Transmission
Close Ratio 6 Speed
1st: 2.69:1
2nd: 2.01:1
3rd: 1.59:1
4th: 1.32:1
5th: 1.13:1
6th 1.00:1
Final Drive: 3.62:1

Suspension
Front: Adjustable double wishbone with roll bar.
Rear: de Dion axle located by lower A-frame and Watts linkage

Brakes
Twin circuit split front/rear with low level warning system. Discs front and rear

Steering
Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock to lock

Weight
515 Kg

Wheels and Tyres
Front 7J x 15”
Rear 7J x 15”
Superlight aluminium wheel with Avon CR500 tyres..