EVO – Caterham Seven 420R Track Run and analysis – Video

 

Ride onboard the sublime Caterham Seven 420R at Blyton Park. With 210bhp from its 2-litre Ford Duratec engine, it’s back to basics thrills at its best.

Caterham Seven 420R Specs:

Engine
Configuration	Ford Duratec Straight 4
Location	Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement	1,999 cc / 122 cu in
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Fuel Injection
Lubrication	Dry sump
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	210 bhp / 157 KW @ 7,600 rpm
Torque	203 Nm / 150 ft lbs @ 6,300 rpm
BHP/Liter	105 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis	steel spaceframe
Front suspension	double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	DeDion axle, radius arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering	rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r)	discs
Gearbox	5 speed Manual
Drive	Rear wheel drive

 

Dimensions
Weight	560 kilo / 1,235 lbs
Wheels	6.5 x 15
Tyres	Avon 195/50 – R15

 

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.38 bhp / kg
Top Speed	219 km/h (136 mph)
0-60 mph	3.8 s