"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
09/24/2013 at 16:35 • Filed to: None
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"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
09/24/2013 at 16:35 • Filed to: None | 0
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The styling of the AeroSeven looks nothing like its barebones predecessor, save the ovoid front grille that’s a not-so-subtle nod to the past. The body has been shaped in the wind tunnel by its Formula 1 team and is comprised entirely of carbon fiber, with the lightweight weave extending into the passenger compartment made up of two bare carbon seats, a steering wheel, a shifter, a few buttons, and a center mounted screen to keep tabs on the engine. That’s it. And that’s all you need.
Underneath, Caterham hasn’t strayed from what it does best, with a chassis that’s based on !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , complete with F1-derived inboard pushrods for the front suspension and sticky Avon track tires. Power is sourced from a Ford-supplied 2.0-liter four-cylinder putting out 237 horsepower and good for a claimed run to 60 MPH in under four seconds. ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! )
BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
> ttyymmnn
09/24/2013 at 16:42 |
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I like it.
It no longer looks as literal as the original 7 (and people say E-type is phallic... Lotus/Caterham 7 is much more literal in that respect).
For front-engined light weight track toy... this would be a good way to go.
If Factory Five's 818 had similarly slick clamshell body work instead of derpy-looking camry-headlight wearing bodywork... it would be even more compelling as a mid-engined track-day car.
magman007
> ttyymmnn
09/24/2013 at 18:00 |
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Disagree. Look at that ass. Really clashes with the whole car actually, but its definitely caterham.