2014 CATERHAM SEVEN SUPERSPORT

KEY FACTS

• A superb example of the Supersport: an even more lightweight and track-focused version of the famously engaging Caterham Seven.
• Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, tuned by Caterham Motorsport to deliver 140bhp and 120lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed close-ratio gearbox with a lightened flywheel and a limited-slip differential.
• The car has covered just 2,400 miles in the hands of its three owners, and is a genuine factory-ordered Supersport model.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Supersport was manufactured between 2011-2014, and was Caterham’s first all-new Seven model for two years, released to universal acclaim.
• Weighing just 520kg, its 269bhp per tonne power-to-weight ratio equates to a 0-60mph time of just 4.9 seconds.
• The Supersport model features race-prepared suspension with uprated springs, dampers, and a stiffer anti-roll bar.
• This example has been refinished in the eye-catching hue of Porsche Riviera Blue, having originally been ordered in bare aluminium with a yellow nosecone and black exterior trim.
• It was also specified with a lowered floor on the driver's side.
• The interior features Tillett composite race seats, four-point Luke harnesses, push-button start, a heated windscreen, and a padded transmission tunnel.
• It rides on its original 13-inch eight-spoke ‘Superlight’ alloy wheels, shod with Avon ZZS tyres, which are under 200 miles old.
• The owner has recently added white ‘Caterham’ decals.
• Included in the sale are the original owner’s handbook, removable doors, soft boot cover, a ‘Soft Bits for Sevens’ half hood, and a number of invoices relating to the car’s maintenance and service history.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The resprayed Porsche Riviera Blue bodywork presents very well indeed, with no significant marks or blemishes.
• The black interior is in good condition, with some signs of use on the Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel and the seat bases.
• There are no reported electrical or mechanical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 23 October 2020, when the car passed on its first attempt with an advisory for slight play in the steering wheel. The steering rack was subsequently tightened.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Seven was most recently serviced at 1,900 miles by Turn 7 Caterham, who carried out a full inspection, service, and brake fluid change.
• The car was kept in storage prior to its last service. 
• A new throttle cable has been fitted and adjusted in the last four months.

SUMMARY

Raw, visceral and utterly involving, the Caterham Seven delivers a driving experience quite unlike any other car, leading Car magazine to describe it as ‘driving in its purest form’. Offered in superb overall condition and with remarkably low mileage, this uniquely specified Supersport promises to deliver many more miles of thrills to its new owner, whether as a track day toy or a back-road companion.

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