Specifications

Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/disc Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive Tires F-R: 195/45 R15 - 245/40 R15   Engine Displacement cu in (cc): 138 (2261) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 260(192) / 7500 Redline at RPM: n.a. Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 200(272) / 6200 Type: Inline-4   Exterior Dimensions & Weight Length × Width × Height in: 128.7 × 67.9 × 43.5 Weight lb (kg): 1245 (565)   Performance Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.1 Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250)

 

 

Caterham Goes Superlight With CSR 260

In a perfect example of automotive alchemy, Caterham Cars from the UK is set to deliver all the driving excitement associated with its stripped-out Superlight versions to the range-topping Caterham CSR 260 model, to create the brand new Caterham CSR 260 Superlight.

Aimed at the enthusiast, the 2.3-liter Cosworth-powered road legal Caterham CSR 260 Superlight brings all the performance credentials associated with its stablemate, like a supercar-humbling 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a license-losing top speed of 155 mph, yet swaps the windscreen, carpet, heater and weather gear for a limited slip differential and a quicker steering rack. Decisively, it also premiers ‘Dynamic Suspensions’ dampers manufactured by MTCe as original equipment for an undiluted performance driving experience.

The result is a breath-taking Caterham experience that blends no frills road legal agility with devastating track capability.

Fifty-five lbs lighter than the standard CSR 260, this model variant also adds distinctive Superlight styling to the exterior, including a wind deflector, a carbon-fiber dashboard and wings, a black powder coated cockpit, quick release MOMO steering wheel and ‘black pack’ that disguises otherwise aluminum detailing.

A natural extension of the CSR range, this Superlight model delivers all the thrills of frantic acceleration, pin-sharp steering, high revving eager performance mated to a close ratio six speed box, in a sportscar that is perfectly balanced to focus the driver solely on driving and smiling.

With a power-to-weight ratio of 460 bhp per tone, the Caterham CSR 260 Superlight finds itself in similar company to the Porsche Carrera GT or the Ferrari F430.

In a now customary move, Caterham has developed an options list that highlights the cost alongside the weight of items such as windscreen, heater, weather gear, dry sump, track day roll-over bar and fire extinguisher.

Caterham is taking orders now with the first cars delivered in August.