Caterham Super Seven 2000 Review: Worth The Extra Money?

Funny, isn’t it? This car looks like a classic, it feels like a classic and it has a rorty thrum that wouldn’t be out of place in yesteryear, but this is in fact a brand-new car. Well, I use the phrase ‘brand new’ loosely as whilst this car was built recently, using new parts, it looks as if it’s been around since the 70s.

That’s the point of this car, though, it’s designed to look even more retro than your average Caterham. You see, this is the Caterham Super Seven 2000, and has been designed using inspiration from Caterhams born in the 70s and 80s, the same as the Super Seven 600 I drove last week.

Although the Super Seven 2000 has the same design ethos when it comes to aesthetics, mechanically, this is different. The most obvious change is the 2.0 litre naturally aspirated Ford Duratec petrol as opposed to the 660cc turbocharged Suzuki three-pot used in the 600. As you would expect, the Ford unit offers more power as well as offering more noise as well!

When it comes to power the Super Seven 2000 offers 183hp along with 194Nm of torque – that’s 143lb ft if you prefer that measurement. Power is of course fed to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual which actually feels ever so slightly looser compared to the change in the 600. Work the manual quickly enough you’ll be able to roar your way to 60mpsh in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 130mph.

It offers more power than the 600, but the Super Seven 2000 also weighs more as it tips the scales at 585kg thanks to the larger engine and the fact this particular car features the wider chassis, giving you more space as well as a bigger boot. Another key change for the Super Seven 2000 over the 600 is the rear axle.

The 600 has to make do with a live rear axle, which is lighter, but doesn’t offer as much comfort as the setup in the 2000, which is the dedion setup. Couple this to the wider chassis and you’ve got a Caterham that is noticeably more comfortable than the 600, meaning it’ll be easier to live with.

That’s enough about comfort, if you’re looking to buy a car based on such things I doubt a Caterham will be particularly high up on your list. You’re looking at this car as you know a fine driving machine when you see it. The Super Seven 2000 is based on the Seven 360 and as such shares the same running gear, but thanks to its retro theme, has a starting price of £2,500 more.

Chapters:
0:00 Pre-Video Hook
0:10 Channel Intro
0:27 Video Intro
0:48 Super Seven 2000 Specification
3:26 Comparisons With The Super Seven 600
4:18 Comfort
5:37 Gearing
7:02 Handling
8:47 Epic Driver's Car
9:49 Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
11:47 A Caterham Quirk
12:30 Final Thoughts/Conclusion

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