athens7 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Wonder what I can get on a trade? http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=7638280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Timing is everything... I was just having a nice discussion with some of the guys on locostusa who say a seven doesn't need any more than 200 hp. As for this one, I'm not sure what's more impressive.. the performance, or the sticker shock. Very car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 550 hp, $230K, yes its a bit over the top. How much of that power could this lightweight car ever put to the road? Seems like a lot of money for on-demand wheel spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 550 hp, $230K, yes its a bit over the top. How much of that power could this lightweight car ever put to the road? Seems like a lot of money for on-demand wheel spin. :yesnod: My power to weight ratio is slightly better than Veyron (counting driver weights, probably equal). I still consider my power usable, since I can't spin the tires at will anymore after about 70. The article says this car has a ratio twice as good. Damn - that thing must be a blast. It might be true that you can't use it all, but you're gonna have fun trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Besides maybe owning an oil rig or two to pay for it, an all those tires that one will spin into oblivion, also the tickets one would get while having fun spinning those tires that would be one hell of a TOY if only I could affort it and keep the house an wife an dog an the list just goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thats nothing..our 7 even has carbon on the spark plugs..... oh wait.. :rofl: sure it's nice...but the carbon steering wheel looks itchy! better wear gloves! and would i have one? NO, but i would have 4 more of mine with zetec's PLUS a new ginetta g4 and a new work car thank you very much..:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 OK, agreed my 1600cc Kent Caterham isn't everything I'd truly want, but REALLY, there must be a practical limit, and this has got to be past it... ...and do we even want to mention wings and splitters on Seven-esque cars? :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You know what I don't like about this car? The headlights...the smaller multi-pod ones just don't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 "You know what I don't like about this car? The headlights...the smaller multi-pod ones just don't do it for me. " :iagree: Those things are hideous. I do like the wheels though!! Bruce :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You know what I don't like about this car? The headlights...the smaller multi-pod ones just don't do it for me. I thought mine were ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'd take the R400 Superlight and keep the $175,000 for 'other projects'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYMAN25 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Is nice too some new idea of Seven. But That extreme !!!! I bet you need s special training before, Caterham can let you drive it. Some interest idea in the car. but those head light................. not my style....... I guess this is cheapest way to redsign head light That much HP is kind da useless. Slow driver still slow with that much hp... Fast driver still faster no mater what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGTorque Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 "Today it reliably puts out 380bhp in naturally aspirated form at a screaming 10,000rpm or 550bhp when supercharged. Torque figures are 190lb/ft and 300lb/ft respectively while the engine with ancillaries weighs just 90kg." is that possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 "Today it reliably puts out 380bhp in naturally aspirated form at a screaming 10,000rpm or 550bhp when supercharged. Torque figures are 190lb/ft and 300lb/ft respectively while the engine with ancillaries weighs just 90kg." is that possible? Yup, bike based engine (preparing for busaloco to step in ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 "I'd take the R400 Superlight and keep the $175,000 for 'other projects'..." EXACTAMUNDO!:7fume: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkin42 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 With the engine weigh just 90 kg and all that carbon fibre I would have thought the car would come in under 550 kg though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I bet you need s special training before, Caterham can let you drive it. The price includes a two day course of instruction at a track. Maybe it is mandatory before you take delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1 Seven Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 "Today it reliably puts out 380bhp in naturally aspirated form at a screaming 10,000rpm or 550bhp when supercharged. Torque figures are 190lb/ft and 300lb/ft respectively while the engine with ancillaries weighs just 90kg." is that possible? That figures to be just under 200 lbs. My R1 engine/transmission fully dressed weighs less than 150 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athens7 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'd want my 2 days of instruction in Caterham's car, not mine (could be an expensive learning curve). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 With this much power, what the "ultimate Seven" desperately needs is four-wheel-drive (something I've long believed is the most effective answer to anything over about 350 hp). Dax Rush offers such a chassis setup, using Ford Escort Cosworth trans/transfer case and front diff bits. Any weight penalty incurred by 4WD would, I think, be more than made up for by the distinct traction advantage Now, combine 4WD with traction control and an electronic launch mode, and you'd have the ultimate streetable 0-100-0 machine... Alaskossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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