breezy7 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 A dedicated site for Caterham U.S. is up and running.http://us.caterhamcars.com They are offering kits as well as rollers, wasn't the original plan was only for rollers? The 7 160 model with the 3 cylinder Suzuki engine was shown when I first saw the site a few days ago but now it is not listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 According to the information on this site, Jon at the former Caterham USA isn't even listed as a dealer. Is that correct? What happened to the stocks of parts he had..... Taber 2007 Caterham 7 SV* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Jon is still around, but traveling a lot. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Not a very good site at first glance. Does not seem to offer much if any support for current owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow - So much for an inexpensive car that you can build youself! I guess they have a Formula 1 team to fund now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumba81 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I believe the website is set up from the UK just like the last version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I like the UK site format much better as has more complete info and parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randychase Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I believe the website is set up from the UK just like the last version. That is correct. The UK is in charge of this. The US side just gives input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was regretting the r500 purchase after seeing the r620 come out, but now that I've seen their new pricing I'm not feeling so bad any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How do you find out what you will need to spend on the drive train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randychase Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was regretting the r500 purchase after seeing the r620 come out, but now that I've seen their new pricing I'm not feeling so bad any more Plus the R500 is left hand drive, which most would consider a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randychase Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How do you find out what you will need to spend on the drive train? There is a price sheet for engines and gearboxes. You can also look at gearbox pricing at the Caterham UK Online store. But simply expect to pay $1600 or so for a 5 speed and $3K for a 6. You can get crate engine pricing from your Ford dealer. But simply... you can buy a Duratec 2l for mid 3K. I sourced used refurbished ones for $800 each. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breezy7 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 The power train options are available under the car tab click the "power train options" to download the PDF. It shows the 5speed as $2995 and the 6 as $5250 and the sequential as $13,500! The 140hp sigma engine lists for $7750,the 180hp Duratec $14,500, 240hp Duratec $17650 and a whopping $24,850 for the supercharged 310hp Duratec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) The power train options are available under the car tab click the "power train options" to download the PDF. It shows the 5speed as $2995 and the 6 as $5250 and the sequential as $13,500! The 140hp sigma engine lists for $7750,the 180hp Duratec $14,500, 240hp Duratec $17650 and a whopping $24,850 for the supercharged 310hp Duratec. Those prices are insane. The prices for Caterhams have always been a little silly in the USA, but this new venture takes it to a new level. Anyways,while Caterham USA has decided to price it's 7,s through the roof and isolate their market to the few , the alternative manufacturers look better and better. Edited May 13, 2014 by rikker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow, the new Caterham USA site is great news for Westfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 .....and Birkin and Brunton (Stalker) and.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Remembering back to 2010, I think I paid $7K for a Quaife six speed sequential. The Caterham pricing reads more like aviation industry standards. A couple of years ago, we replaced a simple thermos style coffe pot on one if our Falcon aircraft; a bargain at $700.00. I'm a bit more careful with the coffee pots these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Just read on the site that they claim the 480 is the fastest naturally aspirated Caterham they have ever sold, with a 0-60 of 3.4 and top speed of 140. Must have already forgotten about the 500 and CSRs. Perhaps they need a historian or at least a proof reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 180 Hp (more likely 160 at the rear wheels), for $14,500? I paid $1K for a junk yard Duratec that made 160 hp at the rear wheels with the throttle bodies from my blown engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboWood Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Just read on the site that they claim the 480 is the fastest naturally aspirated Caterham they have ever sold, with a 0-60 of 3.4 and top speed of 140. Must have already forgotten about the 500 and CSRs. Perhaps they need a historian or at least a proof reader. Come-on that was so long ago. Who can remember past yesterday's lunch? :boxing: I hope the pricing is msrp only and that the real price you pay is somewhat reduced. You can see that the special launch drivetrain prices are hugely lower than the retail prices. 310hp supercharged with seq 6spd: Launch: $14,500 Retail: $38,350! With that retail price the 620R becomes ~$110k! Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now