Caterham has introduced a brand new addition to its existing range of iconic sportscars for its overseas markets - the Seven 275.
The introduction of the 275, which is available across Europe, America, Japan and the Middle East immediately, adds a mid-range vehicle to the Caterham range, which is book-ended by the entry-level Seven 165 and the sportier, more hardcore Seven 485.
Like all Sevens, the new variant adheres to Caterham’s brand mantra of delivering "accessible fun" through the traditional Caterham minimalistic, lightweight approach to sportscar engineering.
Priced in Europe at €29,995 + taxes, the 275 is powered by the latest-generation 1.6 Ford Sigma engine with variable-valve timing technology, which offers a 15 hp upgrade from the outgoing Roadsport model it replaces.
Sitting in the middle of the range, the 275 offers the perfect balance between road and race track thanks to its Caterham-tuned, 135 hp engine and the Seven’s famously intuitive handling characteristics.
The 4-cylinder engine is married to a 5-speed gearbox and produces 250 hp-per-tonne. This propels the 275 from 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds, before pushing on to a top speed of 196 km/h.
A Momo racing-style steering wheel gives the 540 kg Seven 275 a sporty feel inside the cockpit but creature comforts are still present, with a heater, adjustable cloth seats and diagonal seat belts, as opposed to racing harnesses, making the 275 the perfect car for town and country driving.
