<![CDATA[Jalopnik: caterham superlight]]> http://tags.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: caterham superlight]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/caterhamsuperlight http://jalopnik.com/tag/caterhamsuperlight <![CDATA[Caterham R500 Superlight Pictures and Details]]> Following hot on the heels of the teaser image of the Caterham R500 Superlight the other day, we now have some nice, but unfortunately small images of the new car — and details. Apparently the car will be available with a 263 HP 2.0L Duratec with a redline somewhere around 8,500 RPM, a normal six-speed manual or a sweet six speed sequential box. The car also gets aerodynamically shaped front wishbones, 13 inch anthracite wheels, and launch control. What we don't know yet is the weight, but if you've got a spare £37,000 it'll get you to 60 in under 3 seconds.


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]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=378227&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Caterham Releases R500 Superlight Teaser]]> Modern cars continue to get bigger, heavier, and more complicated. We understand all the added safety features, electronic goodies, and interior space have their appeal to consumers, but we've gotta respect a return to the basics. What are those "basics"? Well as Colin Chapman said, "add lightness." Even though lightweight performance roadsters have taken a sharp turn towards overkill as of late with cars like the Ariel Atom 500, Caparo T1, and even the V8 RS Caterham Seven, what might we expect from this latest Caterham?

According to PistonHeads, the R500 Superlight is supposed to weigh less than 1080lbs. The power-to-weight ratio is said to be about 500 HP/ton, but who knows for sure what kind of "tons" those are, still word is we should expect 0-60 time of under 3.6 seconds. So will this be another uncontrollable beast, or a divine driving dream? We'll just have to stay tuned and find out. [via PistonHeads]

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