Even Caterham produces a fuel efficient car by taking part in the 2015 MPG Marathon,

• Caterham proves the 160 is the most economical two-seater sportscar on the market*
• Seven 160 finishes eco-driving event with an overall MPG of 59.03, a 2.48% improvement on the car’s official MPG
• Pistonheads’ John Mahoney piloted 160 in the 370-mile competition 

British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, has taken part in the annual MPG Marathon for the first time with its most economical Seven model; the 160.

The UK’s leading lean driving challenge took place between Tuesday 29^th and Wednesday 30^th September, with the 370-mile route starting and finishing at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire.

This year saw the 15^th edition of the MPG Marathon take place, with production cars and LCVs, competing in a test of eco driving skills. Prizes were awarded on the basis of the percentage improvement obtained in relation to the official MPG for the combined cycle of the car and outright net fuel consumption in MPG.

Caterham competed with its most frugal Seven ever built and, driven by Pistonheads’ John Mahoney, the 160 competed in the class for passenger cars powered by petrol with CO2 emissions of 101g/km – 190g/km. The Seven 160 achieved an overall MPG of 59.03 during the course of the event - a 2.48% improvement on the 160’s official 57.60mpg.

The MPG Marathon saw the iconic Seven, a car which brings unrivalled levels of efficiency, fun and value for money to the sportscar segment, standing out from the crowd as the only two-seater sportscar, participating.

Powered by a super-compact, turbocharged three-cylinder Suzuki engine, the 160 emits just 114g/km CO2. The 160 produces 80hp from its 660cc engine and generates a top speed of 100mph, reaching 0–62mph in only 6.5 seconds. Priced from £15,995 in component form and £18,995 fully built, the Seven 160 can be taxed for just £30 per year and is the most cost-effective two-seater sportscar on the market*.

Caterham Cars’ Chief Commercial Officer, David Ridley, said: “The 160’s impressive performance in this event proves that the Seven really does deliver everything, proving that fuel economy doesn’t have to come at the expense of a fun drive.”