Caterham is looking forward to exhibiting the range of Seven models at this years Car Fest North and South.

Caterham will be exhibiting its famous Sevens to attendees over the 2016 CarFest North weekend (July 29 – 31) and CarFest South (August 26 – 28) event.

The car and music filled event, hosted by renowned petrol head and car collector Chris Evans, raises money for Children in Need, welcoming motoring fanatics and music lovers alike over the weekends.

At the event sites in Cheshire and Hampshire, Caterham will showcase its Academy car and four of its famous Sevens, from the capable 270 to the ballistic, top of the range 620.

The Caterham Seven spectacle is sure to be one of the automotive highlights of the weekend, with the following models on display:

• The blazing Seven 620
• The Seven 420 boasting 210bhp
• The slightly more sane Seven 360
• The Seven 270 capable of 122mph
• The Caterham Academy car

The fastest Seven Caterham has ever made, the 620R, will also be driven up the CarFest Hill Climb, providing the public with a unique opportunity to witness 0-60mph in 2.79 seconds and a staggering 310 bhp, first-hand.

David Ridley, Caterham’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “It’s great to be part of an event which supports such an important charity. We’re bringing a comprehensive Seven line-up to the events for the public to enjoy and, with the unique addition of live music, we are certainly looking forward to bringing the Caterhams to Cheshire and Hampshire.”

The 2016 CarFest North weekend opens on Friday July 29 at Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire and continues till Sunday July 31. Over the August bank holiday weekend (August 26 – 28), CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm is welcoming visitors, with tickets for the Friday still available.

Caterham opens up new dealership at one of teh UK's Premiere race circuits. So, buy and race within minutes.

Caterham Cars has expanded its UK dealer network with the launch of the BookaTrack Caterham showroom at Donington Park race circuit.

The new showroom, based at one of Britain’s premier circuits, will sell Caterham’s full five model UK range of lightweight sportscars, as well as offering a full range of aftersales activities, including service, warranty and parts support.

Caterham’s Experience day activities will be housed at the new facility, relocating from Silverstone to Donington Park.

To celebrate the showroom launch, BookaTrack held a launch event on Saturday 5th March with a range of on and off track activities at Donington Park. Attendees were able to enjoy drifting action, with the Caterham Drift Experience, and test drives in a range of Caterham models, including the recently released Seven 620S.

Graham Macdonald, Caterham Cars CEO, and Christopher Tate, Donington Park Managing Director, attended the event as well as members from the local Caterham Seven owners club.

Graham Macdonald, said: “Over 16 years, we have forged a strong and close partnership with BookaTrack. To open our fourth UK dealership with a brand that is so clearly passionate about Caterham, is an exciting new chapter in this partnership.

“This wonderful, bespoke site at Donington Park will ensure midlands-based sportscar enthusiasts enjoy the full Caterham brand experience, in location truly reflecting our values and heritage."

BookaTrack is the UK's largest independent car track day organiser. Caterham has been working with the company since its inception in 2000 and throughout its progression as a premium track day provider. BookaTrack will continue to operate a fleet of Caterhams at around 120 events per year at race circuits across the UK and Europe.

British sportscar manufacturer, Caterham Cars, is expanding again, this time a new dealer is Dubai.

British sportscar manufacturer, Caterham Cars, is expanding its growing global dealer network with the appointment of a new distributor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Distinguished dealer group, Al Futtaim, has just taken delivery of its first Caterham Seven and has opened its showroom in Festival City, Dubai.

ERAS Customs and Classics is the largest British Heritage sportscar dealership in the Middle East. In addition to catering for new car buyers, the facility will offer a full after sales service to Caterham owners in the UAE.

The launch firmly establishes Caterham’s presence in the UAE, and the state of the art premises will showcase Caterham’s full range of ultra-lightweight sportscars; including the entry level Seven 160, and the recently-launched 270, 360 and 420 models and the legendary 620 R*.

ERAS Customs and Classics is the third international Caterham dealership to open this year, with new showrooms recently opened in Belgium and Germany. The British sportscar manufacturer now has an emerging network of over 60 dealerships across 26 countries worldwide.

David Ridley, Caterham Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to establish Caterham’s presence in the UAE with ERAS Customs and Classics; as the largest British Heritage sportscar outlet in Dubai they were the natural choice for us. Dubai’s love of Supercars is globally renowned; we’re looking forward to seeing Sevens driving through the city.

“Last year, we achieved record-breaking export sales with an increase of 6% year on year, with the introduction of the brand new Seven 270 this year, we’re able to reach even more sportscar enthusiasts, and I am looking forward to building on our success with the team in Dubai.”

Caterham Cars at ERAS Customs and Classics is located on:

Marsa Plaza Showroom, Dubai Festival City, Dubai

Caterham continues expansion with two new dealers in the United Kingdom.

Caterham Cars has appointed two new UK dealers - one in the north and one in the south – as it continues to expand its network on home soil.

Oakmere Motor Group in Cheshire and Williams Automobiles near Bristol have been signed up by the iconic brand to sell its full range of lightweight sportscars, with demonstrator cars already in place at both dealerships.

Both businesses are already well-versed in the selling, servicing and maintenance of used Caterham Sevens but will now stock the recently-extended range of new cars, from Seven 160 to Seven 620R.

Caterham has steadily been growing its sales network both in the UK and internationally in the last few years. More UK dealers are expected to be added in the coming months.

Caterham’s Chief Commercial Officer, David Ridley, said: “Last year was a record year for Caterham in terms of export sales as demand increased for our products. But, while we are intent on growing our business globally, we have not forgotten our roots and the expansion of the UK network is a reflection of the importance we place on our customers here at home.”

Oakmere Motor Group is a family-owned and run business based in Northwich, near Oulton Park race track. For several years, it was one of the largest TVR dealerships in the country and has an excellent understanding of hand-built British sportscars.

Managing director, Jonathan Jarratt, said: “I am passionate about Caterham, having personally owned a number of them over the years and I know our staff share my passion.

“We have sold and maintained many Caterhams over the years and are therefore no strangers to keeping them in tip top shape. We are planning a launch event very soon but, in the meantime, we would love to see as many Caterham owners and enthusiasts at our dealership as possible and would be delighted to give them the guided tour; the kettle is always on.”

Williams Automobiles, based in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, is one of the UK’s oldest Lotus and Morgan dealerships, having been established by the Williams family in 1911. Like Oakmere, the business is well-versed in servicing and dealing in second-hand Sevens and is heavily involved in domestic motorsport activities.

Business owner and dealer principal, Henry Williams, said: “Caterham has always been a brand I have been interested in. It has an exciting product line-up and there is nothing really close to it elsewhere in the market.”

Caterham expands further into Europe with another new dealer, this time in Liege, Belgium.

• Caterham Cars expands European dealer network to Liege, Belgium
• Dealership to showcase full European Caterham model range

British sportscar manufacturer, Caterham Cars, is expanding its European dealer network to Liege, Belgium, partnering with renowned dealership Villers Auto.

Caterham’s new, modern facilities will give customers in the Wallonia region the opportunity to view the manufacturer’s iconic British sportscars first hand. The dealership will showcase the full European Caterham range, including the Seven 165, the brand new Seven 275, and the Seven 485.

The showroom launch was celebrated over the weekend, with open days on the 20^th and 21^st June for specially invited Caterham customers and members of the Belgium Seven Club. The dealership will open its door to the public on 22^nd of June.

Caterham Villers Auto is the latest European Caterham dealership to open, and the British sportscar manufacturer now has an emerging dealer network of 19 showrooms across Europe. As well as catering for new customers, Caterham Villers Auto also offers after sales service.

David Ridley, Caterham Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Villers Auto in Belgium. Last year, the increasing demand for Caterham products across Europe resulted in record-breaking export sales with an increase of 6%, and this year is set to be another landmark year for Caterham Cars Europe.

“The introduction of the brand new Seven 275 enables us to reach even more customers for our brand. Villers Auto joins Caterham at an exciting time and I am looking forward to working with the team in Liege to take our success further in 2015.”

Caterham celebrated Easter by opening it's new Flagship dealership.

British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, celebrated Easter Monday with a special launch event to mark the opening of its brand new flagship showroom in Crawley, West Sussex.

Formula One car designer and renowned F1 technician Mike Gascoyne officially opened the new state-of-the-art Fleming Way facility, before sharing his unique career experiences with guests.

The event was attended by over 550 invited Caterham owners and other guests, who were given the opportunity to view Caterham’s complete range of iconic sportscars, including the recently-launched Seven 270, 360 and 420 models, and to experience the thrill of an F1-style tyre change in a live pit stop challenge. Caterham engineers were also on hand to answer questions in an entertaining Q&A.

The new 25,000 sq ft premises in Crawley provide a one-stop-shop for new and existing Caterham owners, including a  40 car showroom, and a hi-tech  6-bay servicing workshop.

Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “This is a landmark year for Caterham Cars. With the introduction of three new variants of the Seven, Caterham continues to create a thrilling driving experience for all sportscar enthusiasts, and we’re very happy to see over 150 Caterham owners with their Sevens attending this special event.

“Growing interest in our products has resulted in the largest single expansion in our history. Caterham’s Crawley showroom opens at an exciting time for the brand and I’m delighted to celebrate the occasion as we lay the foundations for further success in 2015.”

Caterham showcased its entire range at the event, from the entry-level Seven 160 to the supercharged 620R, the most powerful production Seven ever built.

Caterham launches all new 'Seven' models for 2015 - more of the same then !

• Caterham Seven 270, 360 and 420 now on sale in the UK
• Caterham range rationalised to five core models
• Seven 270 uses new, latest-generation TiVCT Ford Sigma 1.6 engine
• New ‘S’ and ‘R’ equipment packs available on all models

Caterham Cars has introduced three brand new additions to its existing range of iconic sportscars.

The Seven 270, 360 and 480 are all available in the UK immediately. The introduction of these three new variants simplifies Caterham’s range to comprise five core models. In addition, all Caterham Sevens can now be specified with brand new ‘S’ or ‘R’ equipment packages.***

Like all Sevens, the new variants adhere to Caterham’s brand mantra of delivering ‘accessible fun’ through the traditional Caterham minimalistic, lightweight approach to sportscar engineering.

The three new vehicles sit between the existing range bookends – the entry-level Seven 160 and the supercharged 620R, the most powerful production Seven ever built.

Launched in 2013, the Seven 160 embodies the pioneering spirit of early Sevens with its compact 3-cylinder engine and live-axle rear suspension. Next up is the new 270 model, powered by the latest-generation 1.6 Ford Sigma engine with variable-valve timing technology and offering a 10bhp power upgrade from the outgoing Roadsport 125 it replaces.

Sitting in the middle of the range is the Seven 360, which runs the same 2.0 Ford Duratec power unit as Caterham’s flagship R300 race cars, offering the perfect balance between road and race track.

The penultimate model in the line up is the Seven 420, which features a dry sump and is also powered by the 2.0 Ford Duratec, although benefitting from modifications which offer 210bhp. At the top of the range, is Caterham’s mighty 620R, which also runs a finely-tuned 2.0 Ford Duratec that pumps out an extreme 310bhp and reaches 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds.

Model	RRP**	Power (BHP)	0-62 (MPH)	Top Speed (MPH)	Out-going model
Seven 160	£18,995	80	6.9 secs	100	-
Seven 270	£22,995	135	5.0 secs	122	Roadsport 140 Supersport
Seven 360	£26,995	180	4.8 secs	130	Roadsport 175 Supersport R
Seven 420	£29,995	210	4.0 secs	136	Superlight R400
Seven 620	£49,995	310	2.8 secs	155	-

The British sportscar maker has also introduced two brand new equipment packages, which are available on all models.*** The new ‘S’ and ‘R’ packs offer specially-tailored trim and equipment packages to suit both road and track drivers.

The ‘S’ pack is geared towards the casual road driver and includes creature comforts such as a fully-carpeted cockpit, full windscreen, hood and side screens and leather seats. Meanwhile, the ‘R’ pack is more track-focused, whilst retaining its road car status by offering limited-slip differential, sports suspension and a four-point race harness.

The ‘R’ pack also offers 15” Orcus alloy wheels, which have been exclusively designed for Caterham and are 10% lighter than the outgoing 15” alloy wheel.  In the cockpit, the unique ‘R’ rev-counter has been orientated to optimise it for use at high rpm. For customers with pure track driving in mind, a 13” alloy wheel is available as an option with the ‘R’ pack; customers choosing this option will also benefit from an upgraded suspension geometry set-up to ensure the ultimate in race track handling.

S Pack±	R Pack±
5-Speed gearbox	5-speed gearbox
Road suspension pack	Limited-slip differential
14” classic alloy wheels with 185/60 tyres	Lightweight flywheel
Fully carpeted interior	Sport suspension pack
Full windscreen, hood and side screens	15” Orcus alloy wheels with 195/45 tyres
‘S’ key, gearknob and instrument design	Uprated brake master cylinder
Heater	Carbon fibre dashboard
Black leather seats	Composite race seats
Momo steering wheel	Momo steering wheel
Choice of four paint finishes	4-point race harness
	Black pack
	‘R’ key, gearknob and instrument design
	Shift light
	Choice of four paint finishes

Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “Caterham Cars has been making exciting sportscars accessible to driving enthusiasts for over 40 years.

“Now, with our all-new, simplified model line-up and equipment packages, we feel we have a Seven for everyone, whether your perfect drive is a Sunday drive through the countryside or a hardcore blast around a race track.

“The Caterham brand has always had simplicity at its heart. While the pure thrill of driving remains at the core of our iconic Seven design, the experience of selecting and buying a Caterham is one that now reflects the brand’s values of effortlessness and intuition.”