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Superlight 1.6 #86

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Caterham Super Seven Superlight 1.8 R300 S3 - Number 86 - McLaren Orange

Exceptional condition original Caterham Seven Superlight number 86, first registered 12/04/2000. Originally on W945EBW then put onto cherished plate C7LYT in March 2005, which will be staying with the car. Original 1.6 engine has been swapped for a Caterham factory provided R300 1.8 unit. Three previous keepers on the V5C, with the third owner for 15 years (2005 - 2020).
Recently rebuilt by engineer Paul Roberts who is second to none in sympathetically refreshing Caterhams to extremely high standards, number 86 has benefited from a refurbished Arch chassis with immaculate powder coating and new body panels, freshly painted in McLaren (Aztec) Orange by TSK (Caterham factory outsourced paintshop). With this major expenditure taken care of and hence having zero corrosion between body and chassis, this example is essentially as new in the areas which really matter. Also fitted with several new parts including battery, alternator, fan, cambelt, hoses etc. The paintwork is virtually flawless with no swirl marks, very few chips and the colour absolutely pops in the sunshine. The carbon wheel arches and nosecone are in excellent order with a lovely dark black shine.
The R300 K series engine is known to be the sweet spot between higher power output at the cost of frequent engine maintenance and expensive rebuilds associated with the R500 and to a lesser extent, the R400. With approximately 160bhp as specified, this Superlight is very fast in a manageable way, without being being completely bonkers!
Wearing Yokohama A539 tyres with plenty of life left.
HPI clear and will be supplied with 12 months MOT.
1.8 R300 K series engine with roller barrel throttle bodies (factory provided engine upgrade), approx 160bhp.
Wide track front suspension
Uprated AP front brakes
13 wheels and tyres
STACK rev counter
Caterham shift lights
LED headlights
Carbon light pods,
Carbon nosecone
Carbon front and rear wings
Carbon dash
4-1 long primary exhaust
Anti cavitation oil tank
Heater
6 speed gearbox
Leather seats
Battery master switch,
Removable Momo steering wheel
LSD
FIA roll bar
Full weather equipment - windscreen, full hood, doors and tonneau cover.
Half hood
Rear wind deflector
Soft Bits for Sevens rear and tunnel storage

Superlight 1.8 R300 S3 - Number 86 - McLaren Orange

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