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Caterham to unveil a radical electric sports car

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Max McDee, 04 May 2023

Caterham

When you say Caterham you immediately picture the most uncomfortable 2-seater in the world, one without a roof or doors, without such nonsense as ABS or power steering. And one truly giving you a lesson in driving fun. Without augmented engine noises, without traction control - with Caterham, it’s always you in charge of your destiny.

That age is coming to an end, apparently. Caterham is preparing to launch its first-ever electric car and the company is promising it’ll be nothing like any Caterham before. In charge of design is Anthony Jannarelly responsible for such creations as Lykan Hypersport which you must have seen if you ever watched Fast & Furious. Italdesign is lending its supporting hand as well - this is going to be one heck of a cooperation.

Autocar thinks this is what the new Caterham may look like Autocar thinks this is what the new Caterham may look like

With the design handled by highly qualified people, what about the powertrain? The company is determined to keep the car true to Caterham’s spirit - light and agile. Jannarelly mentioned that the biggest problem in a sports car is the battery and just because it’s heavy. Placing it under the floor makes the car higher and that’s not what Caterham wants.

The company already has figured out this part apparently which likely means a similar solution to the upcoming Porsche Boxster EV or the one used in Maserati GranTurismo - a T-shaped tunnel between the seats that wraps behind them and is filled with battery cells. That way the center of gravity stays low and central with a bias towards the rear wheels - a recipe for fun.

This is Jannarelly Design-1 - if the Caterham looks anything like this people will sell homes just to buy it This is Jannarelly Design-1 - if the Caterham looks anything like this people will sell homes just to buy it

The vehicle will be built on a steel space frame and will be wrapped in either an aluminum or carbon fiber body. The body will be made out of six panels with front and rear clamshell openings which is a revolution for Caterham. It will have a pair of doors and a pair of sills - and that’s how far Caterham is willing to push the envelope.

There is a possibility of an optional roof available but the RWD configuration stays and the vehicle will still be constructed under the SVA rules. The former Single Vehicle Approval scheme is operated in the UK and it has been updated now to IVA with a new set of rules. This scheme allows for low-volume vehicles or kit cars without EU or other type-approval to be inspected and if compliant, to be registered for road use.

Lykan Hypersport first time appeared in Fast & Furious Lykan Hypersport first time appeared in Fast & Furious

Will the new electric Caterham be available as a kit car? That is a tantalizing possibility, although handling a high-voltage battery can be somewhat more dangerous than building a 2,000-hp dragster in your garage. Caterham’s main financial backer VT Holdings wants to see a quick return on its investment and it looks like this new revolutionary EV is heading for the road by 2026. That’s plenty of time to save money and clear out the shed.

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  • 11 May 2023

Thoise cars looks as a so much fun. Yes i definitely like it. But not for capital city where i cant park this car in front of my flat and dont risk stealing since there is no private parking.

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