The 2024 Caterham Seven 420R continues the lightweight sports car formula pioneered by Colin Chapman. Based on the original Lotus Seven design, it can be purchased as a complete car or a kit for home assembly. The 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine produces 210 horsepower, which in a car weighing just 1,190 lbs delivers a power-to-weight ratio rivaling supercars. It reaches 0-60 in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 136 mph. The minimalist open-top cockpit offers pure, unfiltered driving sensations with no electronic aids between driver and road. A 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive provide an authentic connection. Starting around $50,000 in kit form, the Seven 420R delivers raw driving thrills that no modern supercar can replicate.

Kit Cars

The Caterham Seven 420R is the definitive kit car, available for home assembly, offering a raw driving experience with supercar-rivaling power-to-weight ratio at a fraction of the cost.