Caterham Seven 0–60 Times
The Caterham Seven 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.
The fastest tested Caterham Seven is the 2006 Caterham Seven CSR260 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 113.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Caterham Seven is the 1993 Caterham Seven HPC Super 7 Roadster, which took 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.80 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Caterham Seven tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.14 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.04 seconds at 102.60 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.6sec
2006 CSR260 Roadster
Average 0–60
4.14sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.04sec
@ 102.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.8sec
1993 HPC Super
Across 5 verified runs, the Caterham Seven ranges from 3.6 to 4.8 seconds 0–60, with a 4.14-second average.
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Caterham Seven 0–60 times by model year
5 tests · 4 years
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2008
Caterham Seven · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
3.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
2008 Caterham Seven Superlight R400 Roadster
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- MPG EPA
- 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
How we verify Caterham Seven performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Caterham Seven trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Caterham Seven 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Caterham Seven performance FAQs
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The quickest Caterham Seven on record is the 2006 Caterham Seven CSR260 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.10 seconds at 113.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Caterham Seven is the 1993 Caterham Seven HPC Super 7 Roadster, which takes 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Caterham Seven reaches 60 mph in 4.14 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.04 seconds at roughly 102.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Caterham Seven can do, not a single marketing claim.
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