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 3.60 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 4.80 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
3.60sec
2006 CSR260 Roadster · stock
Average 0–60
4.14sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.04sec
@ 102.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.80sec
1993 HPC Super
Across 5 verified runs, the Caterham Seven ranges from 3.60 to 4.80 seconds 0–60, with a 4.14-second average.
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Caterham Seven Performance Overview
Lightweight, naturally aspirated, and gasoline-only throughout this dataset, the Caterham Seven is represented here across 5 verified tests spanning 1993 to 2008. Over that period, performance moved from early Vauxhall Red Top C20XE-powered cars to later Ford Duratec variants, with output in the sampled trims ranging from 150 to 260 hp. The earliest result, the 1993 HPC Super 7 Roadster, reached 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, establishing the baseline for the model’s measured modern-era record.
By the mid-2000s, the Seven’s pace tightened further as lighter, more focused trims arrived. The 2004 Superlight R Roadster cut the benchmark to 4.0 seconds to 60 mph, and the 2006 CSR260 Roadster pushed the line to an all-time best 3.6 seconds while also delivering the quickest quarter-mile at 12.1 seconds @ 113 mph. Across all five tests, the average stands at 4.14 seconds to 60 mph and 13.04 seconds at 102.6 mph in the quarter-mile. As covered by this production span, the Seven finishes as a narrowly focused analog performance car whose latest recorded factory form remains the quickest in the set.
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Caterham Seven 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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
3.70sec 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
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 150 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,235 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 5.9 lbs/hp
- 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 2008 Caterham Seven Superlight R400 Roadster does 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 12.6 seconds at 106 mph. That makes the 2008 car quicker than the Caterham Seven average across all recorded tests, which stands at 4.14 seconds to 60 mph.
The quickest Caterham Seven on record is the 2006 CSR260 Roadster, which reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result at 12.1 seconds with a 113 mph trap speed. Among five verified Caterham Seven tests, that remains the fastest overall result.
The fastest stock Caterham Seven is also the fastest overall: the 2006 CSR260 Roadster at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified runs in the current records, so every listed Caterham Seven test is production-spec. The CSR260 also posts the quickest quarter-mile at 12.1 seconds at 113 mph.
Across five recorded Caterham Seven tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.14 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.04 seconds at 102.6 mph. The quickest car is the 2006 CSR260 Roadster at 3.6 seconds, while the slowest is the 1993 HPC Super 7 Roadster at 4.8 seconds.
For the 1993-2008 Caterham Seven range, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.14 seconds across five tests. The fastest version is the 2006 CSR260 Roadster at 3.6 seconds. Power spans from 150 to 260 hp, and every recorded example in this group uses a naturally aspirated gasoline engine.
The fastest Caterham Seven from the 1993-2008 run is the 2006 CSR260 Roadster. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 3.6 seconds, which is also the quickest Caterham Seven result overall. It pairs that with a 12.1-second quarter-mile at 113 mph, the strongest strip performance in the lineup.
The CSR260 Roadster is slightly quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 3.6 seconds, compared with 3.7 seconds for the Superlight R400 Roadster. The CSR260 also leads in the quarter-mile, running 12.1 seconds at 113 mph versus 12.6 seconds at 106 mph for the R400.
The Superlight R400 Roadster reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the Superlight R Roadster does it in 4.0 seconds. That gives the R400 a 0.3-second advantage to 60 mph. Both are among the quicker Caterham Seven variants on record, but the R400 is the faster of the two.
The Caterham Seven Superlight R400 Roadster is one of the quickest Sevens recorded, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds. In 2008 form, it also runs the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at 106 mph. Output is listed at 210 hp and 150 lb-ft from a naturally aspirated Ford Duratec engine.
Across all recorded Caterham Seven tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.04 seconds at 102.6 mph. The quickest quarter-mile belongs to the 2006 CSR260 Roadster at 12.1 seconds with a 113 mph trap speed. The 2008 Superlight R400 Roadster runs 12.6 seconds at 106 mph.
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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