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Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX

Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX

Kenneth Hall June 10th, 2008 Kenneth Hall By Kenneth Hall Author June 10th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 British sports car manufacturer Caterham has released a unique commemorative version of its Seven roadster dubbed the CDX to celebrate 15 years of running its specialized driving day program. Only 20 examples of the high-spec model will be built, each powered by a highly tuned 1.6L Ford sigma engine with 135hp. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The cars also get a limited-slip differential and custom rollover bar. To set them apart, each of the cars will receive unique badging, a Momo leather steering wheel, and 13in superlight alloy wheels plus a glossy black finish. The final price of the is £17,495 (approximately $35,000), which also entitles owners to take part in the specialized driving day program. Run in the UK and Europe, the event places licensed drivers behind the wheel of a Seven roadster and takes through several different driving situations include slalom, drift and racing.Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX
Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX

Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX

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British sports car manufacturer Caterham has released a unique commemorative version of its Seven roadster dubbed the CDX to celebrate 15 years of running its specialized driving day program. Only 20 examples of the high-spec model will be built, each powered by a highly tuned 1.6L Ford sigma engine with 135hp. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The cars also get a limited-slip differential and custom rollover bar. To set them apart, each of the cars will receive unique badging, a Momo leather steering wheel, and 13in superlight alloy wheels plus a glossy black finish.

The final price of the is £17,495 (approximately $35,000), which also entitles owners to take part in the specialized driving day program. Run in the UK and Europe, the event places licensed drivers behind the wheel of a Seven roadster and takes through several different driving situations include slalom, drift and racing.
Caterham releases limited edition Seven CDX
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  1. By Raptor #1, Posted: 6/11/2008

    That's a little expensive, don't you think?

  2. By Linnas #2, Posted: 6/12/2008

    "a highly tuned 1.6L Ford sigma engine with 135hp"
    what is "highly tuned" for Ford appears "near regular" for Hyundai (1.6L; 126hp). But perhaps torque is different..

  3. By admin #3, Posted: 6/12/2008

    Tuning an engine for sportiness is not just about horsepower.

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