Caterham Cars reveal limited edition Kamui Kobayashi Seven for Japan
Caterham Cars have unveiled a brand new limited edition Kamui Kobayashi Seven for its Japanese fans. Designed by the team's F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi, the Seven is on sale in Japan and is priced at ¥6,000,000 (Rs 34.73 lakh).
The single-seat sportscar is based on the 125PS Seven 250R, and and is limited to only 10 units. Caterham claims it can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 5.9 seconds. Its top speed is 196kmph.
The single-seat sportscar is based on the 125PS Seven 250R, and and is limited to only 10 units
The front and rear wing protectors are finished with carbon fibre infused with a green Caterham lacquer. It is the first of the Seven to sport this change. The exterior portrays high-gloss black paint with matt black sport stripes.
The car features an aluminum tonneau cover for the passenger seating area and also a single-sided rollover hoop fixed to the rear bulkhead. A polished chrome rear exit exhaust system enhances the styling.
The interior highlights a carbon fibre dashboard that will be personally signed by Kobayashi
The interior highlights a carbon fibre dashboard that will be personally signed by Kobayashi. The seat is also made up of carbon fibre and will feature a contrast stitching in green. To add to this personalization, a Kamui logo on the headrest and a green Takata-branded 4-point harness is included. The list carries on with other features like special Kamui gauge inlays, an anodized green gear knob with Kamui wordmark and an anodized green key, etc, among others.
All Kamui Kobayashi editions will come with a number 10 badge on the nose
All Kamui Kobayashi editions will come with a number 10 badge on the nose, i.e. the Formula One driver's car number.
David Ridley, chief commercial officer for Caterham Cars commented: "Japan is our second-largest export market and our Japanese Caterham community are huge fans of Kobayashi; I'm delighted to be able to offer our fans in Japan this exclusive model which will, one day, no doubt become a collector's item. Kamui had great fun customising the design and has even test-driven the first prototype to give his seal of approval."
Caterham Cars reveals Kamui Kobayashi limited edition Seven for Japanese fans
| Caterham Cars has taken the wraps off a brand new special edition Seven designed by Caterham F1 Team's Japanese driver, Kamui Kobayashi. Just 10 examples of the Kamui Kobayashi special edition go on sale in Kamui's home country from today, priced at ¥6,000,000 (including local taxes). Based on the 125bhp Seven 250 R, the distinctive special edition is packed with an array of performance-focused features hand-chosen by the Formula One driver. The Seven 250 R is powered by a 1.6 Ford Sigma engine, achieving 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 122 mph. It has six-speed manual transmission with a limited slip differential. The exterior is finished in high-gloss black paint with matt black sport stripes. Every Kamui Kobayashi edition wears a number 10 badge on its nose Kamui's Formula One driver number. The front wings and rear wing protectors are finished in carbon fibre infused with a unique Caterham green lacquer, the first of the Seven models to offer this finish. In true racing style, the car is a single-seater and features an aluminium tonneau cover over the passenger seat area; to match, there is also a single-sided rollover hoop fixed to the rear bulkhead, with all new 13-inch diamond cut black wheels. There is also a polished chrome rear exit exhaust system to complete the dynamic styling. Inside, the performance theme continues with a carbon fibre dashboard detailed with the Caterham green lacquer, which will be personally signed by Kamui. The sports seat is also constructed from carbon fibre, with green contrasting stitching, a Kamui logo in the head rest and a green Takata-branded 4-point harness. Other interior features include special Kamui gauge inlays, an anodised green gear knob with Kamui wordmark and an anodised green key. Kamui drove a Caterham Seven for the first time earlier this year at Silverstone circuit, speaking about the special edition, he said: "For me, the Caterham Seven is a pure car; when you drive a Seven it feels like you are driving, not like the car is driving you. In my Caterham F1 car, I have electronics that control everything but to drive the Seven is to truly understand the car and to truly understand the enjoyment of driving.I hope my styling of the Seven adds something special to a car that is already awesome to drive." David Ridley, Chief Commercial Officer for Caterham Cars commented: "Japan is our second-largest export market and our Japanese Caterham community are huge fans of Kobayashi; I'm delighted to be able to offer our fans in Japan this exclusive model which will, one day, no doubt become a collector's item. Kamui had great fun customising the design and has even test-driven the first prototype to give his seal of approval." | |
