Caterham Project V concept EV launched – 272 PS single-motor RWD, 55 kWh battery, 400 km WLTP range
British light sports car specialist Caterham unveiled its latest concept, Project V at this year’s Goodwood Festival of speed. Project V is an all-electric two-seat coupe concept car penned by chief designer Anthony Janarelly and built by Italdesign.
Project V is a complete departure from the compact, minimalist outdoor two-seater seven a series of models derived from the Lotus Seven, dating back to 1957.
As the automaker adopts electric propulsion, Project V also uses a carbon fiber and aluminum composite chassis with a composite body, and measures 4,255 mm long, 1,893 mm wide and 1,226 mm high, with wheelbase 2,581 mm.
Project V weighs 1,190 kg with all the necessary fluids without occupants; for comparison, gasoline engine Super Seven 1600 weighs 565 kg. Project V is equipped with a 272 PS permanent magnet synchronous motor that operates at 400 volts.
This is powered by a two-pack 55 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers a range of up to 400 km during the WLTP test cycle and can be recharged from 20-80% in 15 minutes using a 150 kW DC charger. , according to Caterham . In terms of performance, Project V is estimated to do the standard 0-100 km/h sprint in less than 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h.
Its chassis uses a double wishbone layout for the front and rear suspension along with fully adjustable geometry, while the steering is electrically assisted and disc brakes feature front and rear with clamps. High performance brake. Wheels have a front and rear diameter of 19 and 20 inches respectively, shod with 235/35R19 and 285/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
The show car uses a 2+1 seating arrangement, while 2+2 is optional and has been optimized for easier entry and exit, providing greater comfort for rear passengers and flexibility. more active in how the owner can use the vehicle.
The digital dashboard provides key information, while the driver-focused infotainment unit provides smartphone mirroring. The trio of driving modes – Normal, Sport and Sprint – offer different driving and acceleration characteristics.
With engineering and manufacturing feasibility studies carried out through development, a production version of Project V “could be available” in late 2025 or early 2026, Caterham said. expected to start at £80,000 (RM475,320).
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