Nearly 1000bhp/tonne anyone...?

[Rich764089]

Looking to get another car and casting the net wide. Saw this which is just mental...up to 550bhp in a 570kg car. Maybe too mental for me!

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[BTB 500]

A member here had one with similar power but from a 2.3 Supercharged V6 ... interesting thread, well worth a read:

Caterham trackday terror. Winter Project | MB Defectors to Other Marques Forum

So, I've been considering building a Caterham to monster around on trackdays. This written-off 2003 Roadsport SV (the fat ******* version) was cheap at £4k. It needs a new chassis and it'll be rebuilt from scratch with all the right bits. It should end up with a 330hp 2.0 Supercharged...

forums.mbclub.co.uk

 

[Rich764089]

A member here had one with similar power but from a 2.3 Supercharged V6 ... interesting thread, well worth a read:

Caterham trackday terror. Winter Project | MB Defectors to Other Marques Forum

So, I've been considering building a Caterham to monster around on trackdays. This written-off 2003 Roadsport SV (the fat ******* version) was cheap at £4k. It needs a new chassis and it'll be rebuilt from scratch with all the right bits. It should end up with a 330hp 2.0 Supercharged...

forums.mbclub.co.uk

Awesome thanks. Will read this later

 

[BTB 500]

Stick with the thread as the original plan was for something a bit more sensible! IIRC he had problems getting the noise level low enough for track days.

 

[Spider10]

If your looking at something similar to that then buy the ariel atom a complete monster and still holding value not like the dax
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[Rich764089]

If your looking at something similar to that then buy the ariel atom a complete monster and still holding value not like the dax
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Yes good call on the atom, but I've never been totally sold on them... though not actually driven one. They definitely hold value better....probably can't get one for the money I was looking to spend!

 

[Spider10]

I drove that 1 as i bought the rs you definitely need to be wearing your big boy pants

 

[Rich764089]

I drove that 1 as i bought the rs you definitely need to be wearing your big boy pants

I can imagine!
I have a soft spot for the mk2 RS.... in fact I have my eye on one that's coming up for sale at auction. Amazing how they've become a "classic" so quickly.
Which collins package is that, 420?

 

[MJJ]

I had a Caterham clone with an LS2 V8 (6.0l, 400bhp, 400lb-ft) for a number of years, and finally sold it about a year ago. All of these ridiculous horsepower lightweight cars are magnificent fun on their day, but I found very few days where I could genuinely use it as a late 40s family man with kids. I did only 1,200 miles in it over the 5 years I had it.

Dry tarmac wheelspin at 80mph in 4th and powersliding out of roundabouts never gets old, but the lack of roof/windscreen/ability to stay on the road in the damp did frequently get old. It did come into its own on track, but personally, finding time for track days was difficult. I also love my motorbikes, and decided that this car was just as selfish as a motorbike, without many of the benefits of the bikes.

For me, with the benefit of hindsight, I regret changing my previous turbocharged MX5 for it. That had a better balance of usability vs. fun, though was a little slower of course. I am very glad that I bought it and experienced it, but the MX5 would have been a better long term proposition.

Just mentioning all this in case it helps the OP narrow down their next car choice.

Martin.

 

[Rich764089]

Thanks, Martin, this is really helpful. What you say makes perfect sense, of course. I think there's an itch I need to scratch though! I have previously considered turbo MX-5s and less-ridiculously-powered lightweights (e.g. <2l Caterhams), but the relative lack of power doesn't excite me. I realise that straight line speed and high power is not what these cars are about, but it definitely adds to the excitement! I expect your Caterham was incredible fun, but very scary at the same time!

Food for thought though.

I agree these cars are a selfish choice in many ways. However, my dogs seem fairly happy with their choice of 3 vehicles

 

[Spider10]

I can imagine!
I have a soft spot for the mk2 RS.... in fact I have my eye on one that's coming up for sale at auction. Amazing how they've become a "classic" so quickly.
Which collins package is that, 420?

No its the CP 370 ,the prices are stupid now i wouldn't pay them ,if you do get 1 there's only 1 colour to buy and that is the ultimate green with lux 1 and 2 with dinamica seats

 

[NJSS]

I drove a Westfield SEIGHT 4.2 V8 Roadster with a John Eales engine, courtesy of JE back in the early 90's.

I was very tempted, but don't now regret not buying it. What Martin says is dead right.

NJSS

 

[Rich764089]

No its the CP 370 ,the prices are stupid now i wouldn't pay them ,if you do get 1 there's only 1 colour to buy and that is the ultimate green with lux 1 and 2 with dinamica seats

They are. And I expect the one at auction will go for more than I'm prepared to pay. And it's white unfortunately. It does have the MR375 pack though.

 

[Rich764089]

I drove a Westfield SEIGHT 4.2 V8 Roadster with a John Eales engine, courtesy of JE back in the early 90's.

I was very tempted, but don't now regret not buying it. What Martin says is dead right.

NJSS

Maybe I should be sensible