Description
Caterham Roadsport SV VVC 160. Registration is SL07 JWL
Basic Information:
Series 5 Chassis (SV) means it is the wider and longer body for taller individuals, for reference I am 6ft3 and have space.
Ferrari Titanium Silver
Technical Specification:
1.8 K-Series VVC engine 160bhp
Catalyst bypass pipe, comes with a catalytic converter as well as catalyst and muffler guards (heatshields)
5 speed gearbox
3.9 Limited slip differential
Adjustable platform suspension (Bilstein)
Wide-track front wishbones
De-Dion rear suspension
Watts-linkage
Ventilated front discs with quad piston callipers (AP Racing )
Uprated brake master cylinder
15" Superlight alloys with Avon ZZS tyres all round (195/50/R15)
Exterior Specification:
Heated windscreen
Full weather equipment, Caterham full hood (with hoodbag) and half hood (Bikini open at the back, see pictures in the advert)
Standard roll over bar
5.3/4" headlamps
Spare wheel and carrier this is a spare part, I have removed it and blanked off the plugs on the car.
Black AERO filler cap
Paint protection film bottom half of the car and top of rear wheel arches.
Interior Specification:
Adjustable SV Carbon Tillet seats
Padded seat inserts (not currently fitted but included)
4 point harness
MOMO quick release steering wheel
Heater
Carpets
Push button start
Carbon vinyl saddle bag
Side screen armrests
Coolant System
I have fitted new black silicone hoses to the coolant system. With new stainless steel high pressure clips, an upgrade over standard jubilee clips.
I have installed a brand new aluminium radiator.
New thermostat housing and thermostat
New coolant MOTUL AUTO COOL OPTIMAL -37C
Engine
Oil serviced every year I have owned it using MOTUL 8100 5W 50 and a new oil filter every year.
New gaskets on the dipstick tube, oil filter housing, rocker cover gasket and sump gasket
New sparkplugs
Caterham K-Series as standard have a electronic Oil pressure gauge which fail and give sporadic or no readings. I have resolved this with a Stack Mechanical Oil Pressure gauge, this is fitted with a HEL PTFE braded hose.
Cleaned and re-lubricated the air filter every year.
New magnetic sump plug
Fuel System
New fuel filter fitted May 2024
New HEL PTFE braded fuel hoses fitted (-6AN)at the tank and fuel rail, cost a small fortune.
Electrical
New WASP alternator September 2024
New WASP Starter Motor June 2025
Any questions please ask, open to sensible offers. More photos and information available upon request.
Best Regards
Chris