Description
The Caterham 270S occupies the sweet spot in the Caterham Seven lineup, providing accessible driving thrills, excellent agility, and lightweight dynamics without the uncompromising harshness of a full track-focused model. It is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a purist British sports car experience that can be enjoyed comfortably on real roads while still being capable of spirited track driving. The 270S is easy & comfortable to drive, free of any niggling doubt over reliability, making it one of the most accessible models for regular use.
My 270S is an ex Caterham Factory demo model that has been exceptionally well maintained. It is finished in stunning Exocet Red with a black leather interior. The 1.6 VCT-i Sigma engine is the later version with variable cam timing, producing a little extra torque and power (135bhp), as well as a small additional improvement in fuel consumption over the earlier engines. This is coupled to a 5 speed gearbox sourced from Mazda.
My car is fitted with lowered floors, LED rear lights, heater, 12 volt socket, Quad Lock phone mount, inertia reel seatbelts, fixed MOMO steering wheel, 14x6" Silver Minilite alloys, 185/60R14 Avon ZT7 tyres, heated windscreen, full weather equipment, hood bag & hinge mounted door mirrors. It has a Caterham model related personalised number plate that will included in the sale.
The car is very much pampered; it is kept in a heated, de-humidified garage & is not driven during the winter months. It is in truly exceptional condition throughout with a full service history. It is a beautiful example of a great Seven model which is now no longer available from the factory.
Engine & Transmission:
1.6L Ford Sigma VCT engine 135bhp
Standard clutch and flywheel
5-speed Mazda gearbox
Open differential
Brakes & Suspension:
Fixed platform Caterham Bilstein suspension
Narrow track front wishbones
De-Dion rear suspension
Standard discs and callipers all around
Standard brake master cylinder
Wheels & Tyres:
146 Silver Minilite alloys
185/60R14 Avon ZT7 tyres
Interior:
Adjustable black leather seats
Lowered floors
Inertia reel seatbelts
Fixed MOMO steering wheel
Push button start
Heater
12v socket