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FIRST LOOK: Caterham Project V: 268bhp electrified lightweight
Nov 04 2023
Caterham, the British car manufacturer, has revealed a new concept car, Project V, which is a significant departure from its traditional open-top designs. The Project V concept car is a small, lightweight electric vehicle (EV) that combines elements of the Caterham C120 and the Jannarelly Design-1.
The car measures just over 4.2m in length, 1.2m in height, and slightly under 1.9m in width. Unlike many other EVs, Caterham has avoided the trend of high-powered electric hypercars. Instead, Project V features a single, rear-mounted motor that delivers 268bhp to the rear wheels. The car is powered by a 55kWh lithium-ion battery that can be rapidly charged at 150kW, allowing for a 20 to 80 per cent charge in just 15 minutes and offering a range of approximately 249 miles.
The weight of the car is a key feature, with Caterham aiming for a target weight of 1,190kg. This is achieved through the use of a carbon fibre and aluminium composite chassis and composite body panels. The weight is comparable to the combustion-engined Alpine A110. Performance-wise, the car is expected to go from 0-62mph in less than 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of around 143mph.
For more information on Project V, Caterham's CEO, Bob Laishley, provides a comprehensive tour of the car.
The car measures just over 4.2m in length, 1.2m in height, and slightly under 1.9m in width. Unlike many other EVs, Caterham has avoided the trend of high-powered electric hypercars. Instead, Project V features a single, rear-mounted motor that delivers 268bhp to the rear wheels. The car is powered by a 55kWh lithium-ion battery that can be rapidly charged at 150kW, allowing for a 20 to 80 per cent charge in just 15 minutes and offering a range of approximately 249 miles.
The weight of the car is a key feature, with Caterham aiming for a target weight of 1,190kg. This is achieved through the use of a carbon fibre and aluminium composite chassis and composite body panels. The weight is comparable to the combustion-engined Alpine A110. Performance-wise, the car is expected to go from 0-62mph in less than 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of around 143mph.
For more information on Project V, Caterham's CEO, Bob Laishley, provides a comprehensive tour of the car.