British car brands are causing quite a stir in the automotive industry today, and now even left-field marques like Caterham are looking to take down the giants with its all-new concept, the Project V.
While its main competitors — the Alpine A110S and Lotus Emira — are petrol-powered, the Caterham Project V has a top trump up its sleeve that could future-proof it. That’s right, it’s electric. And it’s not just an eco-friendly stunt, as the light but mighty ethos of Caterham’s previous cars infiltrates the Project V’s very premise.
The single rear-mounted electric motor provides 268 BHP, giving the car a 0-62 MPH time of 4.5 seconds or less, an estimated top speed of 143 MPH, and a range of 249 miles. These figures are achieved thanks to the use of a carbon fiber and aluminum composite chassis, which brings the total kerb weight of the car to just 1,190kg, assuming it comes with its three-seat layout, rather than the optional four-seater configuration.
With this in mind, the Caterham Project V is designed to be a back-road blaster and a track-day toy. Per the marque’s CEO Bob Laishley, “An electric Caterham of any shape and size has to stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being lightweight, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.”
All this could be coming in 2025 for a price under £80,000 GBP/$100,000 USD. Stay tuned to Hypebeast and Hypedrive for more news, and check out the car in more detail here.
