Caterham Seven Series 3
The Caterham Seven Series 3 (since 1974): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the European Union.
Model codes: S3
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,150–3,380 mm RDW | – |
| Width | 1,470–1,580 mm RDW | – |
| Height | 1,090 mm RDW | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,220–2,310 mm RDW | – |
| Front track | 1,220–1,505 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,301–1,509 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 470–600 kg RDW | 440–560 kg |
| Mass in running order | 570–700 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 733–875 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 170–240 km/h RDW | 160–250 km/h |
| Torque | 116–206 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/45R15, 185/60R14, 185/55R13, 215/55R13
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 90.3% (89.3–91.2) | 69.2% | 3,841 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.6% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 8.2% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Brakes | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 5.4% | 31.2% |
| Steering | 4.2% | 7.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 19 versions of the Caterham Seven Series 3
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European Union 19 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L | 127 kW (173 PS) | Petrol | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 148 g/km | – | 244 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | 168 kW (228 PS) | Petrol | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 176 g/km | – | 31 |
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L | 128 kW (174 PS) | Petrol | 6.5 L/100 km WLTP | 148 g/km | – | 73 |
| 2022–2025 | 0.7 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 109 g/km | – | 88 |
| 2024 | 2.0 L | 167 kW (227 PS) | Petrol | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 172 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2022–2023 | 0.7 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 110–113 g/km | – | 31 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Petrol | 8.2–8.3 L/100 km WLTP | 145–146 g/km | – | 338 |
| 2022 | 2.0 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Petrol | 8.6 L/100 km WLTP | 193 g/km | – | 30 |
| 2021–2022 | 2.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Petrol | 6.4–6.6 L/100 km WLTP | 191 g/km | 233 km | 30 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Petrol | – | 191 g/km | – | 34 |
| 2015–2020 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Petrol | – | 144–162 g/km | – | 711 |
| 2013–2020 | 2.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Petrol | – | 179–206 g/km | – | 338 |
| 2014–2020 | 2.0 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Petrol | – | 179–204 g/km | – | 120 |
| 2014–2018 | 0.7 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | – | 114 g/km | – | 278 |
| 2011–2017 | 2.0 L | 127 kW (173 PS) | Petrol | – | 185–206 g/km | – | 372 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | – | 153–157 g/km | – | 352 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | – | 188 g/km | – | 162 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | – | 150 g/km | – | 88 |
| 2010 | 2.3 L | – | Petrol | – | 261 g/km | – | 12 |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.