Caterham

  • Engine bay of Caterham's upcoming entry-level model

    Putting a tiny engine in a hairy-chested sports car doesn't seem like the perfect recipe for fun, but British sports car companies have always been a little... different. Caterham is one of those companies. Back in 1972, it bought the rights to Colin Chapman's lightweight Lotus Seven sports car, and has produced variations on the theme ever since. The latest slots a miniscule Suzuki-sourced 660cc turbocharged gasoline engine under its long hood. That sounds quite familiar to us. 660cc is the maximum engine capacity limit for Japan's kei-car regulations--rules that ensure Japanese drivers...

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