Superlight R with more power and less weight should be quicker than the R300
Caterham R400 Superlight vs Caterham Superlight R vs Caterham R300 Superlight vs Caterham Seven 160
| Category | Seven 160 | R300 | Superlight R | R400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 81 | 175 | 193 | 213 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 107 | 188 | 203 | |
| Curb weight (kg) | 490 | 576 | 470 | 525 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 166 | 304 | 410 | 406 |
Performance
| Category | Seven 160 | R300 | Superlight R | R400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.0 s | 4.5 s | 4.7 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 kph | 199 kph | 215 kph | 225 kph |
Summary
| Category | Seven 160 | R300 | Superlight R | R400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 52 | 129 | 140 | 200 |
| Total | 52 | 129 | 140 | 200 |
Verdict
R400 Superlight is the fastest by considerable margin.
However, FastestLaps.com does not have enough lap times and performance data to make this comparison conclusive.
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