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(Deposit taken 29/ 6/ 22) For sale is a stunning Caterham R500 Superlight in electric metallic orange. Originally factory built in 2004 and now with 17, 000 miles.
The car was originally built as a Roadsport Academy car shortly before being converted to full R500 Superlight specification in November 2006 by Minister Racing Engines and Caterham.
In the last year it’s had an extensive overhaul, including a full respray, engine service (including the VHPD cylinder-head leak and crack test), skim and polish.
It also includes new mechanical tappets and gaskets custom made by DVA, the latest Payen head-bolts, 6 layer metal head gasket and strengthened oil rail (latest specifications, further improving the K series reliability and strength)
All fluids and service parts replaced at this time including limited slip differential, Comma Motorsport engine oil, brake fluid, steering rack and gearbox oil, spark plugs, brake pads, filters etc. (the cambelt was changed approximately 1000 miles ago)
The work to convert the engine was originally carried out by Minister Power costing £12k for the engine conversion, which will be included in the history and includes the subsequent power graph.
(Maximum power was tested at 230bhp @ 8, 400rpm.)
Maximum torque 155lbft @ 6, 900rpm. Maximum revs 9, 200rpm.
The car was resold by Caterham Cars in 2014 and recognise and sold as an R500, receipt included.
Rebuilt test and recent service history by PT Motorsport and James Whitting.
Recent engine inspection and tune by Dave Andrews.
Resprayed 2021 by Caterham Specialist and still perfect.
Huge amount of history and receipts from current and previous owners.
Engine
v K Series R500 engine and gearbox specification
v Titan magnesium roller barrel throttle bodies
v Caterham magnesium bell tank housing and dry-sump system
v Titan “Gold” scavenge oil pump
v VHPD R500 cylinder head (freshly checked and serviced)
v Cosworth forged pistons
v Forged steel crankshaft and conrods
v Piper 1227 high lift cam
v ARP racing bolts
v 6 speed Caterham gearbox
v Lightweight AP Racing clutch with upgraded Burton clutch slave
v Lightweight flywheel
v Adjustable gold cam timing verniers
v MBE engine management with R500 map
v 6 layer Payen head gasket (fitted Summer 2021)
v Payen upgraded head bolts (Latest spec Summer 2021)
v Latest heavy duty oil rail chassis (stiffens engine Summer 2021)
v Blue Caterham motorsport hoses
v Pipercross soft air filter and quieter Pipercross airbox for track days
v Titanium Raceco exhaust (re stuffed in the last 200 miles) Large bore 4 into 1 exhaust with Titanium header heat wrap
v Radtec extreme aluminium radiator with suck fan (keeps the coolant temp constant around 80-85C )
v Upgraded fan relay
v Motec aluminium oil cooler
v Caterham limited slip diff (3. 92)
v QED Motorsport remote thermostat conversion
v “K Click” starter motor fix
v Latest Caterham LR coolant expansion bottle
v Black powder coated engine bay
Additional specs include:
v Lowered floor on drivers side only, original included
v Clear Caterham back lights with bright LED bulbs
v FIA track-day rollover bar
v Bilstein adjustable coil-overs
v Widetrack front suspension freshly powder coated
v 4x KN anthracite alloys (6 inch front and 8 inch rear) with Avon ZZS
v 4x magnesium Mike Barnby 3 piece wheels (6” Front and 8 “ rear) with ZZR tyres (centres cracked tested last year with zero miles since). Including correct bolts and centres for both wheel-sets which are in mint condition.
v R500 Tillet carbon kevlar seats with R500 logo
v Carbon fibre aeroscreen with 3 re-laquered carbon Spa mirrors
v Upgraded AP master brake cylinder
v AP Racing 4 pot front brakes with new Mintex Racing 1144 pads
v Caterham 2 pot rear brakes fitted with new brembo pads
v AP Racing cockpit brake bias adjuster
v Stainless aeroquip brake hoses
v New front carbon fibre wings
v Carbon fibre nose cone
v Carbon fibre dash
v Stack digital dash (ST8130)
v Aces programable/ gear shift lights (set historically at max 8, 600rpm)
v Carbon fibre rear stone shields with helicopter tape protection
v Quick rack steering
v Momo suede steering wheel x2 both square and round with quick release
v Immobiliser
v Fourpoint harnesses
v Heater
v Leather gearbox tunnel
v Plummed 2. 25L fire extinguisher with dash-pull release
v FIA emergency master battery cut off
v Carbon threshold covers
v USB dash mounted phone charger with battery health check
v 2x Keys
v Caterham fitted floor mats
v Rivnut quick release scuttle (provides full access to dash wiring)
v New Caterham front wheel bearings
v new Racing dry battery
Blackpack to include:
v Black framed front windscreen for use with hoods and full doors
v Black aero fuel filler cap
v Black bonnet release fixings
v Gloss Black 5. 75inch headlights with upgraded bulbs and crystal reflectors
Weather gear includes:
v Reversible rain jacket
v 50/ 50 zipped tonneu cover with headrest pockets
v Half hood (attached to rollbar and windscreen)
v Full frame and hood and sticks (never fitted)
v Half doors with arm rests (used with aero kit)
v Full doors with arm rests
v Rear boot apron
v Matching waterproof orange camo luggage bag
v Rear roll bag for hood or tonneu storage
v Black with orange 7 logo headlight covers to protect headlights
v Quilted leather seat covers for Tillet seats
v Softbits rear draft defuser with internal storage pockets
Summary
The sale will also include the private number plate R500 TPH and a folder of receipts for all previous work including parts list, R500 build from Minister Racing Engines, recent head work and all service history.
This R500, though not an original build, is in mint condition and drives like a new car, having covered just 17, 400 miles in total. The engine has covered less since the Minister Racing Engines R500 conversion, which was 2 years after the factory build. Fresh MOT on sale.
Both sets of wheels, windscreen and all weather gear included.
For any questions, a viewing or anything else please contact Andrew
