Is the Caterham Project V the first of a new breed of lightweight EV sports cars? I think so..

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@plumdog
@plumdog Жыл бұрын
This car is almost exactly the EV I was hoping manufacturers would create, a nice light coupe with modest range, good styling, minimalist decluttered interior. Awesome proportions, styling and weight distribution. I think Caterham have hit this one out of the park, it's nice to see a design that doesn't go overboard with weird futuristic looks. Price is obviously going to be the main blocker for most people due to all the carbon and weight reduction involved which is obviously difficult to avoid in order to compensate for the battery weight. Props to Caterham for leading the pack and demonstrating what's possible. This design shows that hope is not lost for small sporty coupes in the shift towards an electrified future.
@kennelson997
@kennelson997 Жыл бұрын
What petrol head is going to spend 80k on an electric sports car with limited range that makes no noise? It should be phev with the engine from a GR Yaris (Lightest 3 cylinder engine in the world), 260bhp and remove that silly battery that compromises the driving position. Now you’ve got a car with 400bhp+, unlimited range, improved driving position and a great noise!
@purwantiallan5089
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
And hopefully not ruining the sound.
@peakproofuk
@peakproofuk Жыл бұрын
I think we need to move past 'noise' as a barometer of fun. evs are the future and caterham are showing how even driving enthusiasts can get onboard.@@kennelson997
@edrcozonoking
@edrcozonoking Жыл бұрын
This has to be left to the smaller manufacturers. Why would the large OEMs design and manufacture a car that will sell a couple hundred?
@thetechietoffee
@thetechietoffee Жыл бұрын
This thing is achingly beautiful. Absolutely nailed the styling.
@mikeroz6549
@mikeroz6549 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. It's stunningly beautiful.
@David-xh9cw
@David-xh9cw Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree, it's stunning.
@nickp1989
@nickp1989 Жыл бұрын
Looks too Jaguar from the front sadly. Rest is beautiful.
@darrenmullally766
@darrenmullally766 Жыл бұрын
It’s perfect
@MyMW3Channel
@MyMW3Channel Жыл бұрын
​@nickp1989 It does resemble the C-x75.
@micksand4704
@micksand4704 Жыл бұрын
That’s one of the most beautiful cars I’ve seen in the last 20-30 years! Love to see it as a finnished product on the road! 👍
@rupertorgan7749
@rupertorgan7749 Жыл бұрын
The first electric car I would like to own. Stunning design and electric power suddenly starts to make sense from a packaging point of view in such a small car.
@Jason_Quinn
@Jason_Quinn Жыл бұрын
Yep, beautiful, pedigreed, innovative, and beautiful! That 2+1 layout is pretty slick.
@len333p
@len333p Жыл бұрын
I agree, I actually thought for the first time that I might like one of those. Love the concept.
@markp44288
@markp44288 Жыл бұрын
It's still electric. Would be sexier, more fun, and more worth your money with a gas engine.
@purwantiallan5089
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
​@@Jason_Quinnpretty neat also on paper.
@Neojhun
@Neojhun Жыл бұрын
@@markp44288 LOL Nope. This is going to be the wilder competitor to Alpine A110. It has a Petrol Engine, but more tamer.
@paulelverstone8677
@paulelverstone8677 Жыл бұрын
I've said it before on other channels: this thing is a masterpiece! Not ridiculously priced, not ridiculously heavy, not ridiculously powerful. Just the sweet spot that we all look for, only electric. Styling also in the sweet spot. I'm seeing a little Alpine in it, some Emira but also something else, something JDM about the rear three quarter? - can't put my finger on it. But Caterham getting Janarelly onboard is a stroke of genius too, as I believe his other designs also echo Caterham philosophy. I'm really excited to see this into production...
@dancarter482
@dancarter482 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it has _just enough_ ~ Jag, Aston, Ferrari, Alpha, Alpine etc. from all of their best eras - rolled into one. _PERFECT!_
@ewanstewart8011
@ewanstewart8011 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic design, beautiful colour and hope it sells like nothing Caterham has produced before 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@rogerking7258
@rogerking7258 Жыл бұрын
Big mistake here from Caterham. The car looks utterly gorgeous. Someone needs to tell them that all new cars have to be hideous if they're to sell. Just ask BMW.
@Aiello_
@Aiello_ Жыл бұрын
i loved the talk with the CEO, in a world with so many out of touch suits it is refreshing to see a CEO that understands the brand and their products so well, electric is a big challenge because of the perception people have about these powertrains and this being their first "proper" car makes it even more difficult but i think they're doing an outstanding job by being honest and passionate about the past and future of the brand
@jonfrank2566
@jonfrank2566 Жыл бұрын
I wish them luck. They're a small company and, for them, the development costs will be large. The risk is that a larger company doesn't also come into the market at the same time...
@davidnorton5887
@davidnorton5887 Жыл бұрын
It seems they’re owned by a large japanese company with plenty of money
@truantray
@truantray Жыл бұрын
Tesla is never away from the Roadster, and unlikely Lotus will get their act together on an EV in the next 5 years. Anything that smells of an EV sports car is an overweight dragster. Overall EV demand is dropping like a rock because of really myopic poor investment in charging infrastructure.
@nickb3968
@nickb3968 Жыл бұрын
Just in time for the EV bubble burst!
@ehtikhet
@ehtikhet Жыл бұрын
@@truantray and absurd energy costs…
@johnfrench7452
@johnfrench7452 Жыл бұрын
Only real enthusiasts come up with jaw-dropping designs. Accountants try but even Mazda can't really get there.
@shadowj5639
@shadowj5639 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous car, can't wait to see it on the road.
@JDub33333
@JDub33333 Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the design! A lot of cues from the Jaguar CX-75 and front quarter reminds of the 991.2 GT3RS.
@Unspoken_T187
@Unspoken_T187 Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was thinking the front is basically a CX
@mrdainase
@mrdainase Жыл бұрын
The front is very CX-75, which s a bit odd considering that is the weakest bit of the Jag.
@Dhovakim
@Dhovakim Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the rear I'm not as big a fan of
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon Жыл бұрын
@@Dhovakim to me looks like the back of an american v8 camaro or something
@TheAslakVind
@TheAslakVind Жыл бұрын
Harry always gets us in at the most exclusive events, and they really respect him. What a beautiful car.
@tomweller1318
@tomweller1318 Жыл бұрын
Finally a car company with the right idea. I’m sure it’s going to be great.
@julianthompson9824
@julianthompson9824 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic car - as a life long 7 enthusiast and owner, and now also an Elise and A110 owner too I will absolutely be buying one of these!
@Steve-rv1ql
@Steve-rv1ql Жыл бұрын
Great video, good to see a manufacturer focusing on the driver experience and weight, not just straight line performance. Cost is the real issue, yet to see an affordable EV that I’d actually stand a chance of buying.
@purwantiallan5089
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Yep. And also not destroying the beauty of the cars.
@Anonymous-pm7jf
@Anonymous-pm7jf Жыл бұрын
I did not read the title before watching and neither did I read any comments. With that said I was surprised this is an electric vehicle. This car looks stunning.
@michaelsummerell8618
@michaelsummerell8618 Жыл бұрын
I see so many design influences from other manufacturers here: Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Jaguar and Alpine - but somehow it still retains a beautifully well proportioned look of it's own. I wouldn't necessarily associate that look with Caterham, but it's great to see the brand venturing into something new with such a fantastic looking car.
@BennettIsAmazing
@BennettIsAmazing Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with all your design cues - but I have to say there is just enough Caterham about that front end - the mouth - to fit in with my own personal interpretation of 'brand style' that makes it fit with what I perceive Caterham to look like. Caterham evolved. I really really like it.
@ChristianRThomas
@ChristianRThomas Жыл бұрын
Yet it doesn't ape any of those cars. And I'd say it's a more cohesive design than most of those manufacturers you mention have managed in the last 30 years.
@dancarter482
@dancarter482 Жыл бұрын
@@ChristianRThomas The Achilles Heal being the p£ice! 80grand would get a nice classic car that not only _looks_ a bit like that but has a heart and a soul you can thrash and tinker with!!
@nickipedley5
@nickipedley5 Жыл бұрын
Good luck to Caterham - I hope all comes to fruition and does really well.
@bruncebanani8854
@bruncebanani8854 Жыл бұрын
I like their approach, I hope it's going to work out well! Lightness and efficiency is what I want to see in future cars. Unfortunatelly, everyone seems to be obsessed with size and acceleration currently.
@johnfrench7452
@johnfrench7452 Жыл бұрын
Excellent answer from the designer when challenged about the black wheels. It's about the silhouette. It is. Wheels are not part of the design, they are add-ons.
@michealofloinn2539
@michealofloinn2539 Жыл бұрын
It’s the simplicity for me. All EVs should be built simple and as light as possible. 🇮🇪 thanks again Harry.
@BennettIsAmazing
@BennettIsAmazing Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. Never owned a Caterham but have always respected them and what they stand for. Really hope it works out.
@WilliamPhelps-t9b
@WilliamPhelps-t9b Жыл бұрын
A stunning concept - I so hope this makes it in to production and is a roaring (ok silent) success. It's so important we keep the Lotus / Caterham motoring philosophy alive and well in my view. Thank you for sharing this, Harry.
@Thecrazyvaclav
@Thecrazyvaclav Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always, asking the right questions and genuinely inquisitive about what’s going on, it’s looks a gorgeous car and the interior is classy without going mad over the top, hopefully it’ll sell in the numbers they want/need to keep Caterham going
@tmh44
@tmh44 Жыл бұрын
I'm enamored with this car, it speaks to everything I like in a sports car--light, balanced power, relatively simple cockpit, great styling...the fact that it's an EV is icing on the cake. Would love for this to go into production and (fingers crossed) make it to the US somehow. Thanks for the coverage, Harry!
@spotty_cat26
@spotty_cat26 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful car, well done Carterham. True to the original concept of adding lightness. Zero emissions to keep the greens happy and looks like will be great fun on track. I can see one of these in Harry's garage in the future.
@superseven7947
@superseven7947 Жыл бұрын
I think Zero Emissions are a big fantasy given the amount of energy it takes to produce EV's will the electricity used to charge it be 100% renewable?? I very much doubt it.
@worldofrandometry6912
@worldofrandometry6912 Жыл бұрын
Greens happy?
@nm8dm
@nm8dm Жыл бұрын
Sometimes your enthusiasm for the automotive design industry is reinvigorated by designers who really understand why we are so passionate about cars. This is really a fine piece of work!
@cobbyclan3466
@cobbyclan3466 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous car, stylish and simple. Unpretentious CEO, great interview.
@ChristianRThomas
@ChristianRThomas Жыл бұрын
That is an extraordinarily beautiful piece of design. It's so nice to see something that isn't just another showy but lifeless rehash coming off the RCA design course production line. And something that isn't garish and tasteless. Anthony really has nailed so many aspects of car design here; the stance, proportions, front/rear balance, the wheel arch to windscreen height with the gentle mid-line fold, the wheel arch to bonnet relationship, the haunches to rear quarterlight coming inwards to meet the rear and those gorgeous little darts on the boot lid. The rear is absolutely superb with the faceting, shape and great braking lights. Even the sloped up rear bumper works really well. It really is a masterpiece of penmanship and artistry; a point proven by the fact that it manages not to ape any other car. I think it beats both of the new Gordon Murray cars, and they are already at the top of new car design. I'm not entirely convinced by the Caterham nose but I understand why it's there (though I would de-emphasise it). Dare I say it's what the Emira should have been? Let's hope nothing changes between this and production.
@sterlingsilver320
@sterlingsilver320 Жыл бұрын
Love the way this car looks and I hope this project goes well for them. It’s nice to see Jannarelly getting the funding behind his designs that they deserve. His Design-1 was gorgeous and this only looks like an evolution of that.
@obfuscator
@obfuscator Жыл бұрын
Love seeing actual designers, engineers and folks running the companies have casual but passionate conversations like this, thanks Harry.
@MrDDawson
@MrDDawson Жыл бұрын
About time someone in electric cars thinks of more than mostly useless 0-60 times.
@PazLeBon
@PazLeBon Жыл бұрын
except in most cities lives thats exactly whats important
@petervandoren2984
@petervandoren2984 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the design and the premise. Let's hope they can deliver what you saw here. Can't wait for your chance to review it Harry.
@AmbiAnts589
@AmbiAnts589 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous looking car. Not gonna lie though I'm a little sad it won't have a V6 lump sat in the middle. I'm a big fan of the retro futuristic design though.
@Deadgrau5
@Deadgrau5 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't even be mad with say a Yaris Gr 3 pot lump
@Neojhun
@Neojhun Жыл бұрын
Eww yuck, you chose the worst possible engine that theoretically could fit in this small car. A Turbo 3cyl is an interesting choice, but still anemic compared to Pure Electric.
@procatprocat9647
@procatprocat9647 Жыл бұрын
​@Neojhun why is a v6 the worst possible choice for this car in your humble opinion? What's the best choice?
@anthonywaller4911
@anthonywaller4911 Жыл бұрын
Will be interesting to see how much fun it is to drive. I've recently imported a Honda S660 from Japan. Not quick, but due to its light weight, crisp handling, and fantastically mechanical noise just behind your head, puts a smile on my face every drive. Sustainable fuel anyone?
@diwe9984
@diwe9984 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful little car and I want it in exactly the same paint - beautiful!
@poff9345
@poff9345 Жыл бұрын
Very exciting. I saw this in the flesh at the PistonHeads 25th Anniversary meet and I agree it looks better in the flesh. Wider and more muscular. Superb looking thing. For me the biggest hope is that it will manage the same level of driving connection and road trip comfort as an Alpine A110
@AngelInTheDesert
@AngelInTheDesert Жыл бұрын
Harry for the professionalism of the content. Throttle House for the entertainment. Automotive KZbin subs covered.
@cafe405
@cafe405 Жыл бұрын
Plus - Matt A for builds and Alex K for shitboxes.
@pistonburner6448
@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын
Savagegeese for the ultimate unbiased, honest reviews including technical stuff. For German speakers there's the "Bloch Erklärt" stuff (from the otherwise corrupt and compromised Auto Motor und Sport) which busts lots of myths. -Hagerty now has Henry Catchpole who doesn't go in-depth but is still one of the best car reviewers. -Audrain Museum Netowrk has lots of great content, including lectures on history and technical stuff. -Big Car is a channel from a guy who makes great car model and brand history videos. -Cleetus McFarland has great stuff about building 'Murican muscle, drag racing (fascinating for Europeans), and above all: all kinds of fun shenanigans. -DK Engineering TV doesn't post videos often, but they're a big-money top level super-expensive car dealer/consultancy with access to the most amazing machines.
@Berenvacht
@Berenvacht Жыл бұрын
M539 for the hands on work
@pistonburner6448
@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын
For motorcyclists, or even just people interested in them and high-quality content there's: -Fortnine (Some of the best content no matter what category, period.) -Revzilla (Extremely varied great content, but especially their long-length CTXP videos are of note, which they hide in their video catalog...you have to search for them) -44 Teeth (Fun on bikes with some funny guys)
@pistonburner6448
@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын
@@Berenvacht I thought about including that to my list!
@ColinCarFan
@ColinCarFan Жыл бұрын
Wonderful styling and excellent, integrated engineering. A relief to see a concept that does not look like a distorted insect.
@LukeEdwards-x8c
@LukeEdwards-x8c Жыл бұрын
Lovely to see Caterham showing other bigger manufacturers how to approach an electric sports car 😊
@4literv6
@4literv6 Жыл бұрын
See the 2008 tesla roadster.
@samueldowney2806
@samueldowney2806 Жыл бұрын
Love this so much. The most exciting new vehicle concept in the world imo. I love the interior and dash, the nicest I've seen in a modern car, ever probably. I can't afford one, but I want one! Also love how both Anthony and Bob are so refreshingly free of corporate speak or BS, just straight talking, and making sense. This is very exciting for the future of Caterham.
@williamtynan6484
@williamtynan6484 Жыл бұрын
What a truly amazing and beautiful concept car, let’s hope it lives to see the road under those 20” wheels! Thanks to Harry for keeping us updated
@davidgrover2665
@davidgrover2665 Жыл бұрын
Loving the Caterham Project V 😍 - and you always do the best videos on new cars & get the best details from the Designers because of your knowledge & ask the things we all want to know!
@LOTUSELISE340R
@LOTUSELISE340R Жыл бұрын
Naturally, the best and most informative video on this car comes courtesy of Harry. Well done and cheers to Caterham for such a fantastic product. Really hope this does the numbers for them!
@Bluenose372
@Bluenose372 Жыл бұрын
Super looking car, like the element of fun over 0-60, I hope they get this made….
@MegaRetr
@MegaRetr Жыл бұрын
I wish them luck.))
@Stephen.C.
@Stephen.C. Жыл бұрын
Brave decision on that rear bumper. Love the rest of it.
@garethmcrae668
@garethmcrae668 Жыл бұрын
Designer on the rear bumper:"I don't know, there's something about it." Let me help you- it's jarring and a bit shit. Lot's of great angles but in 2023 why appear to have plonked a bumper on it?
@MrKenn93
@MrKenn93 Жыл бұрын
First EV I could ever see myself lusting after or even owning. Registered my interest with Caterham. Now just need them to be built!
@martinsolihull86
@martinsolihull86 11 ай бұрын
Bob came across really well, very well thought out. He’s right in what he was saying about the future of automotive is powered by electricity but depends on where it comes from. Harry, bless him I could imagine him walking away going great car but would be even better with a combustion engine.
@Cornish15
@Cornish15 Жыл бұрын
I love the way they’ve used the battery location to replicate a 7 driving position 👌
@theblackhand6485
@theblackhand6485 Жыл бұрын
Great philosophy, great attitude, great design, great car. All at the right time. And it gives the buyer that small town feeling that you buy a car from Caterham. Not from a dealer like with Ferrari and other big shots. Caterham will be growing faster then they will imagine.
@Punisher9419
@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын
I really like the design, I can see Aston Martin, Mustang, F-Type in the design. Really nice. Can even see some XKR in there as well.
@bw1376
@bw1376 Жыл бұрын
I can see a lot of styling from the doomed Caterham 21 - the previous car that tried to take the brand in a different direction but failed!
@Punisher9419
@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын
@@bw1376 Everyone is trying to move upmarket these days so I think it will be pretty difficult for Caterham. £80k is a hell of a lot of money. Honestly I don't know where any of these people get their money from to buy these cars, I just hope they depreciate so I could maybe by one in 10-20 years time although it's an EV so I'm not all that interested in it. Stick a V6 in there or something and I'm game though. Good thing they will keep the 7 in production, I think that will keep being their bread and butter for the time being. But even those aren't cheap these days even second hand. Everything these days is just expensive and out of reach for the common man.
@bw1376
@bw1376 Жыл бұрын
@@Punisher9419 MG's electric sports car, the Cyberster is starting from £50k. And that's thrown together in China by a company that already mass manufacturs EVs. All cars have become too expensive thanks to electrification, profiteering and over regulation.
@Punisher9419
@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын
@@bw1376 I don't have a problem with some safety features but I think these days it has been taken too far with the crap like lane assist. If you need help to stay in you're lane then you shouldn't be driving.
@mwinner101
@mwinner101 Жыл бұрын
And I would add a modernized Opel GT from the side profile.
@snakerb
@snakerb Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! I know it’s a concept, but it looks like it’s ready for the road as is.
@markwalton8644
@markwalton8644 Жыл бұрын
Can you Imagine this Car with a mid-engined, 280bhp Duratec onThrottle Bodies at 8000 rpm. Batteries will never replace the Character of a Highly Strung 4 cylinder😢 This coupled with Harry's Fuel would have the Best of Both Worlds😊
@simontompson
@simontompson Жыл бұрын
Great move to focus on the driving experience. That's the one thing that so many others seem to forget about.
@grahamariss2111
@grahamariss2111 Жыл бұрын
Concept is spot on, simplicity and lightness.
@jamesellsworth9673
@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын
I LIKE the discussion of how a car like this is designed.
@B2gboi
@B2gboi 11 ай бұрын
Praying they bring this to America, this is the most beautiful car since the e46 m3 and the previous gen vantage.
@LoudModeOn
@LoudModeOn Жыл бұрын
Didn't expect Caterham to be the brand that would make me want to buy electric but here we are!
@marktaylor4821
@marktaylor4821 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely gorgeous. The interior is perfect too. I sat in it at Goodwood and it was just a lovely place to be. I'm very much in the camp of being very doubtful about the mass push to EV with all the negative environmental issues it brings. However, I would love one of these and I say that as a 7 owner.
@justinforrest1613
@justinforrest1613 Жыл бұрын
Styling is 10 out of 10. I was worried that hypercars were the design direction of the future but a few cottage industry companies responded with impecable back to basics designs
@ChristianRThomas
@ChristianRThomas Жыл бұрын
Yup. It's reminding us what tasteful looks like.
@luke_3_113
@luke_3_113 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful car (from most angles) - yet more great stuff from Harry's channel
@sparky4878
@sparky4878 Жыл бұрын
I know some say the first Tesla Roadster had numbers like this car years ago, blah blah blah. But this has one big advantage. It’s not a Tesla. It’s a Caterham.
@4literv6
@4literv6 Жыл бұрын
Well it's true. 😀 and that sexy little 2008 roadster was built on a stretched widened lotus Elise chassis so it handled well! 👍🏻
@reinmansmith
@reinmansmith Жыл бұрын
At last a manufacturer who is looking at design in a sensible way, how the car drives and not producing an overweight 0-60 rocket ship. This car is an automotive work of art, whatever the motive power. As ever, thank you Harry for bringing us an adult conversation about such things
@sayeager5559
@sayeager5559 Жыл бұрын
What a stunningly beautiful thing. edit: And analog gauges !
@tavs
@tavs Жыл бұрын
What an absolute beauty! I really hope they can build it.
@ChrisJones-yh2os
@ChrisJones-yh2os Жыл бұрын
Adding this in case Caterham looks (and I already commented on its beauty in another video), but the light weight, simple focus is really compelling. I drive mainly twisty roads in southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and occasionally a trip to the tail of the dragon area. I think driving this in those twisties could be really fun. The minimalist interior is just right. I currently own a Porsche Boxster GTS4.0. But I think you have nailed it with this concept. It’s really intriguing. Sounds like it will be a few years for the US, but I’ll keep my eyes out. Also, let me just say again, that car is beautiful. It’s just drop dead gorgeous. Ps just registered my interest on your website.
@Zobeid
@Zobeid 3 ай бұрын
Lots of folks calling out design influences, but nobody saying the obvious one, possibly the most strikingly beautiful car ever designed… the Corvette Stingray. We got a bit of Mako Shark going on here with those curves, the swoopy fenders and tight waist. Sure, the proportions are all different. But if you took a classic Stingray and shifted it to a mid-engine configuration, moved the cabin forward and pulled in that enormous hood, I think the result would look a lot like this. And that's a very good thing.
@theninethrees8044
@theninethrees8044 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t tell it’s electric. I do see some design language from the Alpine A110 in the rear and the sloping roof line, Jaguar XJ220 Headlights. This should be interesting, definitely a Retro futuristic
@bttawfiq
@bttawfiq Жыл бұрын
Aside from the beautiful car and the as usual fantastic coverage by Harry, I find both of their voices so relaxing!
@stevemawer848
@stevemawer848 Жыл бұрын
My tautology alert did kick in when Bob kept saying "ICE engine" - doesn't he know the 'E' is "engine". I bet he says "PIN number", too! 🙂
@phils2180
@phils2180 Жыл бұрын
I'm not remotely interested in EV's but power train aside, this is certainly a new direction for Caterham. The 7 range is a very niche vehicle, a 4 wheeled motorcycle if you like but here we have a much more everyday useable offering. It's certainly a looker, I find it vaguely reminiscent of the Marcos 3 litre from the early 70's from some angles. 👍
@rodrigoantunes8502
@rodrigoantunes8502 Жыл бұрын
there are many years that i didnt saw such an amaziing, awsome beautiful car like this... please make it!!!
@RickCT2000
@RickCT2000 Жыл бұрын
Stunning looking car
@danlowe42
@danlowe42 Жыл бұрын
"If you look at the big heavy sportscars" - Shows a picture of the Lotus Evija - Ouch! This Caterham looks stunning.
@christopherschmidt3335
@christopherschmidt3335 Жыл бұрын
i love the design - especially the lid/crease around the trunk. Reminds me of the "Phoenix" in GTA Vice City.
@awild10
@awild10 Жыл бұрын
Looks great and certainly has potential. I think they’re right to focus on lightweight and driving fun. That may mean early cars have only 100-150mile range but then I don’t think anyone needing more would necessarily be looking at one of these and as a weekend toy it’s probably ample. Later on battery technology will improve and the range will improve with it but if they tried for a 300mile range from the off they’d need to create space to package a much bigger and heavier battery. Really hope it sells well. The Alpine has shown that great looking and fun car is not necessarily a guarantee for sales success but this deserves to do well if they can get it right.
@carguy7627
@carguy7627 Жыл бұрын
If we have to lose the noise, I'm glad people are out there making sure that we don't lose good handling as well. I hope that they are wildly successful and that other manufactures will see that weight is the enemy. Ideally I'd love to see weight savings in the actual components, the batteries, the construction materials and geometry. That way we get to have our cake and eat it too. I love his philosophy of not copying the trend of more and more power and more and more weight. The design, gorgeous. Some slight tweaks in the rear and this will be near perfect in my eyes.
@marklewis35
@marklewis35 Жыл бұрын
That is a fantastic looking machine!!
@anthonywebb4068
@anthonywebb4068 Жыл бұрын
Easily the best EV project atm. A case of Caterham showing all the big manufacturers of sports EV's the way to do it. I still wouldnt buy one because its electric but I totally applaud caterham for this.
@kennelson997
@kennelson997 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking car but Harry confronts the elephant in the room..who in their right mind will pay 80k for a fully electric sports car that’s bound to have a short range, no driver involvement and no noise. Surely a 3 cylinder ice with Phev driving the rear wheels would be the way to go. Sure it would add 200kg to the weight but it would make it useable and desirable. Madness!
@shartpocalypse
@shartpocalypse Жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff Caterham, glad we are seeing more beautiful cars and less brutish ones.
@BobTheBlue
@BobTheBlue Жыл бұрын
It’s impressive…. really interesting The first electric car I’ve actually wanted!🤔
@ChristianRThomas
@ChristianRThomas Жыл бұрын
Yup, me too. Actually the first new car I've wanted in the last 20 odd years - or is that 30? 😅
@msrx8ajr
@msrx8ajr Жыл бұрын
Superb. First electric car I have any interest in owning. Correct philosophy entirely. Wish them every success. Would consider one … once I have a garage!
@marinedrive5484
@marinedrive5484 Жыл бұрын
A grown-up Caterham, now there's a thing. I like the Elan concept of thinking that's gone into Project V - lightweight, small, and nimble. A heavy battery pack in order to achieve rapid acceleration which you will most likely hardly ever use, at the expense of handling seems counter-intuitive for a sports car, so well done Caterham for staying true to your ethos.
@ColinHarvey78
@ColinHarvey78 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating video, beautiful car by Caterham - I was always a fan of the 21. And they’re thinking cleverly about what the essence of a Caterham is and how it will apply in the future. Wish them very well - and I would certainly consider having one of those things parked on my drive!
@NicholasHandbury
@NicholasHandbury Жыл бұрын
Great video, lovely car. A few mentions of both the Caterham 21, and the Alpine A110 - that was supposed to be developed with Caterham, and something that has never been discussed brought the deal to an abrupt halt, quite late on in the design and development process. It would have been good to know what, if anything, was brought forward to this project, and how Caterham will make a success of this when going it alone rather than with a much stronger manufacturer
@markblundell9461
@markblundell9461 Жыл бұрын
What beautiful lines and balance. Very nice!
@RufusT9
@RufusT9 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Caterham and I reckon Harry's interviewing & presentation style has come on leaps and bounds recently
@stumonkey17
@stumonkey17 Жыл бұрын
Great video and the car looks brilliant. It's nice to see a manufacturer looking at this solution with realistic weight and handling goals. The best cars in the world are those that handle and not just go fast in a straight line. If all consumers were interested in was acceleration drag racing would surely be the most popular motorsport in the world.
@GrandpaTig
@GrandpaTig Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous looking sports car with hints of Jag F-Type and Aston! Hope Caterham have much success going forward...
@stevestone4346
@stevestone4346 Жыл бұрын
Well done Caterham on a stunning design. Would look even better if the mirrors were in the quarterlight and not sprouting out of the door skin like so many current designs. The sides look so much cleaner without that! Looks very Jaguar CX75 on the nose. I wish them well.
@brianiswrong
@brianiswrong Жыл бұрын
I agree on the mirrors They distract from the shape of the car.
@timbowler3331
@timbowler3331 Жыл бұрын
Stunning and absolutely the right move for Caterham - Lotus missing a trick by not offering something similar with the Emira
@johannes.f.r.
@johannes.f.r. Жыл бұрын
They are ticking all the right boxes and making all the right noises.
@adrianbennett3761
@adrianbennett3761 5 ай бұрын
What a gorgeous looking car. I hope it reaches production
@jurgstreuli7746
@jurgstreuli7746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this fantastic piece of geniality.
@jonmason1504
@jonmason1504 Жыл бұрын
Bob and Caterham know their stuff! This car is ace. The EV future is set and with cars like this it will be amazing; bring it on.
@bw1376
@bw1376 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what drugs you are on but please do share.
@tobyholt4682
@tobyholt4682 Жыл бұрын
Wow…that’s a beautiful looking car. Jannarely has nailed it!
@paultucker1272
@paultucker1272 Жыл бұрын
That is a pretty PRETTY car! Do I wish it used an ICE? Yes. But if the future is EV, then this gives me hope. It's quite possibly the first EV that appeals, although right now that's based purely on its looks. Ironically, I also loved the Caterham 21, which was another pretty car. I wish this new one more luck
@jolark2259
@jolark2259 Жыл бұрын
Looks great inside and outside. Well done👍 Look forward to getting a drive.
@gr182
@gr182 Жыл бұрын
Definitely going to follow this very closely. As has been said by other contributors, here is FINALLY an electric car that an enthusiast would like to buy. Bring it on Caterham !
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