“Drive It or Race It” is in these terms that MogPor, the new Caterham importer for Portugal, faces the arrival of the models of the historic English brand in our country.
The rate of separations and litigation between couples will increase in Portugal. Why? Because the new Caterham importer in Portugal will propose the Caterham 165 in our country for 29,950 euros . It's not a bargain (no, it's not…) but it's a pretty fair value for a car capable of offering sensations that aren't available to many sports cars that cost triple the money. Now all that's left is to explain to your wife why she should support you unconditionally in the decision to spend almost 30,000 euros (or more…), in a small car capable of providing great sensations.Classic lines, a minimalist concept and maximum fun are the main ingredients of the Caterham 165 – the entry-level model in the Caterham range in Portugal. A model that weighs just 490kg and is powered by an 82hp Suzuki engine. Thanks to this powerplant with just 660cc capacity this version fulfills 0-100km/h in just 7.2 seconds.
Drive It or Race ItFor those who want more performance and want to switch between a «work day» and a «track-day» – the so-called “Drive It or Race It” positioning – the Caterham 275 is available. A model equipped with a 2.0 original Ford engine with 140 hp of power and weighing just 540 kg. With this engine, we started to enter terrain reserved only for the most powerful sports cars: just 5.0 seconds from 0-100km/h. THE Caterham 275 is available from €43 261 in two versions: pack “S” and pack “R”, more or less sporty, short chassis (more agile) or wide chassis (more stable). Fun or precision? You decide.
At the top of the food chain in the Caterham range for Portugal we find the Caterham 355, available from €53,909 . This version uses a 2.0 liter Ford engine with 177hp and weighs just 525 kg. Thanks to these numbers this version reaches a top speed of 222 km/h and fulfills 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
Race It…Finally, those who want a machine 100% focused on track-day or competition can choose the ultimate Caterham 620 R (price on request) . A machine with overwhelming sensations capable of delivering 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds – we're talking about 314hp for just 575kg of weight. Now all that's left is to explain to your wife why she should support you in the decision to spend almost 30,000 euros (or more…), in a small car with great sensations. Good luck!
Perhaps a test drive will help in the process of convincing his wife to join this adventure… besides, Christmas is almost here. Caterham's 'toy store' in Portugal already has a website and everything – you can visit it here.