Fastest Caterham cars in quarter mile
Top 18 Caterham cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated July 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2005 Caterham 7 CSR 260 | 11.9 @ 116 |  |
| 2. | 1999 Caterham R500 1.8L K Series | 11.9 |  |
| 3. | 2002 Caterham R300 | 12.4 |  |
| 4. | 2007 Caterham 7 CSR 200 | 12.6 |  |
| 5. | 2014 Caterham Seven 485 R | 12.6 |  |
| 6. | 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight | 12.8 |  |
| 7. | 2013 Caterham Seven 620R | 12.8 @ 117 |  |
| 8. | 2022 Caterham 420 Cup | 12.8 @ 69 |  |
| 9. | 2004 Caterham Superlight R | 13.0 @ 103 |  |
| 10. | 2002 Caterham R300 Superlight | 13.2 @ 105 |  |
| 11. | 2022 Caterham Seven 340R | 13.4 |  |
| 12. | 1990 Caterham 7 HPC | 13.6 @ 101 |  |
| 13. | 1985 Caterham Super Seven 1700 Super Sprint | 14.6 @ 95 |  |
| 14. | 2019 Caterham Super Seven 1600 | 14.7 |  |
| 15. | 2021 Caterham Seven 170R | 15.2 |  |
| 16. | 1993 Caterham 7 1.4 Supersport | 15.5 @ 94 |  |
| 17. | 1997 Caterham Seven Classic VX 1600 | 15.5 @ 84 |  |
| 18. | 2014 Caterham Seven 160 | 15.6 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1-6), SupercarLists.com estimate* (7, 16), Autocar (8, 12, 13), Car & Driver (9, 17), Motorsport (10, 11), Sport Auto France (14), Echappement (15), Auto Bild Sportscars (18)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 07/28/2025, last addition - Caterham Super Seven 1700 Super Sprint.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.
