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 Photo of 2005 Caterham 7 CSR 260
2. 1999 Caterham R500 1.8L K Series 11.9 Photo of 1999 Caterham R500 1.8L K Series
3. 2002 Caterham R300 12.4 Photo of 2002 Caterham R300
4. 2007 Caterham 7 CSR 200 12.6 Photo of 2007 Caterham 7 CSR 200
5. 2014 Caterham Seven 485 R 12.6 Photo of 2014 Caterham Seven 485 R
6. 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight 12.8 Photo of 1996 Caterham 7 Superlight
7. 2013 Caterham Seven 620R 12.8 @ 117 Photo of 2013 Caterham Seven 620R
8. 2022 Caterham 420 Cup 12.8 @ 69 Photo of 2022 Caterham 420 Cup
9. 2004 Caterham Superlight R 13.0 @ 103 Photo of 2004 Caterham Superlight R
10. 2002 Caterham R300 Superlight 13.2 @ 105 Photo of 2002 Caterham R300 Superlight
11. 2022 Caterham Seven 340R 13.4 Photo of 2022 Caterham Seven 340R
12. 1990 Caterham 7 HPC 13.6 @ 101 Photo of 1990 Caterham 7 HPC
13. 1985 Caterham Super Seven 1700 Super Sprint 14.6 @ 95 Photo of 1985 Caterham Super Seven 1700 Super Sprint
14. 2019 Caterham Super Seven 1600 14.7 Photo of 2019 Caterham Super Seven 1600
15. 2021 Caterham Seven 170R 15.2 Photo of 2021 Caterham Seven 170R
16. 1993 Caterham 7 1.4 Supersport 15.5 @ 94 Photo of 1993 Caterham 7 1.4 Supersport
17. 1997 Caterham Seven Classic VX 1600 15.5 @ 84 Photo of 1997 Caterham Seven Classic VX 1600
18. 2014 Caterham Seven 160 15.6 Photo of 2014 Caterham Seven 160

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.