Caterham Seven 160 vs. Morgan Three-Wheeler, which is quicker 'round a track

Morgan Three-Wheeler or Caterham? That is a decision we desperately wish we had to wrestle with. Both are truly iconic vehicles, boasting a cult-like following. With the Morgan, it's unique layout and vintage look make it one of the single most interesting vehicles on the road, even if its V-twin engine doesn't deliver a ton of grunt.

With the Caterham, though, we have a known performance icon. In this 160 variant, though, there's only 80 horsepower at work, courtesy of a turbocharged, three-cylinder engine.

So, which would you choose? The seriously cool Morgan or the classically styled, entry level Caterham? Evo is here to help you figure that out. The Brit mag has taken the two cars to Mallory Park circuit in Leicester, UK, to see which is best.

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2015 Renault-Caterham Sports Car by EVO Magazine

Renault has been developing a new sports car in collaboration with British sports car manufacturer Caterham for a number of years now. Although no official details, specifications, images or spyshots of the car have been released thus far, EVO magazine recently published the following rendering of what the upcoming sports car could look like.

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Renault will have new Alpine ready by end of 2015

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Renault Alpine Coming in 2015 as Porsche Boxster Rival

Peugeot and Citroen have fallen from grace with people who love K&N filters and have spiky hair, but Renault still has a reputation for delivering some of the most fun compact cars in the world. We are of course talking about the three RS models, but soon, the French will move into a different field with the revival of the Alpine.

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Caterham RS Levante - Sold Out

Despite the recent decline in car sales and consumer spending, all of the ?115,000 plus Caterham-based Levante supercars scheduled for production have been sold.

Launched in Spring 2008, the Levante is the most powerful production Caterham ever, with only eight being hand-built by Hertfordshire-based RS Performance in association with Caterham Cars.
The Levante boasts RS Performance's unique, in-house designed supercharged 500+bhp 2.4 litre V8 engine, housed in a modified version of the lightweight Caterham SV chassis. With close to 1000bhp-per-tonne, the figure is nearly double that of the Bugatti Veyron.

With its modern and aggressive interpretation of the Seven's classic looks, the Levante possesses a sophisticated electronics package, including traction and launch control, to allow drivers to get the most from the incredible machine.

All new owners of Caterham RS models are required to attend a two-day advanced driving course on delivery of their machines.

Caterham sales & marketing director, Andy Noble, commented: 'The fact that all eight Levantes have been sold so quickly comes as no surprise. Over the last 51 years, the Seven has created and met the demand for those searching for the purest form of driving available. For drivers looking for the ultimate, the Levante facilitates that by taking Colin Chapman?s original design to a staggering new level.'

In parallel to the success of the Caterham RS Levante, Caterham Cars enjoyed one of its best ever sales periods this summer thanks to the arrival of the critically acclaimed Superlight R500 and the expansion of the Academy race series from two to three grids for the 2009 season.

RS Performance 'Levante' Technical Specification
Price
115,000 (dependent on specification)
Chassis
Caterham SV
Engine
2.4-litre, 40-valve RST-V8 supercharged
Max Power
500+bhp @ 10,000rpm
Max Torque
300 lbsft @ 8500rpm
Supercharge boost
0.8 psi
Gearbox
6-speed sequential, paddle shift option
TransmissionLSD
0-60mph (claimed)Less than 3 seconds
Top Speed
150mph (limited)
Wheelbase
2305mm
Overall length
3530mm
Overall width
1685mm
Height
1140mm
Weight
From 520kgs
Suspension
Front; FreeStyle, Rear; de Dion. Nitron 3-way adjustable shocks all corners
Wheels
Image Billet; front 8 x 15, rear 10 x 15
Tires
Avon CR500; front 195/45-15, rear 245/40-15
Brakes
Hi Spec; front 280mm vented, rear 260mm.
Exhaust system
BTB 2 x 4-2-1 rear exit
Dashboard
Farringdon and SPA design
Driver aids
Traction Control, Launch Control
Additional
Two day driver training course provided on delivery of vehicle

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