2009 Caterham Seven

    New from

    $69,850 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    12 month, 20,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.2 - 8.6 L / 100km

    About the Caterham Seven

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Caterham Seven is a sports car offered in a 0D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $69,850 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SVR variant and topping out at $129,000 for the CSR.

    There are 2 variants of the Seven available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.3L multi-point injection (147kW/214Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (85kW/155Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 Seven is offered with a 12 month, 20,000 km warranty.

    See Caterham Seven models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    142.86 - 240.98 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    240.98 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 8.6 L/100km
    5.3 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Price
    $69,850 - $129,000
    $42,460
    $426,128
    Warranty (Years)
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    20,000 km
    20,000 km
    Unlimited

    2009 Caterham Seven Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2009 Caterham Seven Specs

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    SVR

    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Platform Code: Sv
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 233.33
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1446
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1115
      • Overall Length (mm): 3360
      • Overall Width (mm): 1685
      • Rear Track (mm): 1446
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2305
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 277
      • Engine (l): 2.3
      • Engine (cc): 2261
      • Engine Code: Cosworth Ydf
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 200
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 147
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 214
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5850
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Integrated
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Integrated
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 20000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 20000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 12
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 20000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 12
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    CSR

    Adds to SVR:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 240.98
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1490
      • Overall Width (mm): 1700
      • Rear Track (mm): 1470
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 4-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 4-point
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 610
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from SVR:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 233.33
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1446
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Width (mm): 1685
      • Rear Track (mm): 1446
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 630
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2009 Caterham Seven Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Caterham Seven

    The most fuel efficient Caterham Seven is the SVR with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Caterham SevenFuel TypeCombined
    2.3L, 6-speed manual, 0-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 0-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    See all Caterham Seven Fuel Economy

    2009 Caterham Seven Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Caterham Seven?

    The Caterham Seven offers a 12 month 20,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Caterham Seven FAQs

    The cheapest Caterham Seven is the SVR that starts from $69,850.

    The most expensive Caterham Seven is the CSR that starts from $129,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Caterham Seven is null kg offered by the following variants: SVR and CSR.

    The largest Caterham Seven is the CSR which measures 1700mm wide, 3360mm in length and sits 1115mm tall.

    The most powerful Caterham Seven is the CSR which has 147kW of power from its 2.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Caterham Seven is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Caterham Seven is the CSR which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Caterham Seven uses Premium Unleaded.

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