Caterham Superlight R500 (2024)

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"When the cars you built for racing become banned from racing and breed franchise slogans such as “Caterham Seven, the Car That's Too Fast to Race” you know you’re doing something right. The Caterham Superlight is the latest masterwork created by one of the patriarchs of racing design, Colin Chapman. The basic design of the Superlight R500 are the bones of the Lotus 7 which has existed in a mostly unaltered form for more than 50 years. Sure, there have been evolutions in materials, tweaks to dimensions, and the old live-axle rear suspension has long been replaced by a De Dion rear axle. At its heart, however, this is the same car that proved itself unfairly advantageous to race other cars. Caterham purchased the rights to the Lotus 7 in 1973 and has since been “simplifying and adding lightness” as Chapman prophesized so long ago. The Superlight R500 represents a weapons-grade thrill car that can deliver breathtaking performance anywhere it’s required. There are few cars in the world that can match its 0-60 times (at sub-3 seconds) and even fewer that can also equal its lap times that are otherwise only achievable in a purpose-built race car."
—Official description^[1]

The 2013 Caterham Superlight R500 - abbreviated as Caterham R500 - is a rear-wheel drive lightweight sports car by Caterham.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the IGN Car Pack and in all subsequent main titles of the Forza series.

It also appears in Forza Motorsport 6: Apex as part of the Power to Weight Car Pack.

1 Synopsis
2 Performance
3 Variants
- 3.1 Forza Edition
4 Statistics
- 4.1 Forza Edition
5 Conversions
6 Trivia
7 Gallery
- 7.1 Promotional
- 7.2 Forza Edition
- 7.3 Forzavista
8 References

Synopsis[]

The R500 is a track-ready model based on the Caterham 7 sports car. With a weight of only 1116 lb (506 kg) it is the lightest open-top sports car to appear in the Forza series, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in under three seconds.

The R500 debuted in 2008 and ceased production in 2014 to make room for the more powerful 620 R.^[2]

The R500 utilises a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout with a weight distribution of (47/53)%. It is based on a steel spaceframe chassis covered by aluminium body panels with a curb weight reduced to 1116 lb (506 kg) thanks to using carbon fiber and kevlar.^[3]

The powertrain of the R500 is a two litre Duratec engine by Ford with 263 hp (196 kW) at 8500 rpm and 177 ft·lb (240 N·m) at 7200 rpm. In order to match the increase of power, the R500 is fitted with a six-speed sequential manual transmission.^[4]

Performance[]

Due to a close-ratio transmission, the R500 has notably quick acceleration as seen on a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time in 2.9 seconds and 0 to 100 mph (161 km/h) time in 7 seconds. As a consequence, it already maxes out at 155 mph (250 km/h) and has strongly pronounced oversteer that requires precise throttle management in corners.

Variants[]

Forza Edition[]

The Forza Edition is an upgraded variant in Forza Horizon 4 that can be won as a Wheelspin prize. It has a Drift Skills boost and an S2 class upgrade preset.

Statistics[]

	Speed5.8 Handling5.4 Acceleration8.7 Launch8.4 Braking5.7	A632
Required DLC: Requires the IGN Car Pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 82,000CR
Performance & Body Family Body Family: Track Toys Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.8 Handling5.5 Acceleration8.6 Braking5.4	A676
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 82,000CR
Performance & Division Division: Track Toys Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.8 Handling5.5 Acceleration8.6 Launch8.1 Braking5.4	A674
Required DLC: A downloadable content pack is required
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Available from the beginning
Performance Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.8 Handling5.5 Acceleration8.6 Braking5.4 Rare	A679
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 135,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Track Toys Collection Tier: Tier 3 - Rare(+245) Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile:missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed2.9 Braking3.5 Handling3.4 Acceleration5.5	A669
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 130,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Track Toys Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile:missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.8 Handling7.2 Acceleration8.5 Launch8.1 Braking8.9	S1824
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 82,000CR
Performance & Championship Championship: Extreme Track Toys Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.8 Handling6.8 Acceleration8.4 Launch7.9 Braking7.9	A751
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 105,000CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship Championship: Extreme Track Toys Speed: Top Speed: 155.3mph(249.9km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):2.900secs. 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):7.014secs. Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):141.5ft(43.1m) 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):343.3ft(104.6m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):0.92g 120 mph(193 km/h):0.90g

	Speed6.4 Handling6.9 Acceleration6.8 Launch7.9 Braking7.1	S1804
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 82,000CR Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Track Toys Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):missing data 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):missing data Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):missing data 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):missing data 120 mph(193 km/h):missing data

	Speed5.6 Handling5.4 Accel5.7 Launch6.2 Braking4.6 Offroad3.9	A786
Availability Autoshow: Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 82,000 CR Wheelspin: Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: N/A Festival Playlist: Series 4 (Autumn) - The Trial: "Full Speed Ahead" Series 12 (Summer) - "Grand Tourers" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Track Toys Value:82,000CR Rarity: Rare Speed: Top Speed: 155.8mph(250.7km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):2.889secs. 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):6.972secs. Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):121.8ft(37.1m) 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):296.6ft(90.4m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):1.09g 120 mph(193 km/h):1.08g

Forza Edition

	Speed7.2 Handling9.1 Acceleration7.0 Launch8.6 Braking9.2	S2925
Unlock Requirements Wheelspin: This vehicle can not be purchased from the Autoshow, but can be rewarded from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 4(Winter) for 275 FP Festival Playlist: Series 11(Spring) - 50% season completion Series 13(Autumn) - "Stock Superlights" The Trial Series 24(Winter) - "10 Downing Street Scene" championship Series 44(Autumn) - "Stock Superlights" The Trial Series 56(Autumn) - "Stock Superlights" The Trial
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Track Toys Value:332,000CR Rarity: Forza Edition Boost:Drift Skills Speed: Top Speed: 191.8mph(308.6km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph(0-97 km/h):2.552secs. 0-100 mph(0-161 km/h):5.808secs. Braking: 60-0 mph(97-0 km/h):112.9ft(34.4m) 100-0 mph(161-0 km/h):265.3ft(80.9m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph(97 km/h):1.27g 120 mph(193 km/h):1.52g

Conversions[]

	Conversion - Engine
	3.0L V8 - Racing
	3.0L V8 - Racing
	3.0L V8 - Racing
	1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally 3.2L I6 (321 hp) 3.0L V8 - Racing

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger
	Single Turbo Positive-Displacement Supercharger

Trivia[]

The R500 featured in Forza Motorsport 7 has a non-stock rollcage that cannot be removed.
It is featured in the Forzathon Weekly Challenge "Thoroughbred" in Forza Horizon 4.