"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 Sure, there have been evolutions in materials, tweaks to dimensions, and the old live-axle rear suspension has long been replaced by a De Dion rear axle.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 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.
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 features a Drift Skills boost and an S2 class upgrade preset.
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.4
Acceleration 8.7
Launch 8.4
Braking 5.7
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A 632 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the IGN Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 82,000 CR | ||
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 | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.5
Acceleration 8.6
Braking 5.4
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A 676 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 82,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Track Toys
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.4 mph (253.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 101.7 ft (31 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 256.6 ft (78.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.23 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.19 g | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.5
Acceleration 8.6
Launch 8.1
Braking 5.4
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A 674 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Power to Weight Car Pack | ||
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 | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.5
Acceleration 8.6
Braking 5.4
Rare
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A 679 |
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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 | ||
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Speed 2.9 Braking 3.5
Handling 3.4
Acceleration 5.5
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A 669 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 130,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Track Toys
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.6 mph (253.6 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 11.600 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 106.0 ft (32.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 270.3 ft (82.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.20 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.17 g | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 7.2
Acceleration 8.5
Launch 8.1
Braking 8.9
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S1 824 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 82,000 CR | ||
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 | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 6.8
Acceleration 8.4
Launch 7.9
Braking 7.9
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A 751 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 105,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Extreme Track Toys
Speed:
Top Speed: 155.3 mph (249.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.014 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 141.5 ft (43.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 343.3 ft (104.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.92 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.90 g | ||
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Speed 6.4 Handling 6.9
Acceleration 6.8
Launch 7.9
Braking 7.1
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S1 804 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 82,000 CR 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 | ||
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Speed 5.6 Handling 5.4
Accel 5.7
Launch 6.2
Braking 4.6
Offroad 3.9 |
A 786 |
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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 Series 30 (Spring) - "Sit Up and Take Lotus" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Track Toys Value: 82,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 155.8 mph (250.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.889 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.972 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.8 ft (37.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 296.6 ft (90.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.08 g | ||
Forza Edition
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Speed 7.2 Handling 9.1
Acceleration 7.0
Launch 8.6
Braking 9.2
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S2 925 |
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Unlock Requirements
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.
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 Series 65 (Autumn) - "Stock Superlights" The Trial Series 74 (Autumn) - "Stock Superlights" The Trial | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Track Toys Value: 332,000 CR
Rarity:
Forza Edition
Boost: Drift Skills
Speed:
Top Speed: 191.8 mph (308.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.552 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 5.808 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 112.9 ft (34.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 265.3 ft (80.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.27 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.52 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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3.0L V8 - Racing |
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3.0L V8 - Racing |
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3.0L V8 - Racing |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 3.2L I6 (321 hp), 3.0L V8 - Racing |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Trivia[]
- The R500 featured in Forza Motorsport 7 and Forza Motorsport (2023) has a non-stock rollcage that cannot be removed.
- It is featured in the Forzathon Weekly Challenge "Thoroughbred" in Forza Horizon 4.
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 6
Forza Horizon 3
(Front)
(Front)
Forza Horizon 3
(Rear)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 5
Forza Motorsport 5
Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Motorsport (2023)
Forza Motorsport (2023)
Forza Edition[]
Forza Edition
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forzavista[]
Interior
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Trunk
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Engine
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net
- ↑ Production - autoblog.com
- ↑ Specifications (platform) - rac.co.uk
- ↑ Specifications - carmagazine.co.uk
| Caterham | |
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| 2010s | Superlight R500 '13 (Forza Edition) |