Caterham Launches Limited-Edition Seven 310 Encore, Bids Farewell To Ford Sigma Engines

Only 25 examples of the 310 Encore will be made available to customers in the UK, US and UAE, with prices starting from £39,995.

The Caterham Seven 310 Encore will be powered by the 1.6-litre Sigma engine delivering 152 bhp at 7,000rpm, paired with a five-speed gearbox allowing the Encore to accelerate from 0-96 kmph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of approximately 205 kmph.

“For over 50 years the Caterham Seven has been powered to success by various versions of Ford’s four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. From the simplicity of the original 1.6-litre Crossflow through to the sophisticated Sigma, these units offer an unrivalled blend of exhilarating performance and affordable running costs. The Sigma also has an incredible motorsport pedigree, having been at the heart of numerous Caterham race series for nearly two decades,” Bob Laishley, CEO, Caterham Cars, said.

For the Encore, it has been fitted with several enhancements inspired by the Sigma-powered Caterham 310R Championship including a lightened flywheel, sports suspension pack and 254mm vented front brake discs that use red-finished quad piston calipers and a race brake master cylinder.

The Encore is available with a range of six colour schemes, inspired by six pop and rock songs. The new paint colours have been named Blue Monday, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Green Light, Orange Crush, Back in Black and White Noise. Exterior upgrades include a 620 aero nose cone, CUP grille, carbon fibre front wings and a standard black pack finish for the windscreen surround, headlight bowls and exhaust heat shield cover. Also included is a bespoke gun metal finish for the chassis and 13-inch black Apollo alloy wheels with track-ready TOYO R888R tyres.

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The Seven 310 Encore interior feature black leather seats with dark grey stitching and a unique Encore logo. It also includes a carbon fibre dashboard and bespoke Encore edition dials, while motorsport-inspired touches include the gearshift light, four-point harness and removable MOMO steering wheel. Each car has been finished with a numbered plaque that is located between the seats on the rear interior panel, denoting the individual car number of 25 available.

“As a result, the Seven 310 Encore really is a proper tribute to this long-lasting and unique association. Perfectly designed for road and track, it distils all the successes of the last half century into a unique vehicle that truly acts as a fitting celebration of the Ford Sigma’s indelible mark on Caterham history,” Laishley added.