is our first look at what Caterham could look like in a post-electrified world.
In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about the Project V, as well as what’s next for the new electric sports car.CAR saw the new Project V several months ago, but Goodwood marked the first time the car has been seen by the general public. According to Laishley, the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive: ‘It’s been nonstop in there with everybody wanting to come and look at the car,’ he said.
However, the crucial figure here is the weight; Caterham has targeted a kerb weight of 1190kg, making it one of the lightest EVs on the market. That featherweight figure has been achieved with a carbonfibre and aluminium composite chassis.After reveal, the Caterham Project V will now undergo a feasibility study, as the brand weighs up and formulates a business case for the new lightweight EV.
Caterham’s new chief designer will also play a key role in the road to production: ‘I’m like a custodian of the shape,’ Jannarelly told CAR at Goodwood. ‘I need to make sure this shape will go into production.’