| Caterham Project V | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterham Cars |
| Production | 2023 (to commence) |
| Designer | Anthony Jannarelly |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Powertrain | |
| Power output | 272 PS (200 kW; 268 bhp) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm (101.8 in) |
| Length | 4,255 mm (168 in) |
| Width | 1,893 mm (75 in) |
| Height | 1,226 mm (48 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,190 kg (2,620 lb) |
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On 7 June 2023, Caterham Cars announced that the Project V would be presented on 12 July 2023. [1] [2]
The Project V is the work of French designer Anthony Jannarelly, co-founder of the Jannarelly brand, which produces the Design-1, [3] and became Caterham's chief of design in November 2022.
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