A sharper, supercar-slaying new Caterham Seven Superlight R500 is out, an ideal vehicle for those who take their driving seriously.

A 2.0-litre Ford Duratec petrol engine, boosted to 263bhp, drives the R500's rear wheels, and can whip the little roadster from standing to 60mph in just 2.88 seconds.

Top speed is 150mph. Performance upgrades, including a sequential gearbox, are available for the trackday market, but the factory-built Superlight R500 is still an enthusiast's bargain at the starting price of £36,995.

For more information on this racing machine and its rich heritage, go online to www.caterham.co.uk