Caterham CT03
Caterham's Renault-powered 2013 contender, raced by Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde in a brighter shade of green.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Caterham CT03
Designed by Mark Smith and Lewis Butler, the CT03 was unveiled at Jerez on the eve of 2013 testing, with Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde as its drivers. It used a Renault 2.4-litre V8 with KERS and a Red Bull Technology seven-speed gearbox. During pre-season testing Lotus technical director James Allison questioned its exhaust outlet bodywork, and the FIA later deemed the system illegal. A major upgrade after the first three races added a vanity panel over the stepped nose, but the car scored no points and Caterham finished 11th in the Constructors' Championship, with 14th place as its best result.
Caterham CT03 specs
The Caterham CT03 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Caterham |
|---|---|
| Model | CT03 |
| Years | 2013 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2013) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic (Red Bull Technology) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 642 kg (1,415 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1168 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Caterham CT03 rarity in CarSpot
The Caterham CT03 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Caterham CT03 fun facts
- Heikki Kovalainen drove the CT03 in first practice in Bahrain and said it was basically the previous year's car with nothing done to it.
- The vanity panel added over the stepped nose in the early-season upgrade was later removed, and the car raced without it for the rest of the year.
- In the last two races of 2013, sponsor AirAsia used the cars to promote relief for communities in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan.