26.11.2009
The Caterham Superlight R500 may be small and lightweight, and on many a petrolheads’ wish list, but only now is it tiny enough to fit into a Christmas stocking.
Caterham Cars’ most rapid road-going vehicle has been recreated to scale complete with remote control and BBC Top Gear’s The Stig behind the wheel.
The miniature Caterham R500 celebrates the model’s star turn on BBC Top Gear last December.
The full size version demonstrated its blistering speed around the programme’s famous test track, recording one of the fastest ever laps, and scooping the show’s coveted Car of the Year award for 2008.
At 1:16 scale, with full function radio control, the model makes for an ideal gift for anyone over the age of 8 years (although Fathers, Uncles and close family friends should really test it out before allowing an 8-year old near the controls).
Not only is the Caterham R500 available in two colours – the famous white and red stripe, plus the yellow and black combination – but both are on separate radio frequencies, allowing owners to race each other.
Exclusively sold from Marks & Spencer stores in throughout the UK, the remote controlled Caterham R500 is priced at £19.99.
Alternatively, contact Caterham Cars direct for the full size version, by calling 01883 333700 or by visiting www.caterham.co.uk.
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- Even lighter than the real thing, but sadly no launch control.
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- Caterham R500 – Batteries not included
About Steve Davies
Steve is a media, venture, and technology advisor and a former Partner at KPMG Consulting, PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Managing Partner at EIM - his clients range from global web and media companies to small start-ups. He formed Drivers Republic (DR) in 2007, the UK's first digital automotive magazine, with a team of EVO and Autocar writers before creating SkiddMark, and also writes as a guest contributor on Unruly Media’s Meme Machine blog and for Econsultancy’s digital marketing blog.
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8 Comments
Archie Davies
November 26, 2009sweeeeeeet, yes please!
Mike GT
November 27, 2009facebook pic = creepy
Archie Davies
November 26, 2009sweeeeeeet, yes please!
Mike GT
November 27, 2009facebook pic = creepy
Chris
November 26, 2009There’s a promo vid for these models on Caterham’s site somewhere.
Chris
November 26, 2009There’s a promo vid for these models on Caterham’s site somewhere.
Richard
November 27, 2009Can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBaAxvXTg7A
Richard
November 27, 2009Can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBaAxvXTg7A