H Caterham παρουσίασε το 2013 το 620R, το κορυφαίο μοντέλο της, το οποίο εξοπλίζεται με τον 2,0-λιτρο Duratec κινητήρα της Ford απόδοσης 315 ίππων στις 7.700 σ.α.λ με 296 Nm ροπής στις 7.350 σ.α.λ, επιτρέποντας στο αυτοκίνητο να κάνει τα 0-96 χλμ/ώρα σε 2,79 δευτερόλεπτα.
Η Lego με τη σειρά της παρουσίασε την υπό κλίμακα έκδοση του Caterham 620R, η οποία αποτελείται από 770 κομμάτια. Είναι σε κίτρινο χρώμα με μαύρες λωρίδες και έχει μήκος 28 εκατ., πλάτος 14 εκατ. και ύψος 10 εκατ.. Προσφέρεται μαζί με βάση και θα είναι διαθέσιμο από 1 Οκτωβρίου με τη τιμή του στην Αγγλία να ορίζεται στις 69 λίρες (€81,3).
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AUTOMOTIVE AND TOY ICONS MEET AS CATERHAM’S BALLISTIC 620R IS RECREATED IN A NEW LEGO® SET
Caterham has today unveiled a brand new model which features a rather different build process to its usual run of 500 cars a year – the brand’s very first immortalisation in LEGO® form.
Technicians from the legendary British sportscar manufacturer have downed their tools and picked up the plastic, teaming up with the equally iconic toy maker to create the first ever LEGO Caterham, due to hit the shelves this October.
The plastic bricks, resplendent in Caterham’s typically garish yellow, create the beautifully engineered LEGO Caterham 620R, capable of reaching a heart-racing* top speed of 6mph**.
Originally submitted by fanatic Carl Greatrix to the LEGO Ideas platform, in which fans can submit their ideas for new LEGO sets, the Seven gained the requisite 10,000 votes and the LEGO Ideas Review team selected the 620R to go into production.
Consisting of over 770 pieces, including a replica 620R engine and gear stick, the LEGO Caterham stands 10cm tall and 28cm long. Other unique features which may cause fans to blow a gasket include:
Removable nose cone
Removable engine cover
Steering wheel
Opening boot
Functioning axle stands which allow the wheels to be removed
Caterham Chief Commercial Officer, David Ridley, said: “Caterham has always prided itself on producing bespoke, hand-built cars for its customers. Our army of fans who build their own Caterham Sevens are equally discerning when it comes to the detail and craftsmanship which is central to Caterham, and we worked closely with the LEGO team to ensure the LEGO model replicated that.
“The LEGO 620R has various unique features – the intricately-designed engine was certainly a surprise when we lifted the bonnet for the first time. It’s really satisfying to know that fans can recreate and build their own 620R with LEGO bricks.”
The Caterham LEGO 620R will be available to buy from October 1st, priced £69.To find out more visithttp://www.caterham.co.uk or call 01293 312300.
*Heart-racing for toy drivers
**not scientifically proven
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Product Name
Caterham Seven 620R
Description
Build and display a detailed LEGO® model of the Caterham Seven 620R sports car. Packed with authentic details, it features a removable nose cone, engine and engine cover, and an opening boot containing axle stands. An ideal gift for LEGO fans and car enthusiasts with a love of classic sports cars.
· Available October 1st
· $79.99 US, $99.99 CA
· Features a removable nose cone, engine and engine cover, and an opening boot containing four axle stands.
· Build and display an authentic replica of the Caterham Seven 620R sports car in LEGO® bricks.
· Place the car on the axle stands to remove the wheels like a mechanic.
· Includes a booklet about the LEGO® fan/designer and the Seven 620R.
· This set includes over 770 pieces and offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 12+.
· Measures over 3” (10cm) high, 11” (28cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide.
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