Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp
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Chip tuning for Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp ECU
Caterham Catherham Seven (2005) 1.6i 140 hp — sports petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Caterham Cars group (Великобритания, 1973). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 140 to 160 hp (+20 hp, +14%) and torque from 162 to 192 Nm (+30 Nm). The 2005 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.
Caterham builds lightweight track cars and sports cars. Caterham specialises in ultra-lightweight track cars. The Caterham Seven is an iconic track car based on the Lotus Seven. Caterham's petrol range relies mainly on bought-in engines (Ford, Honda, Toyota).
The Caterham community is a niche track scene with bespoke calibrations. Mid-range Caterhams are rare — the brand goes straight to the high-output segment.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp rises from 140 to 160 hp, a gain of 20 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 162 to 192 Nm (+30 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Caterham Catherham Seven?
Stage 1 on the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.6i 140 hp?
Stage 1 on the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp?
Stage 2 on the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Caterham Catherham Seven?
Stage 1 on the Caterham Catherham Seven voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Caterham Catherham Seven — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Caterham Catherham Seven?
The original Caterham Catherham Seven ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Caterham Catherham Seven 1.6i 140 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.