- While only renderings of the car have been released, Camal Studio is ready to build it.
- Each example would cost around €150,000, excluding VAT.
- Complementing the exterior design is a beautiful retro interior with modern tech.
Love the lightweight nature and driver-focused philosophy of the Caterham Seven but not so enthralled by the back-to-basics design? If that sounds like you, then the experts from Italian firm Camal Studio may have the answer.
Eager to give the Caterham a more interesting look, Camal’s team of designers have taken inspiration from Italian classics from the 1950s and 60s, crafting a distinctive exterior for the car. The front half is dominated by a huge clamshell-style hood with luscious curves and subtle creases.
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A dramatic front splitter and large grille immediately demand attention, as do the elliptical LED headlights. The flowing bodywork continues down the sides and includes a pair of retro-inspired wing mirrors and side-exiting exhausts positioned just behind the front wheels. Camal has then created a bespoke decklid that houses the spare wheel and added a nicely curved tail with slim LED taillights.
This special creation, known as the Scoperta, has a sexy interior too. The cabin has been arranged in the shape of a large ellipse and has a single panel floating above the dashboard that includes a unique speedometer and tachometer arranged horizontally. Camal has then crafted a slick three-spoke steering wheel and incorporated a five-speed gated manual shifter. Distinctive headrests and a carbon fiber roll bar complete the modifications.
While the Scoperta currently remains firmly in the virtual realm, Camal has designed it to be suitable for limited-series production, confirming that it can be homologated for road use. No changes will be made to the Caterham’s 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine, meaning it shall continue to pump out 240 hp.
Those interested in buying this unique Caterham had better be willing to open up their checkbooks, as each conversion would cost around €150,000 ($158,000) plus VAT. It’s unclear if that figure includes the cost of the donor vehicle or not.
