Performance Review: Caparo T1 3.5l V8 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Caparo T1 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Caparo T1 3.5l V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Caparo T1 has a 3494cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The T1 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the T1's Rear Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 550 kgs (1212 lbs) this makes the Caparo T1 3.5l V8 in the same weight category as the 2013 Caterham 7 485 2.0L or the give or take 50kg.

The Caparo T1 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp)

In terms of power the 3494cc 32V V8 engine produces 575 bhp (428 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp) or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (563 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Caparo T1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 (1045.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Caparo T1.

The Caparo T1 has a Power to weight ratio of 1045.4 bhp per ton and 563.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 T1 competing with the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 (1045.4 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 (1021.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Caparo T1 generating around 563.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo (579.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged 4.2 V8 Turbo (577.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.6 secs, this made the Caparo T1 3.5l V8 as fast as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs) the or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs). This Caparo T1 3.5l V8 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (2.60 secs) the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the and the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the T1 and the 2012 Audi R8 Plus 5.2 V10

When talking about the performance of the Caparo T1 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.26 secs @ 165.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Audi R8 Plus 5.2 V10 (8.23 secs), the 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (8.23 secs), and the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (8.24 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Caparo T1 3.5l V8 has a maximum speed of 204mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 T1 equals the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 then how about the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph).

Related Links:

2007 T1 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Caparo

Car Comparison