MME is a Bahrain based motorsport services company. We represent Caterham Cars regionally as well as offering a full range of direct and indirect services including the provision of training, licensing, corporate hospitality packages, and spare parts for Caterham and others.

Development of the Caterham Gulf 7 (G7) Spec race car

The prestigious Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has commited to a championship which is due to start in September 2005. Against stiff compitition, MME were successfull in winning the bid to provide the most appropriate race car for this purpose.

While the Caterham 7, with over 40 years of history behind it's fundemental design is well known for its durability and performance, even the highest spec versions are not ideally suited to the heat of the Middle East enviornment.

Thus the need to develop a specification that is better suited to the ardous conditions. The Gulf 7 (G7 as it is now known) is built around the wider SV chassis which ensures comfort and safety for even large drivers and passengers while ensuring ample room for a race radiator and twin fans within the nose. Engine cooling is further boosted by an oil cooler.

The life and durabilty of any race engine is directly related to the quality of cooling and engine oiling systems. A specially designed finned dry sump combats high 'G' forces while offering some additional cooling. Significantly, engine oil is de-aerated through a sophisticated swirl tower, combating the problems associated with many dry sump systems.

The combination of the Ford Duratech derived Cosworth 2.3 Litre engine with the above and many other high end specifications make for a highly reliable performance RACE CAR that can even be used on the road.

(Refer to the 'Specification and Costs' link above for more information)

 

For further details please contact Karl on (+973) 39445987 or
email: karl@motorsportme.com