Caterham reveals 12-unit Seven Miami Special Edition for F1 race weekend
The track-only Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition packs a 210bhp Ford Duratec engine, hits 0-100km/h in around 4 seconds and is limited to just 12 cars with 10 reserved for US dealers.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- Caterham builds 12 Seven Miami Special Editions for the 2026 F1 weekend
- Track-only Seven R powered by a 210bhp Ford Duratec four-cylinder
- 10 of 12 cars allocated to Caterham's US dealer network
Caterham has revealed the 2026 Seven Miami Special Edition, a track-only build limited to just 12 examples ahead of this weekend's Formula One race in Florida. The British sports car maker will debut the car on Friday 1 May at the Miami International Autodrome with 10 of the 12 cars heading to its US dealer network.
A bespoke build for the F1 race weekend
The Miami Special Edition wears a custom Aqua paint finish with Vibrant Pink and White decals running down the side. A Miami script and a silhouette of the F1 circuit feature on the rear, tying the car directly to the race weekend.
Inside, the Miami logo is embroidered on the headrests. Every car gets an individually numbered plaque on the dashboard, plus a second plaque in the engine bay engraved with the names and signatures of the two builders who hand-assembled it at Caterham's UK factory.
The car is based on the wide-body Seven R and rolls on Apollo wheels, with a 620 nosecone, lowered floors, sequential shift lights and carbon indicator pods rounding out the spec.
2026 Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition specs and performance
A 2.0-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder sits up front, producing 210bhp at 7,600rpm and giving the car a 375bhp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio. Drive runs through a five-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels.
Caterham quotes 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds (around 0-100km/h in just under 4 seconds) and a top speed of 136mph, or roughly 219km/h. It's track-only, so it won't be turning up at your local cars and coffee.
| Spec | Detail |
| Engine | 2.0-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder |
| Power | 210bhp at 7,600rpm |
| Power-to-weight | 375bhp per tonne |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 0-60mph | 3.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 136mph (around 219km/h) |
| Production run | 12 examples |
Senior Vice President of Operations Trevor Steel said the car represents "the very best of lightweight British engineering," and that the launch in Miami "will be a significant moment for our brand."
Pricing and Australian availability
Caterham hasn't published a price for the Seven Miami Special Edition. Buyers will need to apply directly with 10 of the 12 cars earmarked for the brand's US dealer network through Miami-based Walt Grace Vintage. There's no word on Australian availability and given Caterham's focus on US expansion off the back of its Precision Drive Club partnership, local buyers shouldn't hold their breath.
For Aussie Caterham fans this one is purely a spectator sport, but it's a sharp reminder that the British sports car maker is still building hand-assembled specials for collectors who want something well outside the usual supercar mould.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition cost?
Caterham hasn't published pricing. The car is sold on application through its dealer network, with 10 of the 12 examples allocated to US dealers.
Is the Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition coming to Australia?
No. Production is capped at 12 cars and 10 are earmarked for Caterham's US dealer network, with the remaining two not confirmed for Australia.
What engine does the Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition use?
It uses a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated Ford Duratec four-cylinder producing 210bhp at 7,600rpm, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
