Caterham unveiled a limited-run variant of the Seven R called the Seven Miami Special Edition.Like the rest of the Seven R lineup, the Miami Edition is a track-only special with a Ford Duratec naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine making 207 horsepower.The Miami Special Edition sports a bespoke livery and a unique interior. It’s limited to just 12 models, though only 10 are going on sale in the United States.
Caterham, the boutique British sports car manufacturer famous for building cars that are little more than a pair of seats, an engine, and four tires, is making a push to expand its reach. Aimed at helping the company grow its reputation in the United States, Caterham just revealed the Seven Miami Special Edition ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend.
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The Seven Miami Special Edition is leading Caterham’s new foray into the American market. Unsurprisingly, given the name, the Miami Special Edition features a livery to celebrate the Floridian city. The body is finished in a custom Aqua hue and sports a unique decal package in Vibrant Pink and white. The rear of the car reads “Miami,” while the rear left fender showcases an outline of the Formula 1 circuit. The same “Miami” script appears on the headrests, and the dashboard displays a numbered plaque representing the edition’s limited availability.
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The special edition is based on the Seven R, which means it’s restricted to track use. As with the rest of the Seven R lineup, the Miami edition sports a Ford Duratec naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine that makes 207 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers might look wimpy—it’s barely more than a Miata, after all—but the Seven R weighs just 1235 pounds, over 1200 fewer than the Mazda. That means even with a Mazda five-speed manual transmission equipped, the Caterham can zip to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
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Caterham is limiting production of the Miami version to just 12 units, with 10 examples allocated for U.S. customers. The automaker hasn’t listed an official price for the special edition, though the standard Seven R costs $51,995.
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