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Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition

To mark the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend, Caterham has prepared a limited edition of the Seven.

Called the Caterham Seven Miami Special Edition, the model is based on the track-focused Caterham Seven R and is instantly recognisable for its special enhancements. Among other things, it stands out with a special Aqua paint job with Vibrant Pink/White decals. The Miami lettering and the track shape are featured on the rear, further adding to the car’s very special nature.

According to the company, the Miami lettering is also embroidered on the headrests, and a personalised number plate is fitted to the dashboard. This reveals the very limited nature of the vehicle, as only 12 examples will be made, ten of which will be available for purchase through the company’s US dealer network.

A second plate is located under the bonnet, engraved with the names and signatures of the two workers who assembled the car at the UK factory.

Other features mentioned by the manufacturer include a grille with the "7" logo, a full windshield, side windows, carbon fiber indicators, a roll cage, 13-inch black Apollo wheels, a braking system with 254 mm discs...

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.

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.

Unlike the Donington special edition (limited to 10 units), this Seven Miami Special Edition is specifically for the track. It appears to be the 420R specification with a 2.0L four-cylinder Ford Duratec engine producing 210 hp, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. This translates to 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, a top speed of 219 km/h, and 375 hp per ton.

Under the hood is a 2.0L four-cylinder Ford Duratec naturally aspirated engine with 157 kW/213 hp at 7600 rpm and 203 Nm of torque at 6300 rpm. The car weighs just 560 kilograms, offering a power-to-weight ratio of 375 hp per ton. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds, while the top speed is 219 km/h.

Inside, highlights include the name "Miami" stitched into the headrests, as well as a plaque on the dashboard and another in the engine bay commemorating this special edition.

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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