- The Seven Nürburgring Edition celebrates 100 years of the world’s most legendary race circuit
- Unveiled for the first time at the 2026 ADAC 24 hours of Nürburgring, only 100 examples of this edition will be available to customers
- Model fitted with bespoke Bilstein race suspension, optimised for the unique challenge of driving the ‘Ring
- Powered by 210bhp naturally aspirated 2.0 litre Ford Duratec Engine, and available with exclusive Nürburgring graphics pack, colour-schemes and unique dash plaque
- Prices start at £48,995 and the limited-edition cars are exclusively available to purchase through Caterham’s global dealer network
Friday, 15th May 2026 – Caterham has launched its latest limited-edition model, the Seven Nürburgring Edition, to celebrate 100 years of the most legendary and demanding circuit in the world.
Only 100 examples of the Nürburgring Edition will be made available to customers globally, based on either a Seven 420R or a Seven 340R, market dependent, with prices starting in the UK from £48,995 (inc VAT).
The bespoke race suspension has been developed exclusively for this model by Bilstein, using its advanced vertical dynamics test rig at the Bilstein Test Facility. Engineered specifically around the demands of the Nürburgring, the suspension setup was refined to deliver exceptional capability on both road and track. The result is a suspension package tailored specifically for this unique limited edition.
Teamed with a naturally aspirated 2.0 litre Ford Duratec Engine, it delivers 210bhp at 7,600rpm for a power-to-weight ratio of 375bhp/tonne. Paired with a five-speed gearbox, the Nürburgring Edition accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds and tops out at a top speed of 136mph.
Alongside the custom-developed Bilstein damping and performance, there are several visual additions inside and out to match. As a fully licensed Nürburgring product, the edition features the distinctive branding and logo from the circuit, as well as the iconic red and grey colours available as paint finishes. These include a choice of three Nürburgring paint colours – Verkehrsrot (Traffic Red), Achatgrau (Agate Grey) and Basaltgrau (Basalt Grey), whilst custom paint colours are also available.
Other exterior upgrades include a Nürburgring “red” track day roll bar, a Nürburgring mesh grill with Seven logo in dual colour and a 620-style nosecone with carbon aero whiskers. The chassis colour is a distinctive Gunmetal Grey and the car features carbon front wings, Black Pack (black windscreen, headlamp bowls and exhaust heat shield), composite aero screen and LED rear lights clusters.
On the interior, the leather seats are complete with Nürburgring embroidery and red stitching, which is also found on the transmission tunnel. This is alongside carbon interior panels, a four-point road harnesses and sequential shift lights.
As the final touch, each car has an individually numbered plaque for each of the 100 units produced.
For a century, the fondly named ‘Green Hell’s’ 12.9-mile track in the Eifel Mountains in west Germany has been the ultimate proving ground for both car and driver.
Along with its changing elevation and camber across its 73 corners, the Nürburgring is a site where Caterham’s road and race cars have flourished for decades. Most notably, an 11th place finish at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2002, which saw an outstanding drive by Chris Cooper, Chris Harris, Clive Richards and Peter Haynes.
Trevor Steel, Senior Vice President of Operations, Caterham Cars, said: “For a century, this track has championed values that are at the heart of what the Seven is all about – balance, precision and an unmatched driving experience.
“We set out to capture the spirit of the ‘Ring, with every element of the car being honed to reflect the track’s unique demands and character. Designed both for use on the track and the road, the Seven Nürburgring Edition is a unique vehicle that perfectly pays tribute to this famous, globally renowned circuit”.
The Caterham Seven Nürburgring Edition will be unveiled at the upcoming 2026 ADAC 24 hours of Nürburgring.
Seven Nürburgring Edition Specifications
Pricing (UK): From £48,995 (for US customers, from $56,595 as a rolling chassis only)
| Engine | Ford Duratec 1999cc, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox |
| Chassis Size (S3) | L: 3,100mm, W: 1,575mm, H: 1,090mm |
| Max Power | 210 bhp @ 7600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 203 Nm @ 6300 rpm |
| Weight | 560kg (specification dependent) |
| 0-60 MPH | 3.8 seconds |
| Power-to-Weight | 375 bhp-per-tonne |
| Top Speed | 136 mph |
| Brakes | Front – Uprated ventilated brakes with quad piston calipers |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, 1.93 turns lock-to-lock |
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