Caterham unveils limited-edition Seven HWM Edition inspired by 1951 racer
Caterham and HWM have launched a limited-edition Seven HWM Edition, inspired by the legendary 1951 HWM-Alta grand prix car, with only 19 units available.
19
£57,990
3.8 seconds
What Happened
The Seven HWM Edition is based on the Caterham 420 and features a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Duratec engine producing 210 bhp. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 136 mph. Each car is finished in HWM Green, scanned from the original 1951 racer, and includes unique styling elements such as side panel louvres, a bespoke grille, and Retro Grey suspension components.
19 units
Only 19 examples will be built for the UK market, priced from £57,990.
“It’s been a real privilege to work with HWM on this special limited edition. Drawing inspiration from the legendary HWM-Alta racer, this car pays tribute to Walton-on-Thames’ rich racing heritage while celebrating the lightweight, driver-focused ethos that defines what Caterham is today.”
The interior features a hand-turned aluminium dashboard with SMITHS chrome dials, a polished wooden Moto-Lita steering wheel, and leather or composite race seats with HWM logos. A numbered '1 of 19' plaque sits on the dashboard. HWM, originally a racing team founded in 1938, became Caterham's retailer for the South East in 2023.
Why this matters
The collaboration pays tribute to HWM's racing heritage and highlights Caterham's continued focus on lightweight, driver-focused sports cars.
Terms in This Story
- HWM
- Hersham and Walton Motors, a British sports car dealership and former racing team.
- Duratec
- A family of four-cylinder engines produced by Ford, used in various sports cars.
- Power-to-weight ratio
- A measure of vehicle performance calculated by dividing power by weight.
- Moto-Lita
- A British manufacturer of sports car steering wheels, often used in classic and performance vehicles.
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