CATERHAM Cars will exhibit at the 2016 London Motor Show - the first major British motor show since 2008.

Caterham will showcase the Seven 360R, Seven 420R and the latest version of the Seven, the 620S. A race car from the Caterham Academy - the brand's novice motorsport championship - will also be on display.

David Ridley, Caterham's chief commercial officer, said: "As a proud part of Britain's motoring heritage, we are delighted to announce Caterham will be at the 2016 London Motor Show.

"It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase all that Caterham has to offer and engage with the British motoring community. We can't wait to be part of it."

The show is open to the public from Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8, and will be held at Battersea Park, featuring new and historic cars as well as motoring celebrities.

Caterham will be present throughout the weekend, including the trade and preview day on Thursday, May 5.

Other famous British car brands exhibiting at the show will include TVR, which is about to make a comeback with a new model, and MG whichi will be revealing its first SUV, the GS.