Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, the JV formed between Renault and Geely for engine and transmission development and sales, has signed an agreement to supply engines for the 2026 Caterham Academy series.
The company’s 1.3-liter, four-cylinder HR13 turbo engine that is to be used features direct injection technology and will be calibrated to deliver peak power of 130bhp (132ps) and a peak torque of 176Nm at 5,150rpm. Horse notes that the HR13 uses a delta-shaped cylinder head to save mass and space, lower the center of gravity and improve thermal management of the engine, and that the exhaust manifolds are directly cast into the head for faster turbo response and exceptional low-speed torque delivery.
Matias Giannini, CEO of Horse Powertrain, commented, “It’s a privilege for us to supply our HR13 engine for the 2026 Caterham Academy Championship. Caterham is an iconic brand in the automotive and racing world, with a rich history and this is a unique opportunity to collaborate in their mission to discover the next generation of racing talent in the 2026 Academy series.”
Bob Laishley, CEO of Caterham Cars, said, “The Caterham Academy has successfully introduced more than 1,400 rookie racing drivers to motorsport in the UK over the last 30 years. We’re very pleased to confirm our new partnership with Horse Technologies and look forward to working with their team on the introduction of this new turbo engine to our competitive rookie series from next season.”