The Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 was designed to emphasize the driving expertise over uncooked numbers. In a single essential space, it is succeeded.
This video posted to the Anytimespy YouTube channel exhibits a T.50 accompanied by a number of examples of its inspiration—the McLaren F1—as they drive by way of a tunnel on an F1 homeowners tour in Italy. The T.50 sounds completely unreal. The shriek echoing off the tunnel partitions recollects V-10 Method 1 race automobiles, and even makes the McLaren F1 sound a bit tame by comparability.
The supply of that tremendous sound is a bespoke naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V-12 developed by Cosworth. The dearth of pressured induction helps enhance this engine’s aural qualities, and permits it to rev to 12,100 rpm. It is also coupled to a 6-speed guide transmission.
The V-12 produces 654 hp and 344 lb-ft of torque, which can not appear that spectacular by fashionable supercar requirements, however it’s nonetheless sufficient to chirp the wheels at simply 3,000 rpm. For comparability, the F1’s BMW-sourced 6.1-liter V-12 produces 618 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque.
Solely 125 T.50 supercars will likely be constructed, together with 100 street automobiles just like the one proven right here, and 25 T.50s Niki Lauda monitor variations. Pricing begins on the equal of $3.26 million, however the complete manufacturing run is offered out.
As soon as homologation and manufacturing of the T.50 is underway, GMA will shift focus to the less-hardcore T.33 supercar. This follow-up mannequin has a 100-unit manufacturing run that has additionally offered out, regardless of a $1.8 million price ticket. In a current interview, GMA founder Gordon Murray stated an electrical SUV can also be within the works.
