A V12 engine that revs beyond 12 000, in a car that weighs less than a Ford Figo! And it was created by revered Durban-born designer Gordon Murray. Let’s take a closer look at the T.50 supercar:
Shalford, England - Durban born car designer Gordon Murray has released his long-awaited, ultra-exclusive T.50 supercar, and it has many claims to fame.
Gordon Murray Automotive is only planning to build 100 of these supercars, at his UK facility from January 2022 onwards, and the cars will cost £2.36 million , before taxes.The bespoke 3.9-litre V12 Cosworth GMA engine fitted to the T.
No performance figures have been released as yet, but Murray readily admits he is not chasing power or top speed figures here, instead his intention was to create the most driver-centric supercar ever.With a total vehicle weight of just 986kg, the T.50 is almost a third lighter than the average supercar, giving it a power to weight ratio of 494kW per tonne.
Together with the active rear spoilers, interactive diffusers and active underbody aerodynamic systems, the fan helps to increase downforce by up to 50 percent, while also generating 100 percent more downforce during braking. What’s more, drag is reduced by 12.5 percent, says Murray, while the system also adds around 36kW to the car’s output, in combination with ram-air induction.
“From the first touch of the titanium throttle pedal to the V12 screaming at 12 100rpm, the driver experience will surpass any supercar ever built,” Murray enthused.
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