This is the 2020 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Validation Prototype Number 5, finished in ‘Daytona Blue’, over a white interior, first seen out and about running tests at the Jebel Jais mountain range in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates for dynamics and hot weather examination. This particular example was most recently seen during the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, England, United Kingdom, and one year before that, at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of speed, the T.50 model made it’s first ever public debut. If you haven’t yet heard of this fantastic automobile, the Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.50 was created and designed by South African-born British designer of the McLaren F1, Formula One race cars, and numerous other projects, Gordon Murray. As the founder and CEO of Gordon Murray Automotive, Gordon Murray set out to develop a modern day interpretation of the iconic McLaren F1, the car most motorcar aficionados claim to be the greatest automobile of all time. The T.50 will be built in just 100 production units for the entire world, with 13 prototypes which were constructed before August 2020 to comply with regulations. At just 2,174lbs, the T.50 weighs in around 66lbs lighter than a McLaren F1, and interestingly, as you can see, there is a 8.5 kW 40 cm aerodynamic fan integrated into the rear side of the bodywork, which is powered by a 48 volt electrical motor. The purpose-built fan takes inspiration from the Brabham BT46B Formula One car, and its sole purpose is to improve the car’s ground effect. Many noticeable elements are directly shared with the famous McLaren F1, such as the central seating position, the V12 engine, a six-speed manual gearbox, dihedral wing doors and fan assisted aerodynamics. GMA will produce an additional 25 performance-oriented racing variants of the T.50 known as the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50S Niki Lauda which will include improved aerodynamics and power.
How many made? 100 planned
Engine: 654hp 243.7 cu in (3,994 cc) 3.9L Cosworth GMA V12
Debut: 2021 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Top Speed: 217mph
0-60mph: 2.7 seconds
Photo Credit: @grj_media
Research: @rarecarsonly