Gordon Murray Automotive T.50

Gordon Murray Automotive
Type 50
Overview
ManufacturerGordon Murray Automotive
Also calledGMA T.50
Production2023
AssemblyEngland: Dunsfold, Surrey (Gordon Murray Design Ltd)
DesignerGordon Murray
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsButterfly
RelatedMcLaren F1
Gordon Murray Automotive T.33
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L; 243.7 cu in (3,994 cc) "3.9 L" Cosworth GMA V12
Power output
  • 663 PS (488 kW; 654 hp)
    467 N⋅m (344 lbf⋅ft) of torque
  • 772 PS (568 kW; 761 hp)
    485 N⋅m (358 lbf⋅ft) of torque (T.50s Niki Lauda)
Transmission6-speed Xtrac H-pattern manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,352 mm (171.3 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,164 mm (45.8 in)
Kerb weight987 kg (2,176 lb)(dry)

The Gordon Murray Automotive Type 50 or GMA T.50 is a sports car manufactured by Gordon Murray Automotive. Designed by Gordon Murray and inspired by the McLaren F1, the T.50 is powered by an all-new 3,994 cc (4.0 L) naturally aspirated V12 engine developed by Cosworth. The engine is rated at 663 PS (488 kW; 654 hp) at 11,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 467 N⋅m (344 lbf⋅ft) at 9,000 rpm.[1]

The T.50 achieves a dry weight of 987 kg (2,176 lb), making it lighter than the vast majority of vehicles in its class, with the naturally aspirated V12 weighing only 178 kg (392 lb), and the chassis is 30 kg (66 lb) lighter than the McLaren F1.[2] As a result, the T.50 features one of the highest power-to-weight ratios amongst its class at 501 kW (672 hp) per tonne, while its engine attains a specific output of 122.1 kW (163.7 hp; 166 PS) per litre.

  1. ^ Katsianis, Jordan (4 August 2020). "Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 revealed – the real McLaren F1 successor". Evo. Retrieved 10 August 2020., and a maximum rpm redline of 12,100 rpm.
  2. ^ Marriage, Ollie (4 August 2020). "This is it: Gordon Murray's astonishing £2.36m T.50". Top Gear. Retrieved 10 August 2020.