Highlighting the Supercar Icons at Goodwood Festival of Speed by Gordon Murray Automotive
Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), founded on October 20, 2017, by the legendary automotive innovator Gordon Murray, has been making waves in the world of supercars. Based in Windlesham, Surrey, England, under the ownership of the Gordon Murray Group, the company has been a beacon of innovation since its inception.
Known for his zero-compromise approach and pivotal role in creating the McLaren F1 supercar, often considered the finest pure driver's car ever made, Murray has now set his sights on creating more unparalleled driving experiences.
The company made its mark with the GMA T.50, a hypercar that debuted at the 78th Goodwood Members' Meeting in October 2021. Celebrated for its innovative engineering and unique design features such as a Cosworth V12 engine and a distinctive rear fan for aerodynamic downforce, the T.50 has been hailed by critics as a standout in the hypercar segment. The production of the T.50 recently ended, marking the close of an iconic chapter for the company.
Weighing just 997kg without fluids, the T.50 boasts a roomy side pod for stowing luggage, totaling 288 liters. The car's footprint is similar to a Porsche Cayman, making it an agile and nimble hypercar. One T.50 customer even covered 700 miles over a weekend and brought it back for service the next day, testament to its robustness and reliability.
GMA's CEO, Phillip Lee, who was the company's first employee hired in 2019, has emphasized plans to continue delivering unique expressions of the Gordon Murray ethos. Looking ahead, the company is shifting focus towards offering customers bespoke supercars through its GMSV (Gordon Murray Special Vehicles) design and engineering teams.
The T.50's successor, the T.33 models, including the Sport, and likely the first of the Special Vehicles, will follow production of the T.50s Niki Lauda. Revving the T.50's engine to 12,100 rpm is likened to watching a movie in surround sound, hinting at the auditory delights that the T.33 models may offer. Production of the T.50s Niki Lauda, weighing less than 900kg and powered by a 772hp V12, will start soon.
GMA also offers 'commissions' that combine the mechanicals of a T.50 or T.33 with a body designed by an external coachbuilder or the car's owner, allowing for a more personalised driving experience. The average mileage of a T.50 is around 2,500 miles a year, suggesting that these bespoke supercars are cherished and driven with care.
Gordon Murray's career spans six decades in automotive design and engineering, a testament to his enduring passion for the industry. His collection is large and very diverse, including a replica of his IGM-Ford, a Mark IV Cooper 500, a 50cc Maserati motorcycle, the world's only surviving Brabham BT44 F1 car, a Light Car Company Rocket, a Smart Roadster, a De Tomaso Vallelunga, a Honda S800, and a Midas kit car with a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo boxer engine.
GMA plans to release a range of 'Special Vehicles' to broaden its customer base and allow Gordon Murray's design genius to flourish. The company remains committed to innovation, lightweight design, and driver engagement, values that have defined its success thus far.
As the company looks to the future, Murray remains actively involved and enthusiastic about connecting with fans of automotive design and performance, including annual events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Goodwood Festival of Speed sculpture will display cars from Murray's career, offering a glimpse into his remarkable journey in the world of automotive design and engineering.
In summary, Gordon Murray Automotive started as a boutique company driven by the vision of its acclaimed founder to create uncompromising supercars. After its flagship T.50 hypercar, the company is pursuing bespoke vehicles and further innovation, striving to maintain its status at the cutting edge of automotive engineering and design.
- Gordon Murray, known for his unrivaled approach in automotive innovation, aims to provide more exceptional driving experiences as he sets his sights beyond the creation of the McLaren F1 supercar.
- The GMA T.50, a hypercar marked by innovative engineering and distinctive design features, such as a Cosworth V12 engine and a rear fan for aerodynamic downforce, has been praised as an outstanding creation in the hypercar segment.
- Beyond the T.50, Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) plans to offer customers bespoke supercars through its GMSV (Gordon Murray Special Vehicles) design and engineering teams, with the T.33 models as the potential successor to the T.50.
- By combining the mechanicals of T.50 or T.33 with a body designed by external coachbuilders or car owners, GMA ensures a personalized driving experience in their bespoke supercars.
- Driven with meticulous care, the average mileage of a T.50 is approximately 2,500 miles per year, demonstrating that these extraordinary vehicles are cherished by their owners.
- With a career spanning six decades in automotive design and engineering, Gordon Murray continues to maintain an impressive collection, featuring diverse designs like the IGM-Ford, a 50cc Maserati motorcycle, and the world's only surviving Brabham BT44 F1 car.
- As Gordon Murray Automotive forecasts the future, innovation, lightweight design, and driver engagement will remain the cornerstones of the company's success, while also focusing on broadening its customer base with the upcoming 'Special Vehicles' range.
