And for those who don’t know why this car is special, its specifications speak for themselves. Weighing in at just 2,160 pounds, the T.50 packs 650 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 built by Cosworth. This gives it a power / weight ratio close to a Bugatti Chiron, despite having less than half the power. And unlike the Bugatti, the T.50 sends its strength to the rear wheels only through a six-speed engine manual streaming. Yes, this car has a clutch pedal.
Despite this ancient technology, the T.50 is as aerodynamically advanced as it can be. Thanks to a huge duct fan protruding from the rear panel of the car, it is capable of producing tremendous downward force without the use of a large rear wing. That said, there is a high-performance version that has all the aerodynamic props of a suitable racing car. This version could theoretically drive upside down on a tunnel roof with relative ease.
Needless to say, it will be exciting when we can finally hear one of these cars accelerate to its full potential. In the meantime, it’s nice to see a new automaker that is actually producing something, instead of just launching renderings and promising that it will load in ten seconds. Gordon Murray is the real deal, and the T.50 will certainly be excellent.
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