Its first track supercar – T.50 is now sold out – Gordon Murray Automotive has a second road car, the T.33. While still an outstanding looking machine, it is truly a little degraded compared to its predecessor. But that doesn’t mean it will be dull by comparison. It still features a high-revving V12 engine, a manual transmission and a lightweight chassis.
While the T.50 has some influence from Murray’s supercar past claim to fame, the McLaren F1, T.33 seems much older sports car. It has undulating, rounded fenders. It barely has a crease or interrupted arc anywhere. It also has a round, simple light case. Body and frame are made of carbon fiber and aluminum, like the T.50, and it’s supposed to be very light. The company is targeting under 2,425 pounds, which is slightly heavier than the T.50, which weighs just over 2,000 pounds. Notably lacking a rear fan for ground effects like T.50. However, the T.33 has a chassis carefully designed to generate downforce without much need for wings and splitters. However, it does have a rear pop-up window.
The fused body contains the same mechanical components as the T.50. T.33 has a modified version of Cosworth V12 3.9 liters. In this application, it makes 607 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque, all without the assistance of forced induction. It revs a bit lower than the T.50’s engine at 11,100 rpm, but clearly much higher than most road cars. The tweaked specifications are the result of numerous changes such as cam configuration and engine tuning. The engine can be paired with an all-wheel-drive six-speed transmission or a sequential, paddle-shifted transmission. Power is transmitted only to the rear axle through a limited-slip differential. Suspension is double wishbone around and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers help the T.33 slow down. And as a sign of GMA’s continued desire to increase driver engagement, the T.33 features hydraulic power steering.
Unlike the central driving position of the T.50, the T.33 has a conventional layout with one side for the driver and the other for the passenger. The interior is minimalistic and focuses on the physical gearshift paddles. All controls and equipment surrounds are made of aluminum, while the seats and steering wheel are made of carbon fiber. Goods Total capacity is 9.9 cubic feet, and it’s divided into compartments under the hood and behind both rear fenders.
GMA will only make 100 T.33s and it will be legal in the US. It will be quite expensive at 1.37 million pounds, or 1.83 million dollars. Buyers of T.33 vehicles can expect their vehicles to reach customers in 2024.
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