Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 review

When Gordon Murray started speaking to owners about this car, he sold it as the ‘car that would right the wrongs of the McLaren F1’. He felt that car had drawbacks in everything from its weak headlights and aircon to the width of the central spine. The market doesn’t appear to care about that. McLaren F1s are now believed to have reached £20 million. This allowed Gordon to tell potential T.50 owners that they would be buying a car that righted the wrongs of the F1 and was available at a huge discount.

Yes, it’s £2.36 million plus tax. We suspect GMA has had no trouble whatsoever in shifting the 100 cars it’s going to build. This is a car whose reputation, built around the legend of its creator, precedes it. One nice touch is that Gordon doesn’t believe in options. Almost everything is included in the price, from a car cover to the fitted luggage.

Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 specs

Engine: 3,994cc naturally aspirated Cosworth V12
Power: 664bhp @ 11000rpm
Torque: 353lb ft @ 8000rpm
Gearbox: 6spd Xtrac manual, RWD, LSD
0-62mph: not known
Top speed: 226mph (with shorter 6th gear)
Economy: 20.2mpg (our figure)
CO2: N/A
Weight: 997kg
LxWxH: 4,352mm x 1,850mm x 1,164mm
Boot space: 228 litres (+30 litres in cabin)