by Next month, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the premiere of the first production example of the track hypercar Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda will take place. This car, intended exclusively for track use, has undergone years of testing and refinement. Alongside it, the British company will present three more of its multi-million dollar supercars.
The first T.50s for a client
The first T.50s built for a client honors the first Formula 1 race victory of a car designed by Gordon Murray. This victory took place at the Kyalami circuit in South Africa in 1974. The car features a beautiful matte silver color, with the colors of the South African flag applied to the hood and the rear aerodynamic fin.
There is no information about who the owner of the car is, but it will not be just an exhibit at the event. It is planned to be used for runs up the Goodwood hill. We hope it will be driven aggressively so that visitors can enjoy the roar of its naturally aspirated V12 engine.
Tribute to F1
Gordon Murray Automotive will also bring a design model of its limited-edition S1 LM, production of which is limited to just five examples worldwide. This model is a true successor to the iconic McLaren F1 GTR and LM. Last year, one of these five cars was sold at auction for $20.63 million. Unfortunately, since only a demonstration model will be brought to Goodwood, it will not participate in the hill climb runs.
Other GMA models
Among the other cars GMA will present is a validation prototype of the smaller, but still V12-powered, T.33 Spider. The company is nearing completion of work on this stunning new model, which offers a somewhat more accessible entry price into the brand compared to the T.50.
Last, but not least, will be the Le Mans GTR in its XP1 prototype version. This model was introduced alongside the S1 LM last year and comes from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles. Its production will be limited to just 24 units, and it draws inspiration from previous long-tail Le Mans race cars designed by Murray. Like all other GMA models, this one also uses a 3.9-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine produced by Cosworth.
Thus, Goodwood will be a place where one can see four unique hypercars from Gordon Murray at once, each embodying engineering thought and paying tribute to racing history. Visitors will be able not only to see these cars stationary but also to hear and watch the T.50s Niki Lauda conquer the legendary hill, which promises to be one of the main highlights of the festival. The presence of both production cars and prototypes demonstrates the company’s ambition not only to produce the most expensive cars but also to actively develop its lineup, offering different options for the most discerning collectors.
