Gordon Murray Le Mans GTR: Debut on the Track at Le Mans
Last weekend, at the Le Mans Classic festival, the public debut of the new Gordon Murray Le Mans GTR supercar took place. This is the first time the car has been driven on a racetrack, and it did so in a striking dark green livery. Behind the wheel was GMA test driver Dario Franchitti.
On the track, the Le Mans GTR appeared alongside other Gordon Murray Automotive models: the T.50s Niki Lauda and a T.33 prototype in Sentinel Red. Also presented at the event were other cars created by Gordon Murray, including the McLaren F1 GTR, which competed in the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans, and several Brabham racing cars.
Technical Legacy of the T.50
The Le Mans GTR is based on the T.50 and T.50s models. It is equipped with a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine from Cosworth producing 654 horsepower. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox that transmits torque to the rear wheels.
The Le Mans GTR from Gordon Murray Automotive shares many components with the T.50 and T.50s. As such, it is equipped with a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 producing 654 hp, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.
Unique Design and Limited Production
Despite the shared technical base, the Le Mans GTR has a radically different exterior appearance. It lacks the rear fan characteristic of the T.50 and does not resemble the McLaren F1, unlike the S1 LM model. The front of the car features dual headlights, large air intakes, and a carbon fiber splitter. The car is noticeably longer than the T.50, with a massive fixed rear wing, an engine cover, and a huge diffuser.
The total production run of the Le Mans GTR will be limited to just 24 units. The car’s price has not been officially announced.
After its premiere at Le Mans, the supercar will also be showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
This debut marks a significant milestone for Gordon Murray Automotive, demonstrating that the company is not simply creating a tribute to the past, but is actively developing its own lineup of extreme track cars. The abandonment of the fan and the unique design emphasize that the Le Mans GTR is a separate, distinctive model, not just a modification of the T.50. The limited run of 24 units makes this car exceptionally rare and desirable for collectors who appreciate the engineering genius of Gordon Murray.