Gordon Murray put his signature on the very first T.50 carbon fiber monocoque chassis, kicking off the production of the impressive supercar.
“From the very moment we announced T.50—conceived to be the world’s most driver-centric supercar—I’ve been looking forward to this day,” said Murray. “Designing and engineering the T.50 has been an incredible journey with much of the initial work completed during lockdown, so to witness the engineering art of the first customer car’s carbon fiber monocoque ready for assembly, less than two-and-a-half years since reveal, is quite magical.”
Gordon Murray Automotive will make just 100 T.50s, and each of the monocoques will weigh just 236 lbs (107 kg). Power comes from a Cosworth V12 that can rev up to 12,100 RPM, and produces 656 hp (489 kW/665 PS).
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Every additional component will be fitted to the carbon fiber monocoque by hand and has been engineered to prioritize high quality and low weight. Everything from the throttle pedal to the trick carbon fiber fan that helps increase the car’s downforce by 50 percent is intended to make the car a better experience for its driver.
Although it hasn’t been revealed exactly how long it will take it to complete the first example, the T.50 is being assembled at GMA’s assembly plant in Dunsfold, U.K. No two will be the same, the company says, with even the paint color of each individual model being unique to it. The automaker also expects to have a global web of service centers for the soon-to-be owners.
Gordon Murray Automotive will operate five Global Service Centers around the world, with two in the U.S. (one each for the east and west coasts), Japan, Abu Dhabi, and, of course, the U.K. These will be staffed by expert technicians who will help owners maintain and repair their vehicles, should anything come up.
They will be supplemented by 14 Service Support Centers that will also be staffed by expert technicians, located in Germany, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, and six in key American states.
