The Gordon Murray T.33 is a more advanced analog supercar.

Posted on January 27, 2022
Supercars
The Gordon Murray T.33 is a more advanced analog supercar.

Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) unveiled a supercar on Thursday to follow the T.50.

The new model is called the T.33, and GMA founder Gordon Murray says it was inspired by the sports cars of the 1960s, designed with more emphasis on comfort and everyday usability than the T.50, but without compromising the driving experience.

The T.33 is assembled around a carbon-fiber monocoque, which, according to GMA, keeps the curb weight to about 2,200 pounds. Murray's interest in 1960s sports cars is evident in retro styling features such as the stacked headlights. The car's footprint is nearly identical to that of a Porsche 718 Boxster, Murray said at the time of its unveiling.

The new car lacks the T.50's rear-mounted fan, but still features some clever aerodynamic aids: GMA's Passive Boundary Layer Control (PBLC) system, a front inlet that channels air under the floor and a special aerodynamic GMA claims that it uses ground effects with a rear diffuser with special ducts that improve efficiency by 30%. The use of PBLC also allowed Murray and his design team to eliminate wings and vents for a cleaner exterior design.

The T.33 uses a reconfigured Cosworth 3.9-liter V-12 engine from the T.50. The mid-mounted, naturally aspirated engine features a revised cylinder head, new camshafts, variable valve timing, a T.33-specific ram air intake, exhaust system, and engine mapping. Output is 606 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, with a redline of 11,100 rpm.

Like the T.50, the T.33 is offered with an Extrac 6-speed manual transmission. However, GMA and Extrac have also developed a paddle-shift transmission, which GMA claims offers the fastest shifting in a supercar.

The T.33 uses double wishbone suspension front and rear, with the rear suspension mounted directly to the transmission casing. Brakes are Brembo carbon ceramic with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear monoblock calipers; the T.33 is mounted on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

Unlike the three-seater T.50, the T.33 is a two-seater. The front and side trunks should make the T.33 a more practical choice for weekend trips than its siblings. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but GMA has not included a touchscreen to maintain a minimalist aesthetic. The T.33 has There is no control stalk, and indicators and other functions are controlled by buttons on the steering wheel.

Prices start at 1.37 million pounds (roughly $1.8 million at current exchange rates), and production is limited to 100 units; according to GMA, the T.33 is a global car homologated to all regions and will be sold in the United States.

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