It has been some time since Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) introduced the T.33, with plans to sell in worldwide markets. The U.S. was also part of the plan, and that promise has just been fulfilled, as the supercar now follows the federal administration’s safety rules and crash protocols for street-legal certification.
Car and Driver talked with Gordon Murray’s CEO, Phillip Lee, who told the agency that they had spent $33 million in pursuit of acquiring the U.S. certification. To make it street-legal in the U.S., Gordon Murray Automotive has to ditch the one-seat layout of the T.50 for a two-seat cabin. For those who are not aware, the T.33 is a successor of the T.50, which wasn’t street-legal in America.
Regarding the engine, the T.33 carries the same naturally aspirated 3.9-litre Cosworth-sourced V12 we find in T.50, and it follows the U.S. emission rules.
For the T.33, the engine generates 607 horsepower (453 kilowatts) and 333 pound-feet (451 Newton-meters) of torque with an 11,100-rpm redline. The engine’s force goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. However, a six-speed paddle-shift automatic will be available.
What makes the Xtrac paddle-shift gearbox so interesting is its lightweight build. The company claims it weighs 172 pounds (78 kilograms), while the engine’s weight stands at only 392 lbs (177 kg).
The best thing about the Gordon Murray T.33 is its ability to run as an everyday car. The automaker offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for convenience and entertainment, along with 10 cubic feet of boot capacity. It is not huge, but it is what you can best get in a supercar. The interior layout is straightforward, with aluminum and carbon fibre accents. And yes, there is an old-school analog tachometer, which is a big departure from modern digital displays.
The T.33 won’t be the last car from Gordon Murray Automotive. The automaker is working to create two new models in the coming years. As far as the T.33’s arrival is concerned, expect it to reach customers at the start of 2024, the same time GMA will inaugurate its US headquarters.
The Gordon Murray T.33 will set you back a whopping $1.8 million, which seems fair for a $2.5 million T.50’s successor. GMA will develop only 100 units, and all are already accounted for, as one would expect. You should be very lucky to get this stunning supercar or wait for another model from the GMA.
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