Watch Gordon Murray drive his highly anticipated T.50 for the first time – Robb Report

Having designed the iconic McLaren F1, Gordon Murray knows a thing or three about high performance cars. And while he might have been a little biased, the legendary designer looked like a proud father after getting behind the wheel of his latest creation.

Gordon Murray Automotive has just posted a video of Murray taking his first test drive in the upcoming T.50 hypercar. While he was only able to take the prototype for a quick spin around an airport tarmac, the designer seemed more than happy with the results.

Halfway through the five-minute clip, a Murray can be seen wearing an attached mask and ready to get behind the wheel of the experimental prototype T.50 2 (XP2) with one of his engineers seated in the back. Once the engine is engaged, the designer sets off on the tarmac, and although he’s never close to pushing the car to its limits – he only takes the engine to 3000 rpm, far from its line. red 12,100 rpm – you can really hear the roar of its engine.

It’s no surprise that the car is making its presence known, even when it is barely spinning above idle. The super-light machine’s 3.9-liter Cosworth Naturally Aspirated V-12 is a real powerhouse, capable of producing 654 horsepower and 344 lb-ft of torque. Despite this muscular mill, the car was designed with an emphasis on the driver’s experience and not on performance specifications. According to Murray, he could offer both.

“The XP2 prototype is currently spinning considerably below its 12,100 rpm limit, but the T.50 felt fantastic on my first ride,” Murray said in a statement to Road and track. “The car was responsive, nimble and rewarding to drive. It was a fantastic experience to be seated in the center of the car again with excellent all-round visibility and I can see how much the owners will enjoy this experience.

Soon you will have the chance to get behind the wheel of Murray’s next-generation hypercar. The T.50 is expected to go into production early next year. Of course, if you’re planning on adding the futuristic vehicle to your collection, be prepared to pour over the cheddar. The T.50 will start at $ 3 million before taxes.