5 Ways Gordon Murray's T.50 Embarrasses Today's Supercars

Summary by Krater

An in-depth engineering review of the Gordon Murray T.50 super car, breaking down its design philosophy, aerodynamics, weight, naturally aspirated V12 engine, and manual transmission.

From the video

Answers: What makes the Gordon Murray T.50 supercar uniquely engineered compared to other supercars?

• Gordon Murray T.50 design philosophy
• Active aerodynamics and rear fan
• Car weight and weight-to-power ratio
• Cosworth 4.0L naturally aspirated V12 engine
• Manual transmission gear ratios

What it concludes

• The Gordon Murray T.50 features a lightweight design, central driving position, naturally aspirated V12 engine, manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
• The rear fan aerodynamics function to control the boundary layer and increase useful downforce, doubling downforce in braking mode.
• Streamline mode tilts the spoiler down, increases fan speed, and closes diffuser valves to decrease drag by 12.5%.
• The Gordon Murray T.50 weighs under 1,000 kilograms, making it significantly lighter than competitors like the Porsche 918, McLaren P1, and LaFerrari.
• The 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine produces 654 horsepower at 11,500 RPM with exceptional throttle response and sound.
• The T.50 offers a manual transmission despite modern supercar trends shifting towards dual-clutch setups.