Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled the very first customer-spec T.50s Niki Lauda, giving enthusiasts an early look at one of the most extreme track-focused machines ever to emerge from the British manufacturer.
While it shares its name and core philosophy with the acclaimed T.50 road car, the T.50s Niki Lauda is effectively a different beast altogether.
Designed exclusively for circuit use, the lightweight supercar combines Formula One-inspired engineering with aggressive aerodynamics and a naturally aspirated V12 that revs into territory few modern engines dare approach.
Just 25 examples of the T.50s Niki Lauda will be produced, with each car paying tribute to a landmark victory achieved by one of Gordon Murray’s Formula One designs.
Chassis number one celebrates the Brabham BT44’s triumph at Kyalami in 1974, a race that marked Murray’s first-ever Formula One win.
To honour the occasion, the car wears a South African flag-inspired livery, while a gloss-black number seven graphic references Carlos Reutemann’s victorious race car. A discreet ‘Kyalami 1974’ plaque inside the cabin completes the tribute.
Beneath the dramatic bodywork sits an uprated version of GMA’s 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V12, producing 761bhp at a remarkable 11,500rpm alongside 367lb ft of torque at 8,000rpm.
Combined with a kerb weight of just 900kg and an aerodynamic package capable of generating 1,200kg of downforce, the result is a machine engineered with outright lap times in mind. The central driving position remains one of the car’s defining features, reinforcing its close connection to Murray’s racing philosophy.
The T.50s has already earned praise from those fortunate enough to drive it, with its combination of low mass, high-revving performance and uncompromising engineering creating an experience unlike virtually anything else on sale today.
Despite its extraordinary capability, the car remains remarkably compact, highlighting Gordon Murray Automotive’s continued focus on efficiency rather than excess.
Visitors to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will be able to see the first T.50s Niki Lauda in person. It will appear alongside several other notable Gordon Murray Automotive models, including the S1 LM, the GTR XP prototype and the upcoming T.33 Spider prototype.
Reflecting on the company’s progress, Professor Gordon Murray noted that GMA has delivered 100 T.50 customer cars worldwide in just six years, while production of the T.50s is now underway and development of the T.33 and T.33 Spider continues ahead of their launch.
He added that the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of lightweight engineering while creating highly specialised vehicles for customers and enthusiasts alike.
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