Development of the Gordon Murray T.50 is coming to an end. Destined to be the spiritual heir to the McLaren F1, another child of the British engineer of the same name has arrived in its final stages of gestation.

The first deliveries to customers are expected in the coming months. And when they come across this video, they’ll no doubt be eager to get behind the wheel of what could happen one of the new automotive myths.

Touching sound

In the video, test pilot Dario Franchitti is one of the first lucky ones to board. Tests are conducted in the factory, urban and suburban environments where most customers will drive their T.50.

The footage highlights the feature of the McLaren F1-like central cockpit driver’s seat, while the V12’s soundtrack slowly but surely begins to permeate the cabin at the slightest touch of the right pedal.

A manual gearbox, admittedly impractical in urban conditions, will certainly prove itself on the winding roads of the surrounding area and on tracks around the world.

V12 in all its glory

Produced in a limited run of 100 examples and sold at a price of three million euros each, the T.50 is driven by non-electrified naturally aspirated V12 capable of reaching 12,100 rpm, the highest speed ever recorded for a V12 in a production car.

This twelve-cylinder 3.9-liter engine was developed in collaboration with Cosworth 663 hp and 467 Nm. Relatively modest power compared to many other supercars, but let’s not forget that the Gordon Murray only weighs 986 kg.

And for those who want to go even further, a Niki Lauda version with a capacity of 711 hp is also available. and weighing only 852 kg, but intended exclusively for use on the track.