T50s

From the road to the track

HOW THE T.50s NIKI LAUDA WILL DELIVER AN ON-TRACK EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER CAR IN HISTORY

The T.50s Niki Lauda has been engineered without compromise, with hundreds of parts changed over the road-going T.50 supercar to optimise the car for track use.

Named after legendary three-time F1 world champion and Gordon Murray’s former Brabham teammate, Niki Lauda, the T.50s
represents driving in its purest form.

Optimised for the track

T.50s NIKI LAUDA SPECIFICATIONS

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Fully adjustable aero creates up to 1,200 kg of downforce

Contributing to the T.50s Niki Lauda’s astounding speed is a new aerodynamic package. This includes a rear-mounted delta wing, the design of which was inspired by the front wing on Murray’s 1983 Brabham BT52 Formula 1 car - just as effective today as it was then. A central fin stretching from the top of the roof to the rear lip of the car provides increased stability, while the distinctive 400 mm ground-effect fan runs in a single High Downforce mode.

The fully adjustable aerodynamics have been carefully designed to ensure that the T.50s Niki Lauda’s performance remains accessible and exploitable regardless of the driver’s experience.

The T.50s has completely revised aerodynamics. The fan and diffusers have been optimised for high downforce only and this produces a large percentage of the overall downforce. A delta rear wing and a large front splitter incorporating a front aerofoil and front drive planes complete the aero components. All this combines to generate an outstanding 1200 kg of downforce.

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Weighing just >900 kg for a track driving experience like no other.

Weighing just >900 kg, the T.50s Niki Lauda is blessed with exceptional agility. Its power-to-weight ratio of 851 PS per tonne exceeds that of a naturally aspirated LMP1 car. Underpinning the T.50s Niki Lauda is a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque constructed utilising Formula 1 technology.

This is wrapped in extremely light carbon fibre body panels. From the engine to the gearbox to the magnesium wheels, the T.50s. Niki Lauda is the embodiment of Gordon Murray Automotive’s lightweight ethos.

The T.50s engineering team have done a fantastic job with lightweighting. The 852 kg weight sets a new record for a V12 track car and it beats our 890 kg target by some margin. The weight of T.50s, combined with the fantastic Cosworth GMA 12,000 rpm V12 and the central driving position, will deliver an on-track driving experience which will be very difficult to beat.

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A redesigned, more powerful and lighter version of the Cosworth GMA V12 and a six-speed paddle shift gearbox with a choice of ratios.

The Cosworth designed, 3.9 litre V12 engine is a dramatically different version of the engine that powers the T.50. It is even more powerful and faster-revving too, delivering 772 PS at 11,500 rpm, on its way to a 12,100 rpm rev-limit. At 198 PS per litre, the specific power output of the T.50s Niki Lauda’s V12 exceeds that of the all-conquering Cosworth DFV Formula 1 engine. Through meticulous attention to detail, this new iteration of the Cosworth GMA V12 weighs just 166.3 kg, almost 12 kg less than what was already the lightest road-going V12 engine ever.

A bespoke Xtrac IGS (Instantaneous Gearshift System) six-speed paddle shift gearbox is designed to fit the exact packaging and weight demands of the T.50s Niki Lauda. Lighter gears contribute to a 5 kg total weight reduction. Ratios have been chosen to optimise on-track performance and driver enjoyment and engagement. A set of closer ratios optimised for shorter circuits will also be offered, allowing owners to make the most of all six gears via the steering column-mounted paddles.

ENGINE WEIGHT

166.3 kg

Lightest ever V12 produced

CAPACITY

3.9 litre

Cosworth GMA V12 semi-structured

ENGINE

V12

Cosworth GMA V12

Engine Specifications

IGNITION SYSTEM

12 individual coils 12 volt

COMPRESSION RATIO

15:1

COOLING SYSTEM

Water-cooled, twin aluminium front radiators

MAX TORQUE

497 Nm @ 8,000 rpm

V-ANGLE

65°

MAX POWER

772 PS @ 11,500 rpm - RAM induction

OIL COOLING SYSTEM

Single aluminium side radiator

BORE

81.5 mm

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Free-flow - Thinwall - Inconel

POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO

TBC

STROKE

63.8 mm

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Dry sump

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The T.50s engine is a very different beast from the road car V12. Cosworth have, once again, done a great job of re-designing the engine for track use - boosting the power from 670 PS to 772 PS and reducing the weight of the engine by almost 12 kg. So what is surely the greatest V12 ever made moves up to an even higher level. The T.50s transmission is an all-new design from Xtrac. The company has done a brilliant job of designing the new gearbox, saving 5 kg over the T.50 unit. The transmission is a transverse design very similar to the T.50 road car. Gear selection is instantaneous through Xtrac’s IGS system, electrically driven and operated by steering column mounted paddles.

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Designed and engineered offering a track experience like no other.

The dramatic aerodynamic features of the T.50s Niki Lauda instantly give away its performance potential. The striking central fin pays homage to Niki Lauda, while the rear grille is adorned with a T.50s and ‘Fancar’ script badge. Not one body panel has been carried over from the T.50, but the road car’s classic shape still shines through, creating a purposeful yet elegant look. Owners will be able to individualise their T.50s Niki Lauda through their choice of colours and liveries, so that no two cars will be alike.

The T.50s Niki Lauda retains the central seating position of the T.50, giving the driver an unhindered view of the track ahead and allowing perfect placement. The driver sits on a full racing carbon fibre seat, with a single passenger seat to their left. The interior is a lesson in simplicity, with a rectangular carbon fibre steering wheel for key functions and a vertical switchgear panel for secondary controls. To avoid unnecessary distractions, a single digital screen displays all the information the driver needs. The T.50s Niki Lauda maintains the same spaciousness and visibility as the road car, making it a uniquely usable track car.

The T.50s has a dramatic body which is dominated by the aero elements. However, as the fan and underbody generate a significant proportion of the overall downforce, the design team have been able to confine other aero elements to the front and rear of the car, which allows some of the T.50’s classic shape to shine through. The T.50s interior is a lesson in functionality and efficiency and, like the T.50, it absolutely focuses on the driving experience. The primary and secondary controls have been carefully designed to add to the overall experience.

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