Only 25 are being produced by the company.
Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda is the track-focused version of the hardcore sports car that was created by the McLaren F1. The name is a tribute to the three-time Formula One World Champion. This model is limited to 25 units and the automaker will sell them for PS3.1million ($4.36million at current exchange rates). After the completion of 100 units of the T.50 standard, production of this variant will begin in January 2023.
Uses the T.50s Niki Lauda The 4.0-liter V12 is the same as the standard model. The hotter model produces 701 horsepower (523 Kilowatts) at an alarming 11,500 rpm. However, the roof-mounted Ram-Air system allows for power up to 725 HP (541 kW) at high speed. The mill produces 358 pound-feet (485 Newton meters) of torque. The standard T.50 is comparable with 654 horsepower (488 kW) or 344 lb.ft (467Nm).
A six-speed paddle-shift gearbox drives the power. There will be two gear sets. The one will reach speeds of over 200 miles an hour (322 km per hour). The other one will have a shorter gearing to allow for tighter circuits, and the maximum speed will be 170 mph (274 km/h).
The vehicle weighs only 1,872 pounds (852 kgs), and this power is more than enough. The V12 engine is 35 pounds (16 kg) lighter than the standard T.50. These changes include the use of titanium valves in the mill and the elimination of variable valve timing systems. Both the intake and exhaust are also different.
The Niki Lauda has a fin running down its back, which improves high-speed stability. A rear wing is also on the tail. The rear fan measures 15.75 inches (400 millimeters) and can produce up to 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) of downforce. Aerodynamics are also improved by a larger diffuser. To incorporate dive planes, the front has a large splitter that wraps around its sides.
The monocoque chassis is identical with the T.50. The suspension has been adjusted to reduce the ride height by 3.43 inches (87 mm) frontally and 4.57 inches (16 mm rearly). Gordon Murray Automotive offers an optional Trackspeed service that allows you to adjust all parts to your specifications.
Gordon Murray Automotive replaces a right seat on the T.50s Niki Lauda because it is a track car. The driver remains in the middle. To save weight, there is still room for the passenger on the left. However, a buyer can choose to order the car without the chair.
Each T.50s Niki Lada will be a tribute to a grand Prix win by one of Gordon Murray’s Formula One cars. The first one will be for Kyalami 1974. Each book will contain a biography about the event and Murray’s personal memories.