Horsepower Racing is the first to receive the Brabham racing car.

Brabham Automotive delivered the first competition version its BT62 track vehicle to a UK customer team, after it was only minimally affected by the coronavirus lockdown.

This year, the car will compete with Horsepower Racing in the Britcar Endurance Championship. Ross Wylie and Paul Bailey will drive.

Only 70 BT62s will be made, including the Competition racing version, track car version and a road version.

Horsepower Racing’s BT62 Competition was the first car to reach customers. Other cars will follow in Europe, Australia and New Zealand series once there are no restrictions and delivery is easier.

Dan Marks, CEO at Brabham Automotive stated that Brabham Automotive’s growth over the past couple of years was a testimony to the operational planning and the depth infrastructure that can be accessed from the larger Fusion Capital group. This ensures that Brabham can be scaled to meet demand as well as new vehicle variants.

“The Brabham Automotive team has demonstrated great skill and resilience during a difficult time for everyone around the globe. We are proud of the achievements.”

The BT62 Competition, which is the track-ready version, is built around a FIA compliant carbonchromoly safety cell with integrated roll cage. However, due to a lack trim and other weight-saving methods, it weighs less. Aerodynamic tweaks produce an impressive 1,200kg of downforce. The carbon-on-carbon brakes and motorsport ABS help keep the beast on the track. Traction control is also included.

The same 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that powers the BT62 range produces 700 hp. A 6-speed sequential gearbox is used to couple the powerplant with the engine.

Do you want a BT62 Competition? You’ll pay PS750,000, or nearly $914,000 at current exchange rate. Plus tax. It’s a bargain when you consider the track-day model is a good round million dollars ($1.2M).