Gordon Murray Automotive will debut the first customer-delivered T.50s Niki Lauda track-only supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to company officials, the 761-horsepower machine, chassis number one, will perform a demonstration run up the event’s famous hill climb. The vehicle is the first of 25 limited-edition units, each carrying a $3 million starting price.
What defines the T.50s Niki Lauda performance package?
The T.50s Niki Lauda serves as a high-performance evolution of the road-legal T.50 supercar. Powered by a 3.9-liter Cosworth V12 engine, the track car generates 761 horsepower at 11,500 rpm, according to Gordon Murray Automotive. Unlike the standard T.50, the Niki Lauda variant utilizes a six-speed paddle-shift gearbox to manage its output. The driver sits in a central position, supported by an aerodynamic package capable of producing 2,645 pounds of downforce.
The white body and South African flag-inspired livery on the first customer car serve as a direct tribute to Gordon Murray’s first Formula 1 victory, achieved at the 1974 South African Grand Prix.
How does the T.50s compare to other Gordon Murray projects?
The T.50s Niki Lauda represents a specialized branch of the company’s engineering output. While the T.50 and T.33 models prioritize road-going usability, the T.50s is strictly for track use. According to Executive Chairman Gordon Murray, the company is actively developing the T.33 and T.33 Spider, describing them as being “well through development.” The manufacturer is currently utilizing the Goodwood Festival of Speed to showcase this diversity, including the European reveal of the S1 LM design model and the Le Mans GTR XP1 prototype, which informs the production of 24 planned race-focused vehicles.
What is the future direction for Gordon Murray Automotive?
Gordon Murray Automotive intends to expand its reach through a “specialized range of vehicles” designed to push the boundaries of current engineering philosophies. Although the initial run of 25 T.50s units is fully accounted for by buyers, the company’s presence at events like Goodwood signals a shift toward high-frequency development cycles. The company has managed this rapid product expansion in just six years, moving from initial concept phases to active track demonstrations and production validation for multiple platforms simultaneously.
When evaluating hypercar investments, track-only variants like the T.50s often see significant valuation shifts based on provenance—such as chassis number one—and their rarity compared to road-legal counterparts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many T.50s Niki Lauda cars will be built?
Gordon Murray Automotive confirmed a total production run of 25 units. - What is the base price of the T.50s?
The starting price for each example is $3 million. - Is the T.50s street legal?
No, the T.50s Niki Lauda is a track-only vehicle and cannot be driven on public roads.
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