Gordon Murray Automotive – T.50 technical specification

Configuration
Rear-mid engined coupé
Central driving position with two outboard passengers
Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions
Length 4,352 mm
Width 1,850 mm
Height 1,164 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Front track 1,586 mm
Rear track 1,525 mm
Weight 986 kg
Dry weight 957 kg
Ride height 120 mm (front) 140 mm (rear)
Turning circle 10.9 metres
Capacities
Fuel tank 80 litres
Oil capacity 14 litres
Luggage / stowage Three occupants – 228 litres
Luggage / stowage Two occupants – 288 litres
Engine
Type number Cosworth GMA
Configuration V12 semi-structural
V-angle 65°
Capacity 3,994 cc
Bore 81.5 mm
Stroke 63.8 mm
Compression ratio 14:1
Max power 663 PS @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight ratio 672 PS per tonne
Weight to power ratio 150 kg per 100 PS
Max torque 467 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Flexibility 71% of max torque @ 2,500 rpm
Maximum rpm 12,100 rpm
Valve train Gear driven double overhead camshafts
Inclined axis four valves per cylinder – variable valve timing on inlet / exhaust
Induction system RAM induction airbox – four throttle bodies – Direct Path Induction Sound (DPIS)
Exhaust system Inconel and Titanium
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water-cooled - twin aluminium front radiators
Oil cooling system Single aluminium rear radiator
Ignition system 12 individual coils 12-volt
Starter / alternator 48-volt gear driven integrated starter / generator
Exhaust emission control Four catalytic convertors with Lambda sensors and secondary air injection
Engine block Aluminium alloy
Cylinder heads Aluminium alloy
Connection rods Titanium
Valves Titanium
Total engine weight 178 kg
Engine mounting Semi-structural-inclined axis shear mounting (IASM)
Power density 166 PS-per-litre
Transmission
Configuration Transverse with high-speed bevel gears and spur gear final drive
Speeds Six forward speeds plus reverse: full synchro mesh
Gear change Manual H pattern with reverse lock-out
Differential Limited slip (Salisbury)
Clutch 184 mm diameter – Triple-plate carbon silicone and titanium
Drive line Tripod joints and gun drilled drive shafts
Casing Aluminium alloy
Lubrication Pumped lubrication
Oil cooling Single aluminium alloy radiator
Ratios
First 2.833:1
Second 2.095:1
Third 1.577:1
Fourth 1.226:1
Fifth 0.971:1
Sixth 0.744:1
Input bevel 1.688:1
Final drive 3.176:1
Optional overdrive (6th) 0.595:1
Weight 80.5 kg
Chassis
Front suspension Double wishbone (forged aluminium alloy)
Rising rate pushrod operation – steel coil springs over aluminium dampers. Anti-roll
bar. Forged aluminium alloy uprights
Rear suspension Double wishbone (forged aluminium alloy) toe link
Rising rate pushrod operation. Steel coil springs over aluminium dampers.
Forged aluminium alloy uprights. Inclined axis shear mounting system (IASM)
Steering Steering rack and pinion (LSPA)
Hubs and Bearing carriers Formula One-style lightweight hubs. iCentre lock nut wheel attachment
Wheels Forged aluminium alloy 19-inch x 8.5-inch front; 20-inch x 11-inch rear
Tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Front – 235 / 35 R 19
Rear – 295 / 30 R 20
Brakes Brembo carbon ceramic discs
Front brakes 370 mm x 34 mm CCM-R
Six-piston air-cooled aluminium alloy Monobloc calliper
Rear brakes 340 mm x 34 mm CCM-R
Four-piston air-cooled aluminium alloy Monobloc calliper
Handbrake Manual lever – flyoff mechanism twin cable
Aluminium alloy calliper
Monocoque Multi-part bonded carbon fibre sandwich panels with aluminium honeycomb core
Carbon or metallic inserts
Body Monolithic and cored carbon fibre panels
Aerodynamics Ground effect aerodynamics with a fan interactive aero system (FIAS)
Twin rear spoilers
Fan Fixed pitch multi-blade
Fan motor 8.5 kw 48 volt
Fan speed 7,000 rpm (max)
Fan thrust 15 kg
Active diffuser Electric actuation
Spoilers Electric actuation
Aero modes Auto (automatic)
Brake Boost (automatic)
Streamline (driver selectable)
V Max Boost (driver selectable)
High Downforce (driver selectable)
Test (driver selectable)
Fuel system Aluminium alloy tank – 80 litre capacity including six-litre reserve. In tank pumps and
high-pressure delivery pump
Engine cooling Water cooling by twin, front aluminium radiators
Electrical fans
Oil cooling by single, rear aluminium radiator
Transmission cooling Single, rear aluminium radiator
ISG cooling Independent water-cooling system with aluminium radiator and fan
Power module Direct cooling with refrigerant
Driver aids Traction control and electronic stability programme (ESP) (switchable)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Vacuum assisted brakes
Low speed power-assisted steering (LSPA)
Primary controls 350 mm diameter carbon fibre steering wheel
Aluminium alloy brake and clutch pedal – titanium throttle pedal
Titanium gearchange hand control

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