AutoGordon Murray’s new T.33 Spider could be the definitive convertible supercarRemovable roof panels, lowerable rear screen and a V12 that revs to 11,100rpm. Where do we sign?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoGordon Murray’s new T.33 Spider could be the definitive convertible supercarRemovable roof panels, lowerable rear screen and a V12 that revs to 11,100rpm. Where do we sign?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Removable roof panels, lowerable rear screen and a V12 that revs to 11,100rpm. Where do we sign?
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(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
F1 design genius and tropical shirt enthusiast Gordon Murray has revealed what might just be the definitive convertible supercar.
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
The compact two-seater is made from carbon fibre and has a target dry weight (meaning without fuel and fluids) of just 1,108kg. That’s only 18 kg more than the hard-topped T.33, which is a mighty impressive achievement considering the extra strengthening that usually goes into making convertibles that don’t wobble and shimmy their way through the corners.
That lack of extra weight is also due to the T.33 Spider not having an electric folding roof. Instead it has a pair of carbon roof panels that can be removed and stored in a luggage compartment under the nose. There’s also storage space in a pair of lockers ahead of the rear wheels, bringing total storage to an impressive 295 litres. If you’re travelling alone there’s also the option of a tailored bag that neatly straps to the passenger seat.
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
GMA says the Cosworth-built V12 produces 609 hp and 333 ft-lbs of torque, but isn’t interested in sharing the car’s 0-60 mph time or top speed. In typical Murray style, GMA says it “does not follow trends and does not seek headline performance figures; not now, nor in the future.”
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Interior tech includesApple CarPlayandAndroid Auto, which are both accessible via one of two digital displays flanking a central, analogue rev counter. There is no touchscreen, no central display and no haptic, touch-sensitive buttons. From its lack of hybrid assistance, to its manual six-speed gearbox, this is an analogue supercar through-and-through.
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
(Image credit: Gordon Murray Automotive)
And that’s just what GMA’s customers want, Murray says. The T.33 coupe was offered with the choice of a manual or (faster, near-seamless shifting) automatic gearbox, but since only four buyers chose the latter it has been ditched. Both versions of T.33 will now only be built with a manual stick-shift.
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