Prof. Gordon Murray Returns!

By Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

The Smoking Tire

20/04/23·1h 27m

Gordon Murray designed the McLaren F1 as well as a number of successful Formula 1 cars. Today he is the head of Gordon Murray Automotive which builds supercars of a very special caliber. Light. Focused. Naturally-aspirated. Manual gearbox. Many RPMs.

Today we're talking about their most recently debuted model, the T.33 Spyder, a breezy piece of carbon beauty powered by a 615HP V12 that redlines at 10,250RPM. We talk about the design process; what inspired the shape; why the windshield is different from every other supercar; why the car doesn't need side intakes; Gordon's dislike of buttresses; his guilty pleasure car; the type of car he's NEVER owned; and something he collects that you wouldn't expect.

Recorded April 18, 2023

With playoffs spots dwindling, and a chance to witness “The Big One” at Talladega, make sure you grab some friends, find a comfortable spot on the couch and check this race out. Tune into the GEICO 500 on Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00 PM Eastern on FOX.

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