Key Takeaways
- Production shift of GMA T.50 to Highams Park allows for accelerated development of T.33 prototypes at Dunsfold Park.
- Highams Park HQ boasts dynamic test track and customer center for GMA customers to configure and take delivery of their cars at.
- After T.50 production, focus shifts to T.50s Niki Lauda models and T.33 Coupe and Spider models.
Gordon Murray Automotive has announced a massive shift in resources, relocating the remainder of production of the GMA T.50 supercar to the brand’s multi-million dollar Highams Park headquarters. The T.50 was previous in production at a facility at Dunsfold Park, which will now pivot to the manufacturing of the carbon fiber monocoques for the T.33 development prototypes and eventual production cars. By moving the production of these chassis in-house, GMA can accelerate the development of the T.33, which recently began its development journey.
The Highams Park HQ near the village of Windlesham in the UK was part of an investment of more than £50 million ($62.5 million), and includes its own dynamic handling test track, vehicle production center, and the Gordon Murray Heritage collection – Gordon’s personal collection of incredibl classic cars. The Driving Perfection Customer Centre that forms part of the facility caters to the ultra-niche type of customer who can afford a GMA product, allowing them to specify, set-up, and take delivery of their chosen GMA model.
“The new Gordon Murray Automotive HQ at Highams Park represents a significant investment for the business and is a statement of intent for the company’s future. It is extremely
satisfying that we’re able to continue T.50 manufacturing at the new site, while also streamlining production of T.33 development prototypes.”
– Phillip Lee, Gordon Murray Group CEO
What Comes After T.50?
After the full run of 100 T.50 models is completed at Highams Park, production will shift to the 25 track-only T.50s Niki Lauda models. Thereafter, the T.33 Coupe will enter production, followed by the T.33 Spider.
T.33 development is already proceeding rapidly with the first development mule, James, already looking like the real deal – in stark contrast to the T.50’s first mule which was an Ultima chassis fitted with the Cosworth V12 for engine development purposes, visible alongside the T.33 mule in the video below. James is the first development chassis built for the T.33, but the Dunsfold Park facility will produce a total of 27 prototypes during the development of both the coupe and Spider models, used for everything from engine and chassis calibration to crash testing and homologation. The T.33 will be fully homologated in all major markets, including the US, unlike the T.50, which can only enter America via the Show or Display exemption.
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T.33 will also be the most readily available model, with 100 coupes and as many Spiders being produced, all of which are powered by a 608-horsepowr version of the 3.9-liter Cosworth V12 developed for GMA.
“Moving production of our T.33 experimental prototype monocoques into the vacated Dunsfold Park facility accelerates the programme and boosts efficiencies significantly. We are already making excellent progress with T.33 development with our first three mule cars undergoing intensive early testing. The move means we’ll soon be at the stage to share details about the prototype with customers and fans around the world.”
– Mofid Elkemiri, Gordon Murray Automotive CEO
