The secrets behind Gordon Murray's £2.5m, 650bhp T.50 hypercar and McLaren F1 (4K) | Top Gear

How on earth do you follow something like the McLaren F1? Nearly 30 years on, Gordon Murray has the answer: the £2.5m, 650bhp T.50 hypercar. And who better a person to talk you and Top Gear magazine’s Jack Rix through these two incredible cars, than the man himself? Prepare to have your mind blown.
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[@TopGear]

Think the T.50 is cool? Wait till you see our video on the track-only T.50s Niki Lauda: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiZh3h6ZtuEiNk

[@yomamaisobama9yearsago731]

Well that was fire 🔥

[@allah_who]

It doesn't got nos It's got a bo to oh whoa

[@yourmother9359]

Nobody thinks this car is cool.

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

When I was young (19) I had a big poster from the Ferrari F40 on my wall 😅 Now I'm 48 and I want a poster from the T50 in my room ❣️ I'm so glad, that Gordon Murray build this dream of a car, that I want a car poster again 🙏🏼😃 Have someone a idea, where I can buy a nice poster (wallpaper) from the T50 ❔ Sorry for my English... I'm German 🙈😅 Love from Berlin 🇩🇪 Ramsi 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@militia814]

Mhmm

[@Sirheadly87]

I love that Gordon still flares the tropical shirts. What a legend.

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2llGZ6d9iCfrc

[@TheKoosterify]

James May with 'stache

[@SaintlyCrown501]

Reminds me of someone 😉

[@aussie2uGA]

Tommy Bahama edition F1

[@visionist7]

I wonder if he wears Aramis Havana

[@alexbryan7323]

Gordon Murray on touchscreens: 'They shouldn't be allowed in supercars". This man is a rare mastermind.

[@sports2hedz542]

It's actually common sense but of course people don't like to listen to common sense

[@sports2hedz542]

am i the only one who thinks it's ugly af?

[@bighands69]

Touch screens are fine if they are used for very minor things that you can only do when the car is sitting still but when they are used for driving they are dangerous. I have cars with touch screens in them and they simply are useless at best when driving and you cannot use them. Operating the aircon through a touch screen is a sin.

[@eriklans8139]

Touchscreens should be illegal on slow cars as well.. C'mon, u want to adjust the temp.. How is it allowed on a screen, its the same as using your phone!!

[@sidbhagat9150]

Bugatti already had that on lock son

[@danielgoncsarov]

I like how he has no ego, and just walks you through the faults he has previously done. Whoever buys this car gets a glimpse into his philosophy.

[@MrDowntownLA]

...and Gordon Murray is a musician too ! TK

[@MrDowntownLA]

... and Gordon Murray is a musician too ! TK

[@MrDowntownLA]

... and he’s a musician too ! TK

[@TrainerCTZ]

Wonderful and refreshing

[@Dan-ce3sd]

no ego... lol

[@JMGZ8]

Crazy how critical he is about the car, that is why he is who he is.

[@comdrive3865]

He's critical because he's an engineer. You kind of have to be to be any good in that field.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Yea it's literally considered the greatest car ever made but he has a list of things he doesn't like about it lol Personally I just don't like all of the styling. Like it's certainly not the best looking car. Hell I think the mclaren senna looks better even let alone an alfa Romeo 4C lol

[@e-money9251]

@@HugoStiglitz88 oh my god not the senna please

[@lirneim8013]

@@HugoStiglitz88 mmmm I think the T.50 looks better than the Senna tbh, it's a simple look that's basically an update of a classic design and I love it for that.

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

I didn't know those side storage panels on the F1 were a thing! And I love how Gordon isn't shy about telling the world about the parts of the car he didn't like.

[@giths19]

like they say you are your own biggest critic. You also gotta be humble to know you cannot achieve perfection even when you set out seeking it.

[@justinrosa56]

You should watch Doug demuros review on the McLaren F1, goes in detail very well about it...

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

for the longest time his stance on the F1 was that he wouldn't change anything if he could. It's quite funny how he's opened up about the things he would change now that he's making a new one.

[@radityaindera3442]

He roast the hell out of it.

[@alphawolfie1122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jcqqN-oN6rrNE OMG I MET GORDON JUST NOW, HE IS SO NICE!!

[@nickmoore1649]

Man I can't remember the last time ive watched a video this long and didn't skip around. Gordon Murray is truly an icon and very easy to listen to.

[@mikea5205]

Could you imagine getting paid to work with him? I'd be the first one at work everyday lol

[@stasisthebest]

Then you my friend might be suffering from infantile attention span deficit disorder

[@TheSummoner]

stasisthebest - Your comment was really uncalled for.

[@Hengel_Andrews]

I had absolutely no plan to watch the whole damn thing, then the video ended and I realized I did.

[@nigel_white]

"I tuned the thickness of the carbon so it resonates with the induction sound..." Mind blown! Who thinks of that? Most supercars bore me because they are more about flash than engineering, but this has me completely geeking out! Engineering porn :-)

[@srinitaaigaura]

Listen to it. Eargasm! kzbin.info/www/bejne/apPdmoiPo7Nrg8k

[@sneakdotberlin7085]

that and the custom knobs and haptics. this is truly experience-focused.

[@chisquare5701]

"Most supercars"... that's quite the claim. I think you're wrong about "most". They are pushing each other, it's obvious.

[@KMETALS1]

Dont forget koenigsegg

[@karlwood7014]

I had the best wank of my life to the sound of the plumber next door dropping his spanners. Engeneering is balls deep

[@Beef_Supreeeme]

Even after creating one of the greatest cars ever he's still not fully satisfied with it. This is the curse of the designer.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

This is curse of any artist. At some time or another we all have to realize we've done all we can do.

[@Beef_Supreeeme]

@@WarriorsPhoto exactly. The artist can always see what else could have been, whereas others can't.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@Beef_Supreeeme I feel this way all the time and thus am always looking for ways to improve my videos. How about yourself?

[@Beef_Supreeeme]

@@WarriorsPhoto I do graphic design / branding and I have the same struggle. I think the key is to decide clearly and specifically what indicates that the project is successful before you start.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Ivan Vrdoljak Hence why Gordon Murray had such success with the original F1. (:

[@bronxty]

People like Gordon Murray, truly need to be protected. That man's mind is a treasure.

[@Spinthatshitsleepy]

Yes it is. But its not that special. What makes him so special is the way he explains it all to us.

[@kkkiddy]

the way u said this sounds weird but I’m sure you aren’t weird.

[@joshd8921]

He seems like a knob to be honest

[@comdrive3865]

@@DorkVader26 Hopefully more desiners take cues from murray so we get to see more drivers cars rather than cars that are only about the 0-60

[@grcvky]

Protected from what or whom Wtf u talking about ?

[@jelanimatthew5927]

I'm watching this and thinking "damn, I wish Gordon Murray was my grandpa" this man is a LIVING LEGEND.

[@somenygaard]

What would you do with your real grandpa?

[@nikoger8617]

I don’t think he is that kind of grandpa )) you will have to buy it with your own money

[@charlietube7165]

You got some daddy issues there

[@Smith1980]

@@nikoger8617 I mite get to drive his a time or two doe !

[@roybatty-]

Imagine what the people over at Cosworth felt when they were tasked with building a successor to the S70/2.

[@comdrive3865]

Pure delight and simultaneously nauseous I imagine

[@Sneakergod23]

It was a piece of cake 😂 cosworth made the car actually have a f1 sound

[@roripe18]

McLaren F1: Hi, I'm the best supercar from the 90's. GMA T50: I'm a big fan!

[@jacobwigley]

Underrated comment 😂😂

[@aydankhaliq2967]

Literally.

[@theanimelibarian7881]

I liked that one

[@rhishabdahal3025]

Good joke

[@alesksander]

That joke really succ and i love it. :D

[@hent1438]

I never thought that I would ever see a new mid-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 supercar/hypercar with a manual transmission again. This is wonderful.

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

And it's wonderful to see that Gordon is the one to pull it off, particularly in this age of overly electronic controlled/manipulated automotive systems. Can't wait to hear that 3.9 litre V12 at full song, driver rowing through the gears!! SYMPHONIC...ON STEROIDS!!

[@tarkitarker0815]

@@scottmccutcheon9828 quite the small engine for a v12 though. it will not roar it will scream like hell.

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

@@tarkitarker0815 As well it should. At full song (10,000 - 11,000 rpm)....MUSIC TO MY EARS!! Hopefully.....with proper exhaust tuning.....very much like a Formula 1 racing engine!! I never said anything about roaring. SYMPHONIC....ON STEROIDS!!

[@myco9253]

@@scottmccutcheon9828 12100 is the redline

[@Tjescoo]

And the option for no power steering :D

[@OzzyMandias]

Top bloke no BS, knows his stuff, talks like a person not a robot and doesn't talk down to you...

[@allensaunders449]

Does hate on all other car builders though not a fan of that

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@allensaunders449 Butt hurt fan boy can't change a tire on his own car let alone piss on the best of the best.

[@themarauder6108]

@@allensaunders449 , He doesn't hate them, he juse thinks the dick measuring contest going on is ridiculous. Lamborghini's could be faster but due to all the cosmetic aero and useless crap they're heavy and generate a lot of drag. This is what Gordon doesn't like because he feels the driver is being robbed of performance.

[@allensaunders449]

@@themarauder6108 he thinks he is is the only one that knows what to do design wise . He basicly says that constantly. Plus all these type of cars are ultra performance cars so performance actually matters. Its a selling point. In the T50 too even if mr. Murry won't admit it

[@themarauder6108]

@@allensaunders449 , If it's got a touch screen and creature comforts, it's not a performance car. Lamborghini's may look cool but some of the design aspects actually harm the performance of the car.

[@philmcglen6194]

I'm so excited about this car! It's like Gordon waited till technology caught up with his ideas before he even contemplated doing an F1 mk2 type car

[@Whyteeford]

I just wish I could spend 24hrs with this man. His knowledge, the way he thinks and his vision is incredible. Even in an interview, he's still in master engineer mode

[@jiggyjosy1019]

Holy shit a manual 2020 supercar. Someone give this man what ever he wants.

[@JUSTRACINGYT]

Manual, V12, naturally aspirated... Back to the 90s

[@MikeThePikeOnAHikeOverTheDike]

@@JUSTRACINGYT Also sub 1000kg..

[@bruh-uy3vn]

@@JUSTRACINGYT back to the good days

[@caidee]

Well he sold all of othem

[@sagarsarker6929]

12,100 sweet RPM's

[@pedinhuh16]

Suddenly it's like the Speedtail doesn't even exists anymore. *This* is the true successor of the F1. P.S.: The Speedtail was never the true successor, but a lot of people though it was back then, two years ago, even though the similiraties between the cars stops at the center driving position.

[@Kmaaq]

No one believed the Speedtail was actually a successor. It just happened to have 3 seats.

[@AndreasFunnell]

Lol the Speedtail is gonna lose it's value so fast.

[@driffbro3380]

McLaren is going bankrupt.

[@dyent]

The Speedtail will still be faster. Not watched all of this yet, but in Drivetribes interview he said that they'd calculated the 6th gear and final drive ratio to give a theoretical top speed of 227mph - Speedtails top speed is 250mph.

[@AndreasFunnell]

@@dyent You are missing the point here. Yes the Speedtail will probably be faster but who cares? Like Gordon Murray said it's all about how the car DRIVES, not about performance figures. The only thing that makes the Speedtail standout from the rest of the pack is it's 3 seats - it's performance numbers aren't even that amazing when you compare it to the big dogs. The T.50 will undoubtedly be the better driving and more special car of the two, much lighter, NA V12, manual, and the list goes on and on.

[@DomPatek]

Even after all these years, the F1 is still such a magnificent and beautiful thing to behold. The T.50 though, that thing will send shockwaves the likes of which the automotive world has never seen before, mark my words.

[@jermaineonealnumber7]

I agree, tbh not very fond of the styling of the T.50, I mean it looks good, but not as gorgeous as the old girl. The fan just looks a little weird.

[@Andersp90]

I wonder if it will beat the porsche 918 spyder at the nürburgring.

[@Andersp90]

@amarjit singh ye, but the P1 never beat the 918's time. But lets see.

[@vera_bh8091]

the rear reminds me of the "electric superchargers" on ebay still though, it better make me cry when i floor the pedal in Motorsport games.

[@rneoman]

The Aston has already done that

[@Hezath]

Gordon Murray is an absolute treasure. Watching this was an absolute pleasure.

[@Ovenman940]

Gordon has respect for Jack's technical knowledge and the editors have respect for the viewers'. Really well done.

[@JJs_playground]

Gordon Murray: we used truck rear taillights and off the shelf headlights Also Gordon Murray: we used gold to line the engine bay.

[@MatthewLee8383]

Money where it matters. :-)

[@JJs_playground]

@@MatthewLee8383 lol.. true, but so weird to have a million dollar car (at the time), but try to save money on those items.

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@JJs_playground I think he was under pressure from Ron, time and budget, and homologation. It takes time to style and develop bespoke lights. Now he's done what he really wanted.

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

srinitaaigaura "Ron, time and budget" might be my favorite quote in a while

[@felixs9722]

The gold in the engine bay is functional, it was a solution to their thermal problems. But yeah its funny when you say it like that.

[@B2359]

I love the Gordon Murray logo - how the mermaid makes the "g" and her hair the "m" ...Also the car - its size, the clean design and the engine, seating - everything is lovely.

[@JeremiahMuchangi]

This is one of the best and interesting launch presentations ever. Every detail is very well told and no matter how many times you watch it you don't get bored. Beautifully and passionately crafted car.

[@a3nofficial25]

The more he spoke about his reasons to make the car the way it is, the more I understood how supercars stopped being supercars

[@_r0b0warrior_]

All down to weight. Most lightweight cars in the past years have been a hit. Lotus Elise, Alpine A110, mx5, s2000, vw up gti, etc.

[@geethsan1567]

Nowadays, supercars are made to be posted on Instagram.

[@allensaunders449]

Evetything he says is just mr. Murrys idea of a supercar not the only idea

[@mda4209]

A proper supercar should be light and rwd. Hypercars are for instagram

[@allensaunders449]

@@mda4209 no one definition sorry to disappoint you

[@Cykoid]

absolute genius Gordon Murray is, the McLaren F1 is my favourite car bar none, and what's the best way to make a successor? do it the same but better

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2llGZ6d9iCfrc

[@simpleman8883]

[Cykoid] Amen to that aye.

[@alphawolfie1122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jcqqN-oN6rrNE WOW I JUST MET GORDON, HII GORDON

[@odyseuszkoskiniotis6266]

Genius he is absolutely

[@tjaarthendriks9963]

The T.50 is absolutely beautiful. From any angle! And I can listen to this man talk about his love of cars for ever.

[@livefire81]

Hearing an owner/designer talk about his regrets and humbly showing his failures on an early model while simultaneously show casing a newer version of his dream refined is superb. This is good content, but no James May sadly.

[@johntechwriter]

Or, you could accuse him of putting down his former masterpiece in order to pre-sell his current one. A bit dodgy when you think about it.

[@TheInvertedFollicle507]

Not really he's just doing what engineers do by nature which is finding problems and correcting them. Murray was limited by the (vs today's standards) crude tech and the fact he was having to do everything under the auspices of Ron Dennis, then owner of Mclaren plus a limited budget and schedule limitations so there were certain things he wasn't able to do. With the T50 the computing, materials science etc has improved massively in the three decades since the F1 made its presence known to the world plus it's under the umbrella of his own company so the T50 was always going to be a superior product than it's immediate predecessor.

[@mattward74]

I saw 43 minutes and 33 seconds and thought that there’s no way I’m watching this. Well I was wrong. Great video and I could listen to Gordon Murray all day. Absolutely brilliant. No ego and insanely intelligent.

[@Gkkiux]

Wonder how many people can honestly say "I've got some mates with F1s"

[@dylanhoang3915]

And that's F1(S) too, plural 😂

[@M3Pilot]

Youd literally have to make the car to be able to say that!😂

[@charlietube7165]

I've got plenty super cars in asphalt 9

[@WarriorsPhoto]

What I enjoyed the most about this episode were the quotes, "The last great analog supercar." and "We are going to try and make the best drivers car there's ever been." Brilliant and simple goals that lead to one of the most unique cars ever. Bummer that only 80-90 of these were ever made. I would love to go for a drive in one and experience that V12 induction sound. That's what I prefer from an N/A engine is the induction noises over a LOUD exhaust. The last bit I enjoyed the most is when Gordon Murray was talking about how much he drove His personal F1. That he likes to use what He owns. That's amazing since I've seen too many sports cars sit in someone's garage looking pretty. The point of owning such great machines is to experience them for yourself. (: Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us on KZbin. Excited to see this car being tested by the motoring press. (:

[@sikandersaeed8497]

A car made by Gordon Murray and Christian von Koenigsegg would be a sight to be seen, it would be the ultimate car

[@kasrashahsavari6451]

It would be all out war. They have fundamentally different ideologies about what a hyper car should be.

[@Shadowboost]

I would just rather have the car designed solely by Gordon

[@annoyedok321]

Listening to this man complain about the F1 makes me love the car more than any car reviewer's praise.

[@dakdewolf]

Hilarious but so true. Hearing him go over the T50 by comparison makes me feel like it's truly teetering on a "perfect" car.

[@Quirktart]

It not being perfect makes it more human

[@johntechwriter]

He is putting down the F1 to sell his new car. A bit unfair to those who believed in him and bought it, not to mention his former employer who gave him carte blanche to design it. He did not have to take this route but his new car has to top the F1 so he is giving it a head start. I'm guessing there is no love lost between him and McLaren.

[@AN2Felllla]

John Techwriter As an artist and an amateur designer, I know what he’s talking about. Sometimes you complete a work thinking it’s near perfect, but then you go back to it a few days later and all of a sudden find things that you can’t get out of your mind. I found when he was talking about that very relatable and quite funny. :D

[@H-Shop]

@@AN2Felllla Ahh yes, that feeling when you do your best then come back to see your work 1 or 2 years later, when you got more experience, you just wonder who made this and you question yourself. Totally relatable feeling tbh

[@CamoDrako]

Is there anything more 90's than seeing Tiff Needell throwing a McLaren F1 around whilst wearing cords and a bright red golf jumper?

[@srinitaaigaura]

He'll be orgasmed for life after driving this.

[@maximillianchong9934]

I want to see the young Tiff Needel driving the old F1 And the old Tiff Needel driving the new T50

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

Tiff Needell defenitely needs to have a go at this machine when it comes out. He said the F1 is the best car he's ever driven and his review is still my favourite piece of F1 footage. The way he rags the living hell of the F1 like no one else is just beautiful.

[@emlix1]

I thought that was Tiff.

[@guanjun1178]

I've been following Gordon Murray since his early days at Brabham. He's an elite tier car designer, no question. This man knows how to design a car. And he thinks outside the box. I love is philosophy, and he understands that more isn't necessarily better. What a genius.

[@RogerRabbitt1337]

I respect the hell out of Gordon. He’s old skool through & through... i love the fact that he still favours mechanical analogue over digital. Digital has no feel. It’s soulless. The F1 has it faults, but it was built with 1980’s technology... It’s still my No.1 supercar of all time. The sound of that BMW V12 is the pinnacle of natural aspiration. The way Gordon’s talking about the T50, it sounds amazing, I can’t wait to see it in anger. I just wish it inherited more of the F1’s looks. The F1 has a presence like no other car. The T50 just looks a bit too “vanilla” for me.

[@comdrive3865]

It's vanilla until you see the rear. It's gonna age well too. People will do their own flashy things to customise it and he knows it, so he kept it looking a bit like a nice blank slate.

[@comdrive3865]

Hell this car doesn't even need to look flashy. It's the pinnacle of a NA V12 drivers car, ever.

[@justoreynav.8625]

"If a car's light you don't need a big engine" Legend!!!!!

[@srinitaaigaura]

Actually most supercars are heavy precisely BECAUSE of the weight of their engine and powertrain which dictates everything afterwards - monocoque, subframes, radiators, suspension, wheels, tires, controls, frontal area. Case in point, Bugatti Chiron. Engine and Transmission weigh 750 kg!

[@justoreynav.8625]

srinitaaigaura Sure! and that why those cars will fade in time and these will remain, they're more engine than great design and engineering.

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@justoreynav.8625 Honestly I think those guys at Bugatti have done a miraculous job of saving weight everywhere else right down to the windshield wipers keeping the weight under 2 Tons while still keeping up the luxury standards. But such a big engine and transmission and AWD is what causes the car to be so big and heavy in the first place. The Koenigsegg transmission is a world wonder that it can transmit 1600 HP at 90 kilos. The XTrac manual in the T50 is 80 kilos for goodness sake.

[@justoreynav.8625]

srinitaaigaura Man, Koenigsegg is on a different planet!

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@justoreynav.8625 But no one, not even them, has Gordon Murray's vision. They can do a few things that no one, not even GM can do, but he ticks off all the boxes like no one else. And we're not talking of the big numbers. It's the small things as well. GM is verily the Godfather of Automotive Design. But if I had to put my money on the next great car, I'd bet on Koenigsegg.

[@jplabs456]

It’s fantastic hearing Murray call a prototype of the greatest supercar ever ‘the old girl’. Just amazing. We need more people with mindsets like Murray in the car world.

[@alphawolfie1122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4jcqqN-oN6rrNE IM THE GUY THAT MET YOU JUST NOW GORDON, DO U REMEMBER ME

[@EfftupSmith]

it was HIS Old Girl that he owned though

[@amorosogombe9650]

Amazing. You know a passion driven engineer when you see one.

[@carfun5799]

British brilliance! Central driving position, understated good looks, ground effect and a 12,100rpm V12 with a manual. At last a supercar for drivers not poseurs. Great vid!

[@flatsixturbo7033]

3.9L NA V12 with a 12k redline 6-speed manual 980kg Ground effect fan As much as numbers and features weren't what Murray was trying to focus, this is probably the last proper old-school supercar that we will ever see. Yet, this is not only just a homage to a legendary poster car, but also the door-opener to next-generation technology. Kudos to Gordon Murray and his team for creating such a savage yet sophisticated machine. Looking forward to seeing one on the road soon enough.

[@probablynovideoshere]

I can't wait for 2048 when Gordon Murray will go "actually, hold on, I think I can make a better T.50 now"

[@bradman7281]

I hope he gets to live that long, but it's a long shot.

[@aydankhaliq2967]

He would be around 100

[@minilite7184]

anti-matter hyperdrive no doubt !

[@Antpaok]

He'll be 102. Idk if he'll be able to do that

[@w0033944]

😁

[@teknog7843]

its so funny to watch this man tear such a universally loved car to bits and we can't even be angry about it because its his creation and he knows it inside and out.

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

The fact this man is shown what he created and experienced his legacy. But has no ego in rattling off issues of his vehicle. Many of which they barely asked, he is humble and kind. Forever much respect!

[@Sam-op7qz]

When the designer of a car sells his personal car because the price is so astronomical, you know that car is beyond special.

[@markdale7808]

It's a lovely story. But definitely bullshit.

[@markdale7808]

@Aiden Meakin I stand corrected. It just seemed crazy that he sold it. My bad

[@MatthewC137]

No, it means he knows the difference between price and value and that the price is beyond stupid. So he took it.

[@lohithreddy6629]

Maybe he had a financial crisis 😂

[@tarekcompuworld]

Ugly, overpriced and not original.

[@carlitoxb110]

Rowan Atkinson spilled his tea when he got this notification

[@kunalmore5212]

He’s probably pre booked the thing!

[@barath4545]

I feel sure that he and every single F1 owner already knew about the car from Gordon and pre-signed and paid for theirs.

[@bryanc4054]

Rowan must have already been on speed dial when Murray was having thoughts of producing the T.50, lol

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

and Jay Leno creamed his denim

[@iulianindres5145]

Probably hes gonna crash 2 of these again XD

[@jungleswings5016]

Probably the best video the new Top Gear format has done! Very happy to see the full in's and out's behind Gordon's approach behind the F1 and the T.50

[@Dudleymiddleton]

A McLaren F1 totally rebooted for the 21st century. Utterly gorgeous too! Gordon Murray is the ultimate master and genius.

[@Corvolet5]

Finally a modern take on a classic car that actually resembles it.

[@dma968]

From the front anyway

[@pedinhuh16]

@@dma968 I mean, the rear of the F1 always looked kinda wack to me anyway.

[@stelqnkata5899]

F1 is still prettier

[@roger3221]

It's not a perfect modern copy. But it's made in the same spirit as the F1 and even pure with the eye on a pure race feeling

[@SergePupko]

@@dma968 and side

[@NikhilSingh-mk9kc]

32:00 that Niki Lauda bit had me in splits. RIP legend

[@Necr0Mancer666]

McLaren F1 might be one of the best looking cars ever made. One of my all time favorites.

[@olehoiii]

For skilled drivers this must be a dream! Manual gearbox, naturally aspirated engine, direct steering and lighter than a feather!

[@sylvianblade75]

This car feels like a compilation of Gordon Murray’s greatest hits.

[@nielsnielsen9013]

Great description mate. Gonna wrap mine in a hawaii pattern to pay full homage :-)

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

The Mclaren F1 with the BT46 Fan car with the redline of a LCC Rocket.

[@mechared3210]

niels nielsen lmao

[@lostinbravado]

Can you guys see what Top Gear did here? It's genius, really. Due to this new car, Gordan Murray has been through the media circuit saying the same things over and over again. You can see it in his other reviews - he's becoming a bit of a cardboard cutout of himself. It makes for boring uninspiring interviews. So what did Top Gear do? Pulled some strings, did a lot of research and found the exact thing that would break Gordan out of that cardboard cutout and "humanize" him again. They pulled a BIG HAMMER! And that was his XP3 F1. You can tell by his initial shock and his softer, loving tone that selling that car was an incredibly painful decision. I bet it was Gordan's decision to never see that XP3 again. This for fear of a desire to reacquire it and then have to go through the pains that had caused him to originally sell it. So he'd probably put it out of his mind, even though it would never leave his heart and he'd always feel pain for its loss. And then suddenly, unexpectedly, it's in front of him once again. And we get to watch his shock and watch as he falls in love with it again. Top Gear is really good at what they do. I can't deny that, no matter how much Grand Tour I watch.

[@siclops320]

Hahaha love it

[@timo7641]

Everyone: McLaren F1 is perfect car anywhere you look! Gordon Murray: its not. certain things are rubbish. It still haunts me to this day! Also Gordon Murray: hence why T.50 is born. Now I can do my inner peace.

[@iant720]

Timothy Elison spoken like an engineer!

[@dyent]

"The problems fall into categories..."

[@Ssilhouette73]

only the master, the creator can point out the defects in his creation.

[@jacobgreen3415]

Still would rather have an f1.. Just because of memories

[@salmananjum]

Gordon Murray when asked about what he would change in F1, he had said "Nothing, we got it right down to the last bolt". I read this in an interview he gave to Car Magazine (more than a decade back).

[@namelast6152]

This is how cars should be sold! This interview just explained so many reason why this car has it's own unique nitch in an already competitive market yet humbly so! I may never own one but I deffently can see why its destin to be the next level of cars an design . So glad I got to see this.

[@msj5997]

I love the way Gordon Murray explained all the technology in the car, as if everthing is so easy and simple for him, all the while acknowledging the shortcomings of his previous ceation. I noticed usually engineers love to brag about their creation, but he is not at all boastfull, just calmly explaining about the car. Sign of true Intellligent.

[@09Mrsubaru]

The thing he’s mist proud of is the engine a thing he didn’t design. This shows that this man has no stupid ego

[@allensaunders449]

Very large ego and a brilliant mind to go with it

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I felt this from Gordon the minute he walked into frame. He's a humble and proud man. Which he has every right to be. I am glad he wanted another stab at the greatest drivers car ever. (:

[@EnhancedNightmare]

@@WarriorsPhoto Being proud is one and being full of oneself is other thing. A legend deserves to be proud but clearly it did not make him into an ass.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@EnhancedNightmare I mean this very nicely, I don't understand the point of your comment. Thank you either way. (:

[@comdrive3865]

@@allensaunders449 I fail to see the ego. That's the most humble an ego ive seen for a man of that net worth and life experience.

[@richardmortimer8147]

You have to admit Gordon Murray is such a genius! Listen how he talks and is so confident.... utterly brilliant!

[@pckl300]

I love how he’s not influenced by the current trends in the car industry. He’s totally doing his own thing, and the results speak for themselves.

[@AB-fr2ei]

I hope this will encourage other car manufacturers to bring back light weight, manual transmission, with Big N/A engines, driver focused cars Porsche is starting to understand that and is on the path to bring this trend

[@stevecarrol7227]

A true engineer with passion. So critical of his own work and seems like a lovely gentleman.

[@MsEdoxX]

The T.50 looks so good that you dont even notice the lack of wing mirrors.

[@moriart13]

looks boring

[@sparky4878]

moriart13 I think the word you’re looking for is “timeless”. No stupid wings, vents, cutouts etc that will look so dated in a few years.

[@giths19]

@@moriart13 Boring today but like Gordon said those huge vents, wings and cutouts will not age well. Look at the F1. it's almost 30 years old and looks nice. There is a reason we are always being serenaded by the older looking cars.

[@moriart13]

@@sparky4878 they all have a purpose in modern supercars

[@moriart13]

@@giths19 Why, did f50s look aged badly? or Enzo or 360 modena?

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

Anytime Mr. Gordon Murray speaks, the whole of the automotive world listens!! Another FANTASTIC Murray creation!!

[@natbarron]

And others listen - he’s got a real nice, thick, wise old voice 😂

[@einautofan6685]

Christian von Koenigsegg is a Genius too! But Yes...

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

@@einautofan6685 Indeed, Christian is. Imagine Christian with the similar MEGA amounts of F1 experience under his belt?

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

@@natbarron Proper Englishman, aye?

[@brakinglate8828]

The man is a living legend. The way he explains his creation is full of drama and passion

[@MaverickFor44]

I love it when he talks about all the flaws in the F1. So many people talk about it like it's The Pieta. It's refreshing that a humble Michelangelo can say, "I did mess up on some of the folds and wrinkles in the fabric."

[@plinsavi]

Gordon: "We sold the first half of the cars based on my ballpoint sketch". That right there shows how much people trust this man. Amazing! Truly a living legend.

[@ajinderseehra751]

Gordon is a legend in every count. It looks so so much as F1. This is it. So excited to see in action

[@rebaouihichame9898]

can't believe he's 74 years old

[@tristanblikman9151]

And a tall boi

[@papiasbanda3360]

I wanted to like this comment, but I think 74 likes is perfect lol

[@user-hk3vu4mh4q]

😅father

[@rustinpeace770]

He looks like he’s in his early 60’s, good for his age

[@kikoelargento9905]

Like the F1 his aging very well

[@natanelarnson]

Car noob here, but this guy seems like the Christopher Nolan of car makers.

[@TheBlaert]

He is. There are a couple of interviews on KZbin where he talks about his career and life. Well worth a look

[@DimitriRiggas]

More like Francis Ford Coppola

[@nilssvensson4073]

@@DimitriRiggas this.

[@DiscoStu12081983]

@@TheBlaert He did a great interview with Johnny Smith (car pervert/the late brake show) which was amazing.

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

Ah, film noob as well.

[@phantomechelon3628]

What an absolute pleasure it is listening to Gordon Murray. Very humble and straightforward. Exudes both genius and likeability. Could listen to him talk about cars and design all day. The T50 is a thing of beauty. If I ever have a spare couple of million I will try and track one down.

[@abarratt8869]

Gordon Murray: "The McLaren F1 is the greatest driver's car ever". Also Gordon Murray: "Hold my beer

[@mosieromano2381]

Holy shit a manual 2020 supercar. Someone give this man what ever he wants.

[@moriart13]

@@mosieromano2381 hahaaha

[@TopGear]

You heard right... 980kg. That's 2161 lbs, USA. The same weight as a Mk1 Mazda MX5, but with 3x the cylinder count. This is an impressive machine.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

Something special about any car that's less than a ton.

[@swisstraeng]

Something tells me any race-car would be half the weight and twice the torque. This is indeed, an impressive machine. But also expensive for what it is, mainly due to low production numbers and long development time.

[@gottliebdee263]

Gets a pass from me. Sports car don't impress me at all. Make it do all that with a fridge in the back, a la RS6 avant /E63 Estate /M5 Touring, (of which I know doesn't exist but you get the point). Good that they are pushing the envelope but meh..... Listening to him the F1 was much more of a compromise than you might have thought. He's a bit disingenuous too. He DOES know why modern supercars are bigger and heavier - on the whole they aren't carbon fibre or cost an arm, leg, kidney and cerebral cortex and they are made to fit into todays 'norms'.

[@Corvolet5]

Good to know, Top Gear. Can I have one?

[@KB402_]

@GS 700 Mate he said any car, not any piece of trash

[@bluehead_info]

What an engineer. Everything so well thought through. Amazing.

[@LogieT2K]

You can tell he put his soul into this car. I truely believe that when everyone is in electric we will look at this as the all time great of ICE cars

[@ahpoiseheh]

If Gordon Murray was selling a “perfectly engineered” 1.000 dollars shopping cart, I would most certainly certainly buy it. AMAZING PRESENTATION.

[@scottmccutcheon9828]

Hear, hear!! 👍

[@EfftupSmith]

he pretty much was but got no takers Check out the T25/T27 microcars. Smaller than a Smart car with better handling 3 seats with driver in middle, more space, better crash protection etc. approx £5000, less running costs than a VW Golf etc. After a couple of talks with companies to set up small factories to produce them, they ended up nowher sadly.

[@Tjescoo]

@@EfftupSmith If that is even true, that price is way too low and I'd expect controlling units to work against such disruption of their market. Illuminati, or self protection? I'd say they are the same thing.

[@EfftupSmith]

@@Tjescoo If that is even true? Did you even Google it? www.gordonmurraydesign.com/en/products/previous/t.25-and-t.27.html

[@srinitaaigaura]

It weighs only 1 lb and you could fold it in the side of your car boot maybe?

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

“Next generation to the Valkyrie engine” 🤣 how do you like that Mr Newey? One thing Gordon Murray doesn’t lack is confidence and the ability to blow his own trumpet. Fair play though he is pretty clever.

[@riccccccardo]

I know right lol

[@leehenry5764]

Both are created by Cosworth.

[@ChaseSpec]

Newey did the aero, not the engine. The Valkyrie aero will have insane down-force. Different design philosophy. Murray is one of the few people who is exactly as smart as he thinks he is lol.

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

The Ending Sucks you’re right. Both Newey and Murray have different philosophies. Newey is focused on aero development, specifically as much downforce as possible. Murray used to focus on packaging and center of gravity.

[@scottaubrey8392]

Only Murray could make Newey feel small...

[@Nounooon]

This is what the P1 should have been. Truly an amazing machine, finally a supercar that looks amazing!

[@jbdoessound]

Thank you. It's great to have your videos coming back again. This one felt like a privilege to watch. WHAT A CAR! What a man, brain the size of...

[@sleezyfro]

The stig will whip that like my dad whips me

[@armands3153]

Should I leave a children helpline for you to call to?

[@sleezyfro]

Spaniard no I’m being monitored

[@armands3153]

@@sleezyfro Alright. Just hang in there, ok?

[@thestig4408]

I can't wait

[@unnikrishnannair8395]

"Valkyre is a racing car and is much heavier." - Gordon Murray

[@wpi6705]

@Shaw Farrow how could the middle position be akward, its the most intuitive and logical position

[@thesprawl2361]

@@wpi6705 It's much more awkward to get into, I assume that's what he meant.

[@thesprawl2361]

@Shaw Farrow Aston make the most beautiful cars on earth. Just hands down. I'd get an Aston if I had the money, just because they're so exquisite to look at, and also because I really couldn't drive around in a Ferrari or a Lambo or something like that, I'd just feel like a total prick.

[@thesprawl2361]

@Shaw Farrow McLarens are not good looking, true. The McLaren GT's about as nice looking as they get. They look pretty outrageous, but that's different from beautiful.

[@waengwang5313]

@Shaw Farrow I get it, you like Aston Martins, and I get that too. But look at Buggati and Koneisegg, it's not about whose older, it's about who has the better tech at this point. Design, elegance, and history still do matter, but you can't buy a car because of its past, you buy a car because of what it is now.

[@vloogle4924]

Excellent interview! Well thought out questions and extremely entertaining!

[@thunderbolt854]

Just amazing engineering and what an enterprising explanation he gives of the technology and someone who understands each inch of the car.. hats off

[@mertpala162]

Gordan Murray: "This is raw driving experience and performance" Gordan Ramsay: "This is RAWWW"

[@ale69420]

Gordon Murray is such a powefull legend that he designed a succesor to a legendary analog hypercar with another one just to he can sleep at night and find inner peace. He's the GOAT 🐐

[@AxLWake]

One of the very few supercars/hypercars that actually look nice to me. This is amazing in every single way possible.

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

Gordon is fantastic in explaining everything to the average person and they can fully understand.

[@calebkopitsky7611]

I love how honest he is; truly cares about his work and has pride in it

[@noahbowie5985]

Wow. Putting performance aside. That is stunning

[@untitled795]

Feelings over facts isn't that uncommon in these days though, not to say I'm against that in a gorgeous machine ;)

[@kartoffelwillipeter3067]

If you actually think about it, most of us will own a car with 300 hp max, that will weigh at least 1,5 tonnes. I mean compared to hypercars and modern supercars this cars numbers will not blow you away, but let's be honest, do we need a thousand horsepower, where you need several computers to control, and 250 mph top speed? Very very few people will ever even have the chance to even use all of that. On the other hand the T.50 weighs 980kg and has over 600 hp. That's insane and looking at regualr cars still an untouchable monster. I feel like 650hp is more or less the perfect amout of power for such a car, and it will drive brilliantly. It will basically be what the GT86, BRZ and FRS are just in supercar class. Stats don't impress anyone but those things drive unspeakably well.

[@dannyr2976]

The T.50 is like a stunning piece of product design where everything has a purpose. Not too 'flashy' because it doesn't need to be, just functional enough and happens to look gorgeous.

[@Sheridantank]

untitled795 Facts? You’re a jackass. What “facts” are you talking about? You’re the kind of idiot that would say one painting is objectively better than an other. This is art and performance, feeling is more important. Also “these days” just makes you sound stupid. People have never changed. They are no different today as 100 years ago, not in personality or behavior.

[@Sheridantank]

The expression is “putting performance aside” not “to one side”.

[@joemama7031]

Been a huge fan of the F1 and Gordan Murray's work for years, I'm so glad to finally see a true F1 successor

[@bighands69]

Is it really a successor or is it a reimagining? I do not think it is possible to really build a successor to the F1 with today's technology and corporate investment available.

[@nathanasselin9179]

For me it would be the valkyrie project and the amg one that are on that VERY SPECIAL type of car. I dont think you can make à successor.

[@JayHeartwing]

It's really nice that Mr. Gordon really put his heart in making this glorious car. He really want his car to be a high performance but really gorgeous work of art. As a poor guy with a dream, I really wish I could be like him someday.

[@jaekimchi]

"Gordon Murray focused on making a good car not aiming for performance targets and metrics* *Koenigsegg has left the chat*

[@Sneka97]

Koenigseggs are extreme, sure. But they are still great cars

[@philipeafroboy1]

Well if you believe Christian von K. the Jesko absolut is their last car going for the outright top speed record. So it will be interesting to see what the evolution of Koenigsegg will be in the next decade

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2llGZ6d9iCfrc

[@timo7641]

welp T50 can't make the performance as the same like Jesko, so its fair to say that T50 is really dedicated for driving orgasm not Top Speed or Cornering G's like the Jesko/Jesko Absolut Also the sound of it Its like comparing Automatic Watch to Manual Winding Watch

[@alexanderpeter219]

What about the Dallara Stradale, still love the car. Different approach to making a car, which is nice to see every once in a while.

[@srinitaaigaura]

Every single piece of engineering made by Gordon Murray is so iconic and so way ahead of his time. I think he'll be truly appreciated only after a generation.

[@mythamazing8186]

I cannot stress this out enough. Gordon Murray has reveal the true Love for the automotive car with this new T.50 There is no greater Love in car design. Simple. Nimble. Performance beyond outrage.

[@freshofftheplane]

Hearing all these details of F1 and the new car from the man himself is amazing. Great clip!

[@BhavikPatel1710]

It is amazing to see how closely it resembles to the F1. What an absolute legend.

[@BhavikPatel1710]

@@J.PC.Designs You're right. Still looks very good.

[@sc1338]

I’m so proud of him using British manufacturing. Even though I’m American and have no dog in that fight.

[@FlamesOfThought]

Geo FUN it makes me respect him even more. For him (and me) Britain has always been the home of F1. It’s just like someone non Japanese insisting on Japanese sword smith’s for his Katanna

[@sc1338]

Geo FUN aren’t most South Africans from English? Except for the Boers. I feel like that’s British enough. Even though I view Elon Musk as more American than South African.

[@SudeennnSam]

At long last, A true successor to the legendary McLaren F1

[@pitchblackgrue]

I love that when Gordon Murray talks about the F1 you can tell that when he was making the car he really took into consideration how it would actually be as a driver's car. He was thinking about repair costs and how long the car would last. It was not merely an art piece or technical demonstration of the latest technologies that are all too immature to be reliable in any way, Gordon really thought about the kind of "insane" driver that wants a supercar to drive every day, keep for many years, and not have it in the shop every 3 months.

[@aminnick4895]

I could listen to him everyday He's soo passionate about his work

[@SergePupko]

IKR? People who work with him and listen to him ramble on day in and day out are some of the luckiest people on earth.

[@IvoTrausch]

McLaren: "The Speedtail is the successor of the legendary McLaren F1!" Gordon Murray: *sighs* "Cool. Let's now do it properly."

[@justaguy6216]

Did they ever say that?

[@Dennzer1]

The Speedtail is the fastest production car to 250 MPh. Will the T.50 get there faster? EDIT - How dare anyone ask about the speed of a super-car. People forgot that the f1 was the 1st production car to over 240 mph. I get it. driving experience and feel. I am not denying that in any way. I enjoy speed. I will never drive a T.50

[@simpleman8883]

Dennzer1 the T.50 isn’t about top speed, it’s about the overall experience, how it feels when driven, it has stickshift, no driver aids, and the list goes on, it has more similarities to the F1, and is the rightful successor.

[@justaguy6216]

@@simpleman8883 What's the top speed? Murray: *yes*

[@simpleman8883]

Kabir Basu 😂

[@Isdera1985]

Gordon Murray is a genius! Wish he could live forever! 😊