FIRST LOOK: Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 Spider | Top Gear

Think ‘convertibles’ and Gordon Murray is hardly going to be the first name that pops into your head. Convertibles tend to be heavier, less rigid and worse off aerodynamically than a hard-top car. And if you know anything about the sorts of cars that Gordon Murray designs, those aren’t just trifling niggles. And yet, here it is. The first Gordon Murray Automotive roadster: the new T.33 Spider.
Anyone for a 608bhp Cosworth V12 and no pesky ceiling muffling the 11,100rpm engine note?
The T.33 Spider is of course the second T.33 model announced after the hard-top coupe back in 2021, so lots of the stats and facts are familiar. The bespoke naturally aspirated 3.9-litre drives the rear wheels. Only 100 examples will be built. There are two seats inside (choose either left- or right-hand drive) and thanks to a luggage compartment in the nose and two lockers ahead of the rear wheels concealed by beautiful rear-hinged blades, there’s a total of 295 litres of luggage capacity. That’s about a third more than you get from, say, a Ferrari 296 Spider. But you’d expect that, given this costs about six times as much…
But why are you reading this? Hit play and let Professor Gordon Murray and Top Gear Magazine’s Ollie Kew be your guide to this hyper spider.
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[@MitchWebb94]

I have an Alpine A110 which is pretty much the same weight. The thought of sticking a V12 in that boggles my mind - what a car this is!

[@6gi]

You can expect only the best from Gordon Murray

[@BR14Nx]

Damn. the 110 ..my dream car

[@robwaters8848]

James May has one too and he LOVES it. He said it's effectively the supercar experience but with a small engine. I also feel that they are gorgeous vehicles ❤

[@iits_seb6976]

Gordon Murray would agree with your car of choice! He says it’s the best no-nonsense driving experience you can reasonably buy, and he only dislikes the lack of storage!

[@MitchWebb94]

@@iits_seb6976 Storage is an issue but it's one you sort of accept when you buy into it (particularly as its ultimately a sports car). The community are great though and have found all sorts of clever ways to increase storage (e.g. storage nets that stick to the material under the doors and behind the seats, bespoke cupholders to improve the existing rubbish 1 into 2 great ones, specific luggage cases that fit perfectly into the frunk).

[@lesflynn4455]

I think it's the most beautiful looking car I've seen in my 52 years. I's utterly gorgeous. To think it contains the outrageous Cosworth V12 and 6 speed manual trans makes it droolworthy. It ticks every box. If only I had several million to spend on a car.

[@marshalbains]

Damn the lines are so clean all throughout. Timeless design.

[@You_Can_Do_If]

Much nicer than t50

[@marshalbains]

@@You_Can_Do_If - Agreed, the section above the rear wheels looks way better. Doesn't make the wheels looks small.

[@TopGear]

Wouldn't expect anything less from GMA

[@marshalbains]

@@TopGear - Amen.

[@Solotocius]

"Timeless" I prefer the term "outdated from the start"

[@STAG162]

I'm so glad that Gordon kept it manual, great decision. keep that purity.

[@christophebrou1178]

The customers didn't wanted an automatic transmission.Thats the reason why there are only manuals!

[@gglen2141]

Think of all the 10 year old ferraris with F1 boxes that nobody wants.

[@kabob21]

@@gglen2141Yes, nobody wants a Ferrari 458 Italia or Speciale 🙄

[@Javierblaszczyk]

​@@kabob21 is 458 old? No

[@caprise-music6722]

@@Javierblaszczyk it’s not old at all, but it is 10+ years old

[@violinmiata]

The T.33 makes me think of what a 1960’s car designer would do with body work given modern technology.

[@steffenchristmas1987]

Great comment, really insightful. I'd be interested to see it in some classic colours such as duck egg blue or a beautiful rosso red. The T.33 Spider really surprised me with some gorgeous lines and an organic purity missing in many overstyled modern cars. It brings to mind the Miura and Alfa 33. Of the GMA cars we've seen so far I think the Spider will still look beautiful when we look back many years later....

[@billyaustin5317]

Gorgeous car, the lines are so simple and the proportions are spot on. In a world full of more and more girthy, aggressive, aero-chasing designs, this is such a breath of fresh air. Thank you GMA 👏 Plus, what a legend Gordon is, could listen to him all day! (And Dario!)

[@sports2hedz542]

Sweeter than T.50 in my opinion

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

It's beautiful, for sure, but the car's rear half looks stretched, like the 720s: if it could've been compacted it would look even better.

[@bicyclist2]

Gordon is doing what I wanted to do. I love the fact that he went with a manual transmission. The design is so very clean smooth and uncluttered. I love it. I doubt I'll ever even get to see one. Thank you.

[@edgarsdzerins]

Masterpiece! Light, manual, V12 ... proper formula!

[@MHassan1986]

Love that sheer hatred Murray has for touchscreens. Don't get me wrong, I love touch screens in cars but imo, when we are talking about cars well worth in millions, analogue gauges just look so much better, if done right. Case in point, that new DeTomaso P72 or whatever. But yeah, love that interior.

[@srinathk3830]

Dumb Tech. Needs 150 steps into the menus to change the air con setting, and you have to stop or take your eyes off the road. And none of them are as good as a phone - laggy, buggy, crashy, outdated. You wear gloves they don't work. Hands slightly wet or sweaty? Don't work. Buttons, knobs, dials, those are true touch devices that don't need your eyes. Touch screens are touch operated SIGHT screens, not touch devices. It's a car, not a phone. A car could just have a place to mount a phone or tablet with USB or Wireless charging and run everything off the phone. Gordon still remembers that cars are meant for driving.

[@srinathk3830]

Also those touch controls on the steering wheel that Ferrari pioneered are a dumber idea, they don't even work well.

[@MHassan1986]

@@srinathk3830 I think if implemented right, touch screens can work well. I own a 2017 Volvo S90 and the climate controls are perma fixed on the screen. So after a few times, you automatically remember where they are without looking away. Their screens also work with gloves because they know that due to the weather in their home country, everyone wears gloves. Its tiny things that make or break the driver's experience. I saw the climate control system on the new BMW i7 and wow, what a clusterfuck of bad design.

[@MHassan1986]

and Yep, haptic feedback buttons should never ever be on a steering wheel. They should always be proper physical buttons.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

@@srinathk3830 Good point about gloves, can't stand trying to use my GPS with driving gloves on, it's a real pita.

[@Ultra-161]

This car cleared my mind in a way that I didn’t know was possible

[@delbroox]

I have to say I wasn't a fan of the T.50 but the T.33 is just outstanding. So pretty without compromising on performance, and the fact it's more "contained" and more usable just adds to that. And the profile of this car....wow it just looks so good. And you'll also have to be an actual good driver to drive it!

[@allensaunders449]

I agree I've been a fan of the T33 over the 50 always

[@seventh-hydra]

Gordon Murray is such a legend. Aside from his epic engineering in F1, he's the only person in the auto industry who has the balls to make cars for pure passion and driving experience. Instead of being designed for Instagram and to get in a cock measuring contest with stats

[@iamfrickincool]

I think most people would have been star struck I know I would have!

[@kraenk12]

Most beautiful and timeless super car since the 918. Gorgeous!

[@devanman7920]

It's really is gorgeous. Didn't expect it to look so good tbh

[@jonstevens5962]

Hilarious when all 20 (ish) KZbin car channels you follow publish the same story on the same car, in the same garage on the same day 😂 Harry’s was good. I think he has a man crush on Gordon. ❤

[@ericcarabetta1161]

They are usually under a press embargo from the company, and not allowed to publish until a specified time.

[@R19Robbin]

The design reminds me a little bit of a spyker 👌

[@steffenchristmas1987]

Agreed. I think the GMA car takes some of those lovely lines and packages them better, losing the awkward angles and overall the balance feels better.

[@Ben-Rogue]

I'd love to see what Gordan Murry could do in terms of a lower budget FR roadster, along the lines of an Elan or MX-5

[@ventisette.]

I think it would be very close to a NA MX-5 with a little more power and modern comforts.

[@nomadben]

I heard rumors about that a few years ago, but I don't think anything came of them. I would really love to see GMA do a budget roadster under $50k USD or something like that. They probably wouldn't be able to make them fast enough.

[@robwaters8848]

Omigosh 😭. I'd LOVE to see what he could do. Imagine, a TRUE British roadster affordable to the masses , developed by the man that brought us the F1... 🥲

[@justin_dunn46]

That'd be really interesting! Would love to see what he could come up with

[@mkk5024]

we need more mid range FR cars. no one needs another mx5

[@christianolesen4436]

That is not a convertible. That is a targa. A beautiful targa.

[@greigsanderson]

Spider

[@ihatelivingintheuk]

*Legal suit from porsche inbound*

[@im_a_tamato631]

I just love that you can see how much Gordon is passionate everytime he asks Gordon a question he just smiles

[@jamdown1ify]

Thanks for showing us the car in full, unlike others who only show stupid close ups.

[@kentbeitel9966]

This might be the best super car out there. The size is perfect, has a cosworth v12, manual gearbox, the color and wheels are stunning. Plus a roof scoop.. I mean come on 👌🔥

[@daviderossi9597]

Only problem is the design, looks like a 30k sports car

[@deejayyy1681]

And 295 liters of storage 😮

[@lesflynn4455]

Agreed. It's beautiful in every way. No unnecessary aero holes, massive wings or diffusers. Gordon knows all about that stuff being an F1 designer.

[@lesflynn4455]

@@daviderossi9597 You think? Park one next to a GR 86 and you'd change your mind.

[@daviderossi9597]

@@lesflynn4455 Park one next to any Ferrari/Lamborghini/porsche whatever and it Will be not even noticed, Probably a Lotus exige attract more than this

[@garyseaton4619]

That is a truly beautiful automobile... A new car with 3 pedals. Outstanding...

[@Ben-Rogue]

Reminds me of the De Tomaso Vallelunga. Both coupe and Spider are very pretty!

[@sehemunzuri]

This is the Masterclass of Automotive design

[@croaker4747]

I absolutely think this is the best car I’ve seen in the last 20 years. I would give a kidney to own one!

[@wallyr.7854]

Bravo 👏🏻 on asking Gordon the “tough” questions that many would have chosen not to ask simply because it’s “Gordon Murray.”

[@ellyheldring2895]

the design is perfect an pure. no boring computer flip flops.the front lights are beautifull integrated. looks abit like a ferrari.

[@sambanohamad8780]

This man is a genius and loves his job

[@jerkojuric6137]

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 wants it design back... the name too.

[@ejkk9513]

This honestly looks much better and much more elegant than the T.50. Both are so exciting to me. They're unique. I'm tired of every hypercar having a million billion horsepower. None of that matters if the drive isn't exciting.

[@radomiriz]

Lovely looking car. Well done, Gordon, and all involved in designing and making it.

[@fardboi9781]

God I wish I could own this. More than any other modern supercar this thing would be amazing to daily

[@MrCatpants]

GM is the personification of "less is more"... A genius designer who has no peer.

[@the2uzrunner]

This is such a gorgeous machine. The feelings I get just looking at it

[@stealthinator00]

What a lovely looking car. it's got so much personality.

[@silvenshadow]

Manual analog cars, focused on being a great driving experience. 300 cars at hypercar prices and they are selling out. I think the auto industry is feeding us a lot of crap about how everyone wants a fsd automatic crapbox. Please make a baby sister to this that's affordable to the rest of us. Absolutely stellar, world altering work.

[@sushanthramesh2941]

Beautiful machine 🤩

[@Amazing_YRZ]

I only and only watch this video for you said Gordon is gonna be there, not just the car itself. I found him a very generous, open, and friendly person in the last couple of videos talking about the T50, and then I loved the car! I believe it is gonna be the same thing happening to the T33!

[@James1Hiscox]

One of the few cars I've ever seen where I think the Spyder genuinely looks better than the coupe. What a machine.

[@mahmga1]

What a remarkably beautiful machine. My perfect aesthetic & interior

[@josephscott4997]

I love how Gordon has a brilliant answer to every problem😏

[@gengen4082]

It’s like, Gordon read our mind, and create the best car ever out of it.

[@kudacuda4350]

What if an early 2000s supercar was brought to production , there you have it ! I like the design , and the legend behind it .

[@mduduzibhebhe4268]

Most beautiful and honest car I have ever seen

[@milleniumdaemon]

Gordon Murray is amazing

[@jacquirichardson8786]

Hi Gordon, not sure you'll get to read this! I hope so. I did have the pleasure meeting you 20+ years ago when I worked at MIRA, Warwickshire and I was driving a yellow MGBGT, which I loved. It's great to hear the enthusiasm in your voice that you had all those years ago, particularly when you told me about your meeting with George Harrison. Sent with Kind Regards Jacqui

[@user-ov3nw2yk1y]

Этот автомобиль ОЧЕНЬ красивый!! 🔥🔥🔥 Не часто подобное увидеть можно..

[@GordonMurrayAutomotive]

Always good to see you Ollie 💙

[@rolosuperfreak4]

THIS is the GMA car to get. Gorgeous, no ugly fan. Open top. The pinnacle of cars. I win the lottery this is what I'd get

[@parjau4554]

Beautiful car! Very important point about touch screens. I do wish manufacturers would grow up and realise that just because something is more technologically advanced, it does not make it better. Touch screens in cars for frequently used controls are at best something to put up with and at worst downright dangerous. All oft used controls should be something you can feel and be useable without taking your eyes off the road.

[@thebagnechannel3183]

I’ve never heard of this guy but he makes gorgeous cars.

[@TWAN330]

McLaren wouldn’ be anything but a nameplate without this guy and that’s sayin the least

[@chraffis]

You've never heard of him but you've heard of his cars. I promise.

[@phillyb8347]

What rock have you been living under?

[@thebagnechannel3183]

@@phillyb8347 You see these cars rolling around your neighborhood? I sure don't.

[@phillyb8347]

@@thebagnechannel3183 and.......?

[@ELXABER]

This is one of my top 10 cars ever made. My right hand is severely disabled, so I would be a bit disappointed by the manual only, but I can't afford one anyway.

[@vintage-genes]

We don’t need an automatic gearbox in a piece of art like this. This car was created to have all the good sensations of a real sports car,v12 NA carburated and a manual gearbox,what is better in an era where almost all cars have an automatic gearbox? I imagine my self shifting this carburated v12 in an open road😍

[@darthvaper6745]

What a man and what a car

[@58deg]

All the talk of no compromise and then he puts a windscreen wiper down the middle of the screen. This is not a race car and your view is restricted by a wiper, completely spoils the car, your view in the car is fundamental to the experience.

[@randhirparbhunath8843]

Quick note: Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla also come with manual only gearboxes. Obviously not in the same league, but both Toyotas have gotten quite a bit of acclaim.

[@mattyp3119]

I mean the thing looks like a toyota mr2 so you arent far off

[@randhirparbhunath8843]

@@mattyp3119 except for the V12 that revs to 11000? Or the carbon fibre everything? Or the price tag? Or the exclusivity? Yeah... Seemingly close.

[@illdeletethismusic]

really unfortunate they make so few of them, and don"t sell the GR Corolla in europe. would have bought one

[@randhirparbhunath8843]

@@illdeletethismusic in South Africa we have got the GR Yaris and are also getting an allocation of the Corolla variant 🥳🥳🥳 mainly coz Toyota sells so well here, I think.

[@DuBstep115]

@@mattyp3119 Toyota had MR2 out (1984) before Mclaren even existed (1985)

[@baltazargabka7821]

Amazing car. 🏎️🏎️🏎️🇵🇱

[@andymcneil7085]

Utterly stunning.

[@edwardchester1]

I just want that dash/control schema on a car I can afford. :D I do like my air con, a decent stereo and cruise control but give me some normal switches to operate it all!

[@clippzzorito1420]

Such a gorgeous time piece of a car. The man can do no wrong.

[@SuperReisman]

WE NEED TO SEE IT ON TRACK

[@urgentkestrel7990]

Has Cosworth made the engine?

[@axt_minion]

absolutely gorgeous 😍😍

[@arunmahider]

Mr Gordon is happy with the presenter great to see

[@gmain1977]

Out all the expensive cars sold today this and T50 I would have , it is pure.

[@MrZattack101]

The power rear window is a nice touch

[@aasimyousaf2455]

Cannot wait to see what the 3rd and final variant of this car will look like. I suspect that Gordon is saving the best till last

[@officialpennsyjoe]

The track car probably.

[@DuBstep115]

@@officialpennsyjoe Estate or SUV

[@officialpennsyjoe]

@@DuBstep115 Estate for roadway. SUV for off-road.

[@shonuffLA]

It’s perfect 😍

[@aloneinanearthship4010]

The first truly pretty car built in the last 30 years.

[@MrCraigReynolds]

What a gorgeous car

[@NathanealGovender]

Does anybody know why they put the windscreen wiper in that strange position?

[@utkarshmehrotra]

Beautiful

[@frumpyb]

The side rear storage compartments should be named Elytra and singular Elytron. The wing cases of a beetle.

[@loichansduskic6545]

timeless!

[@justinwilliams9990]

Am I to believe there's a Lotus Evora test mule somewhere with that V12 in the back?

[@roguedogx]

2:15 plus 1,000,000 points for that.

[@mattyp3119]

How much does this lotus evora that looks like a toyota mr2 cost?

[@glintrhmj]

I’d buy this in a heartbeat ❤wow just beautiful 🤩 sir well done indeed wow

[@shredx81]

They need to add these Murray cars to GT7

[@alucard0712]

more I look at this car more beautiful it become

[@iamfrickincool]

What a beauty!

[@Logan79527]

Stunning ❤❤❤

[@ValHazzard]

I love it.

[@franciscoop1063]

Is there going to be enough space for fresh clothing in the T33 too….as Ollie Kew walks like he’s sh*t himself…😂

[@srinitaaigaura]

Yes like the Pagani Huayra you have coat hangers behind the seats.

[@tondzali]

I'd like to know if Gordon has driven the Lexus Lfa and what are his thoughts about that car. It's one of the modern era icons.

[@xYoshiLP.]

that blue is so beautiful😍

[@mykeljewell]

I wonder if it would’ve been better for the luggage to go in the boot and the tops to go on the side would that have affected the t-tops at all?

[@jessez8503]

The combined thickness of the two tops is probably still less than the thickness of one of the luggage bags, and you probably can't fit both bags in the boot, so not using the sides for luggage would probably mean less luggage. Just speculating of course

[@reemeruxd]

this is such a *pretty* car *also has a v12 o.o*

[@frederickontour1478]

This is awesome!

[@somefitcarguy]

I just want an aesthetic wing for it personally. It's beautiful and timeless as is. I just want a little more sportiness to the appearance

[@somerandomfella]

There are 3 truly passionate car guys imo. Christian V Koenigsegg, Horacio Pagani & Gordon Murray.

[@PistaKralovic]

Ive seen more journalists talking about mid engine boot unsuitable for ice cream and chocolate. no one talked about how nicely ironed your clothes can come out it after the drive

[@alex_707]

Man, look at those wheels!!

[@xevious2501]

One thing i can say... i love the fact it is its own car. meaning it looks nothing like anything else currently being produced. i can surely see the eco's of great cars from the 60's in its design especially Lotus. God it truly looks like a hell of a drivers car.

[@RICHOCHANGO]

Anyone else notice Ollie’s Team America walk?

[@UoenoIDEK]

Wow!

[@gregspencer7287]

Such a beautiful car. Lots of luxury sport/super cars look good, but not like this. It’s so elegant and minimalistic. With them walking around it you get a sense how small it really is too.

[@ryan49805]

This is my perfect dream interior for a sports car I’ll never afford 😅. Stop with the screeeeeens!!!!!

[@tohode9238]

lovely tone sound voice of gordon so wise😂

[@rascalendeavor]

What makes that V12 Cogsworth the best engine of all time? Just curious.

[@ventisette.]

Best road-legal V12, probably. It’s very compact, lightweight and efficient, able to rev to 12K RPM safely, plenty of torque despite the small capacity, great sound, and all of that while meeting the fucktarded Euro 6 regulations we have. Best V12 of all time though? That’s a tough question. It’s an engine layout that has not only been used in cars. Ferrari 043 used in their 1994 F1 car if you ask me.

[@AbzAden]

Not a fan of Sypders but this looks beautiful this a Porsche Targa would be perfect