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| Gordon Murray poses with his T27 electric car |
Gordon Murray is a legendary name amongst Formula 1 fans of a certain age, for he was Mclaren's chief designer in 1988 when Ayrton Senna & Alain Prost won 15 of the 16 Grand Prix contested that year (and would have won the 16th, but for a pesky lapped car getting in the way!). The Mclaren MP4/4 and it's successors secured Gordon's legendary reputation. Not content with designing the worlds best racing cars, Mr Murray set about designing the equally legendary Mclaren F1 road car!
The T27 then is his latest baby, bringing together all he has learned to create a unique city car. The car uses formula 1 technology to create a light weight but extremely strong platform. The T27 has succesfully completed both frontal and side impact tests. Both results showing zero intrusion into the occupant space - a massive breakthrough for a such a compact car, justifying Murray's claim of 'Formula One technology for the everyday motorist!'
In November 2011, the car averaged an equivalent of 350 MPG and in the process won 'best overall electric car' and 'best overall entry' in the RAC Brighton to London Future car Challenge.
The powertrain is provided by well respected British Motorsport engine suppliers Zytek, accepting the challenge of providing a world class electric drivetrain.
The T27's Vital Stats are:
Battery Type: Li-Ion (MNO) Weight: 680Kg (incl. battery)
Battery Spec. 12kWh Wheel Base: 1.78m
Length: 2.50m Turning Circle: 6.0m
Width 1.30m
Length: 2.50m Turning Circle: 6.0m
Width 1.30m
Performance Targets:
Top Speed: 105kph
0-100kph: Less than 15 seconds
Range: 80 – 100 miles
Top Speed: 105kph
0-100kph: Less than 15 seconds
Range: 80 – 100 miles
Gordon Murray Design (GMD) isn't a car manufacturer however, they produce the ideas turn them into concepts then sell the idea to a manufacturer. GMD is currently in talks with interested parties about turning this vehicle into a production car.
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