GMA T.50

JST · 08-05-2020, 03:10 PM

The follow-on to the McLaren F1, the GMA T.50, was recently unveiled. Its styling is sort of ho-hum, but the tech specs are something else:

https://twitter.com/hoonable/status/1291080376400719872

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozi Tatarevic

For a sense of scale, we'll use the Mazda RX-8.

It has a 2,700 millimeter wheelbase, which is roughly the same as a RX-8.

It weighs in at 986 kilograms which is 404 kilograms less than the RX-8.

It has a length of 4,352 mm, which make it around 100 mm shorter than the RX-8.

https://jalopnik.com/the-gordon-murr...car-1844575691

equ · 08-05-2020, 03:44 PM

Incredible stuff, I've been reading in drips and drabs as I've had time since yesterday. The one thing I'm having trouble understanding is the gearbox. It has three pedals, but it is sequential or it's a regular manual? And if it's a regular manual, it didn't need to have a metal 'H', but it could have just had a leather shifter surround, I'm having trouble liking the metal flat base, sort of like a late model Volvo manual.

Nick M3 · 08-05-2020, 04:06 PM

Looks like H pattern manual.

If I were a billionaire, I would be (having my staff) break his door down to order one

JST · 08-05-2020, 04:09 PM

Yes the article is a little poorly written on that point, but it is an H pattern manual.

And agreed on buying one. It’s incredible.

Nick M3 · 08-05-2020, 05:08 PM

Also, it looks like the shift is sitting in a chassis mount bearing. No reason for a boot since there's really nothing to leak around. Boots are heavy.

equ · 08-05-2020, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

If I were a billionaire, I would be (having my staff) break his door down to order one

I thought the same. 2 million GBP with stronger prospects than pretty much any other asset? Thank god I don't have that kind of money, otherwise I'd be upset at not getting on the list.

FC · 08-05-2020, 11:20 PM

That car will be worth $10M in no time.

wdc330i · 08-06-2020, 08:23 AM

Stunning, although looks a bit like the Batmobile.

FC · 08-06-2020, 09:07 AM

I'm sure it's striking in person. And there is something to be said for having a very sleek design without massive, aggressive intakes, wings and foils, but I still think the F1 is a better looking car.

Josh (PA) · 08-06-2020, 09:16 AM

I wonder if he will ever come out with the t. 43 that was teased a couple of years ago. I also wonder how long before someone loses a finger in the unshrouded fan. To be clear, I'd volunteer my finger for testing if it got me a free one.

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Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,453	Also, it looks like the shift is sitting in a chassis mount bearing. No reason for a boot since there's really nothing to leak around. Boots are heavy. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

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08-05-2020, 03:44 PM	#2
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	Incredible stuff, I've been reading in drips and drabs as I've had time since yesterday. The one thing I'm having trouble understanding is the gearbox. It has three pedals, but it is sequential or it's a regular manual? And if it's a regular manual, it didn't need to have a metal 'H', but it could have just had a leather shifter surround, I'm having trouble liking the metal flat base, sort of like a late model Volvo manual.

08-05-2020, 04:09 PM	#4
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,607	Yes the article is a little poorly written on that point, but it is an H pattern manual. And agreed on buying one. It’s incredible.

08-05-2020, 11:20 PM	#7
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,248	That car will be worth $10M in no time.

08-06-2020, 08:23 AM	#8
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,281	Stunning, although looks a bit like the Batmobile.

08-06-2020, 09:07 AM	#9
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,248	I'm sure it's striking in person. And there is something to be said for having a very sleek design without massive, aggressive intakes, wings and foils, but I still think the F1 is a better looking car.