Gordon Murray F1 Fan Car
Called the t50 this concept revives the f1s signature delta formation three seater layout with.
Gordon murray f1 fan car. Professor ian gordon murray cbe is a south african born british designer of formula 1 racing cars. Gordon murray designer of the mclaren f1 is hard at work on a successor to the iconic supercar. Gordon murray has set the internet ablaze in recent days revealing his latest creation the t50 to the world a 488kw 986kg manual atmo v12 rocketship.
As the picture above shows the car features a centre mounted rear fan designed to generate downforce and increase grip in much the same way it did on murrays 1978 brabham bt46b. The brabham bt46 is a formula one racing car designed by gordon murray for the brabham team owned by bernie ecclestone for the 1978 formula one season. Niki lauda and john watson at the wheel of the brabham bt46b.
The fan car won its only race before team owner bernie ecclestone agreed to shelve the car to keep the peace with rival teams. The car featured several radical design elements one of which was the use of flat panel heat exchangers on the bodywork of the car to replace conventional water and oil radiators.