The Collecting Cars Podcast with Chris Harris

Chris Harris talks Cars with Gordon Murray

Aug 5, 2020

Chris Harris sits down with automotive designer Gordon Murray to discuss his career in racing and road cars, the legendary McLaren F1, and his new T.50 supercar. They explore challenges faced by OEMs, the balance between driving experience and profit, extreme engine tuning, and the future of personal transportation.

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Gordon Murray

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Quick takeaways

Gordon Murray's career spans Brabham, McLaren, and innovative car design like the McLaren F1.

iStream technology revolutionizes car manufacturing for affordable carbon fiber monocoques.

T50 supercar showcases Murray's commitment to driver-focused experiences and advanced engineering.

Murray's skepticism towards rapid electrification highlights concerns about battery tech and environmental impact.

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Intro

2min

Innovating the Future of Supercars with Gordon Murray

7min

Journey of a Racing Enthusiast to Formula One Success

24min

Conversations about Racing Cars, Special Fuel, and Extreme Engine Tuning

3min

Evolution from Formula One to the Ultimate Road Car

18min

Exploring the Transition from F1 to Project 2 with BMW

2min

Challenges, Innovations, and Identity Crisis in Automotive Design

7min

Exploring the Challenges of Electrification in the Automotive Industry

4min

The Future of Personal Transportation and the Last Great Analog Supercar

8min

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Weight Reduction in Car Audio Systems and Designing a New Car

16min

11.

Preference for Small and Light Vehicles vs. Trend of Heavy SUVs in the Car Industry

5min

This week, Chris Harris sits down with world-renowned automotive designer, Gordon Murray.

The pair discuss his complete career, from his early life in South Africa, designing Formula One cars at Brabham and McLaren through the '70s and '80s, and of course the legendary McLaren F1 and his new T.50 supercar.

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