Gordon Murray

Aug 11, 2022

Renowned car designer Gordon Murray discusses his design philosophy focusing on weight reduction and driver feedback. He shares insights into creating the McLaren F1, his innovative T.50 supercar, and his passion for lightweight cars. The conversation touches on his love for motorcycles, the Cosworth V12 engine's exceptional qualities, and the importance of analog controls for a tactile driving experience.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

A Legendary Figure in Automotive Design

04:33 • 4min

Innovative Design and Engineering of Iconic Cars

08:10 • 13min

Innovations in Manufacturing Technology for Formula One Cars

21:29 • 13min

Passion for Motorcycles and Riding Experiences

34:24 • 2min

Passion for Lightweight Cars and Innovative Design

36:43 • 10min

Cosworth V12 Engine: Power, Torque, and Performance

46:31 • 15min

Innovative Car Design and Driving Experience

01:01:57 • 18min

Excitement and Admiration for Professor Gordon Murray

01:20:24 • 2min

Excitement for Driving, Interview with Gordon Murray, and Future Plans

01:22:26 • 2min

How did Gordon Murray get his tenacious hunger of design and problem solving? How did he come to design the legendary McLaren F1? What does his new car, the T.50, do that other supercars don't? And what are those strange contraptions he built out of a boiler and a food truck? All that and a lot more will be answered in this amazing episode.

If there were a hall of fame for cars, Gordon Murray would be near the top, seated at the table of bosses next to people like Colin Chapman and Dan Gurney. He was the lead designer and engineer behind the McLaren F1, which came after he had a very successful career as a technical director in F1 for Brabham and McLaren. For some, those credits would be enough to hang their legacy on but as you'll soon hear Gordon is not like other people. His new venture, GMA (Gordon Murray Automotive), has debuted two cars that lit the supercar world on fire because their intent is not to deliver the quickest, fastest, or most powerful ride on Earth, but the best to drive. Gordon's focus has always been about weight reduction and driver feedback, and as will become clear in this show, his focus is sharper than ever. https://gordonmurrayautomotive.com/ \

Recorded August 4, 2022

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