Gordon Murray

Renowned designer Gordon Murray shares his journey from South Africa to creating the McLaren F1 and T.50. He discusses challenges reconciling vision with Mercedes-Benz, forming his consultancy, and designing innovative cars. Topics cover his early racing days, F1 car evolution, fan car, road car project origins, and challenges in car manufacturing. Murray also explores design innovations in Renault Espace, Mercedes A-Class, and electric sports cars.

Renowned automotive designer Prof. Gordon Murray discusses the design process of their latest model, the T.33 Spyder, highlighting the unique features like a 615HP V12 that redlines at 10,250RPM. They talk about the inspiration behind the design, the windshield design, why the car doesn't need side intakes, and Gordon's guilty pleasure car. Additionally, they discuss his collection of something unexpected and his dislikes in supercar design.

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.

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.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel delve into the remarkable career of Gordon Murray, from racing homemade cars in South Africa to designing iconic hypercars. They discuss Murray's minimalist approach to car design, his influence from Colin Chapman, and his innovative engineering concepts. The chapter also explores Murray's early years, groundbreaking designs at Brabham, controversies in car design, and his upcoming release of the all-electric T75 car.