Gordon Murray Automotive is one of those manufacturers that have shown us that there is still hope for the most purist (and well-heeled) motor fanatics. The brand of cars of the same Gordon Murray began its journey with a true heir to the McLaren F1, which was baptized as the GMA T.50. A more accessible, but just as impressive supercar followed, the T.33. And now it is the turn of its convertible version, as the GMA T.33 Spider like a breath of fresh air to the range.
It is a convertible vehicle thanks to two rigid panels that can be removed to enjoy open-air driving. The positive part is that no major adaptations have been necessary on the carbon fiber monocoque chassis already used by the T.33 coupé, so its outstanding torsional rigidity is maintained. Another peculiarity is that these sections of the roof can be store in two hidden compartments on the rear wings so as not to reduce capacity. In total, together with the front trunk, they add 295 liters for luggage.
His Exterior design it is perfectly recognizable on the front. There it is practically traced to the original T.33 and refers to the lines of the sports cars of the 60s. However, from the A-pillar everything changes in this Spider version. It shows in the attractive shapes of those fixed roof sections and also in how the rear cover of the engine has been resolved, which receives openings to favor its cooling. All this design has been made with its aerodynamics in mind, which achieves remarkable values without resorting to spoilers, splitters or other additions.
The interior of the GMA T.33 Spider is defined by its minimalism and simplicity. Everything revolves around the driver, who has a very large analogue rev counter in front of him that reaches up to 11,100 rpm. On both sides it has screens to control the rest of the functions, including infotainment. This copy also has full connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, everything is more analog and its elements are made of carbon fiber. The seats and the steering wheel are made of this material, while the pedals or the gear lever are made of aluminum.
Although the real key to the GMA T.33 Spider is the mechanics 3.9 liter naturally aspirated V12, a feat of engineering made by Cosworth that has the cylinders locked at 65º and that is really compact and light (just 178 kg). There is nothing similar on the market today, as it is a specimen that reaches 617 hp and 451 Nm of torque, being able to reach the aforementioned 11,100 rpm. It is only available with a six-speed Xtrac manual gearbox that weighs 82 kg, as you can see everything favors the low weight of the supercar.
And it is that the convertible model remains in just 1,108 kg, only 18 kg more than the coupé and a figure far removed from the reality of the sector today. At the chassis level, it promises an unparalleled experience thanks to the integral double-wishbone suspension made of aluminum and with monotube coilover shock absorbers. The steering has an electro-hydraulic system to offer a natural and precise response. As for the brakes, mount some carbon ceramic discs 370 mm at the front and 340 mm at the rear, with six-piston monobloc calipers at the front and four-piston at the rear.
It is clear that the GMA T.33 Spider is a truly special specimen. Only 100 units will be produced. entirely by hand at the brand’s headquarters in Windlesham, UK. Each of them will be configured to taste by the client, who can choose practically any detail that occurs to him. The price has not yet transpired, but it will be similar to 1.64 million no tax that announced the hardtop model at the time.
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