{"id":471170,"date":"2024-09-16T23:52:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=471170"},"modified":"2024-12-03T03:10:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T03:10:52","slug":"jay-leno-drives-the-gordon-murray-t-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/jay-leno-drives-the-gordon-murray-t-50\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Jay Leno Drives the Gordon Murray T.50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jaylenosgarage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jay Leno&#8217;s Garage<\/a>, the legendary automotive enthusiast and comedian took a closer look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/the-gma-t-50-on-the-road-is-this-a-successor-to-the-mclaren-f1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Murray T.50<\/a>, a spiritual successor to the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/top-mclaren-f1-questions-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McLaren F1<\/a>. Joined by four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, Leno explored the T.50&#8217;s remarkable features and performance.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:276\">Designed by Gordon Murray, the creator of the F1, the T.50 is a lightweight, high-performance sports car that prioritizes driving experience over raw power. It boasts a 675-horsepower Cosworth V12 engine that revs up to 12,100 RPM, coupled with a six-speed manual transmission.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:274\">One of the T.50&#8217;s most distinctive features is its rear-mounted fan, which enhances aerodynamic performance and provides additional downforce. This innovative technology, similar to that used in Formula 1 cars, helps the T50 achieve exceptional cornering speed and stability.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:285\">Leno was particularly impressed by the T.50&#8217;s handling and responsiveness. He described the car as &#8220;a joy to drive,&#8221; praising its precise steering, balanced chassis, and engaging driving dynamics. The T.50 is a limited-production model, with only 100 units being built.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Gordon Murray&#039;s T.50: The Ultimate Successor to the McLaren F1 | Jay Leno&#039;s Garage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EZaBfIpz4M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Gordon Murray&#039;s T.50: The Ultimate Successor to the McLaren F1 | Jay Leno&#039;s Garage\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EZaBfIpz4M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent episode of Jay Leno&#8217;s Garage, the legendary automotive enthusiast and comedian took a closer look at the Gordon Murray T.50, a spiritual successor to the iconic McLaren F1. 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