{"id":497556,"date":"2018-05-03T16:55:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T23:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=58214"},"modified":"2024-08-23T19:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:54:36","slug":"brabham-unveils-new-bt62-supercar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/brabham-unveils-new-bt62-supercar\/","title":{"rendered":"Brabham Unveils New BT62 Supercar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brabham BT62 Front Quarter View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Building on a remarkable 70-year racing pedigree, David Brabham has announced Brabham\u2019s return to manufacturing at a gala event in central London, with the global launch of Brabham Automotive\u2019s first product, the stunning BT62.<\/p>\n

The Brabham BT62 continues the legendary \u2018BT\u2019 naming convention established by founders Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac in the 1960s and honours the legacy of the marque\u2019s greatest and most memorable cars.<\/p>\n

With headline figures that point to the potency of the car, the new Brabham is pure-bred for the track and capable of setting blistering lap times. The BT62 boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 730ps per ton, a dry weight of just 972kg and is powered by a Brabham naturally-aspirated 5.4-liter capacity V8 engine.<\/p>\n

Heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for the iconic marque, the BT62 has been specifically designed, developed and tested to reward like no other. Designed from the ground-up and featuring a host of unique engineering details, the Brabham BT62 draws on the project team\u2019s vast experience to create a car without equal. Crafted from lightweight carbon fiber, the BT62\u2019s exterior surface and aggressive aerodynamic package combine to strike the optimal balance between function and form.<\/p>\n

Celebrating the company\u2019s proud Anglo-Australian roots, the launch took place tonight at Australia House in London, home to the Australian High Commission, set amidst a breath-taking assembly of historic Brabham racing cars and memorabilia evoking memories and charting the remarkable successes of the marque\u2019s illustrious past.<\/p>\n

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Brabham BT62 at speed during circuit testing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speaking at the unveiling, Managing Director, David Brabham said, \u201cIt\u2019s with great pride that I honour and continue my father\u2019s legacy in revealing the next chapter in the evolving Brabham story. The team we have in place, and the vision it shares, provides a solid platform for Brabham Automotive to execute its long-term business strategy. Our first step to deliver on that strategy is the Brabham BT62, a car truly worthy of carrying the iconic Brabham name.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Brabham BT62 has been designed and engineered to demand more from its driver. It\u2019s a car for those who want to challenge themselves and their limitations to experience driving in its purest form.<\/p>\n

Those fortunate enough to own a Brabham BT62 will join the Brabham driver development program, where their physical ability and determination will be raised to a place where the performance potential of both driver and vehicle can be fully exploited together as one.<\/p>\n

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Brabham BT62<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With a base price of \u00a31m plus local taxes, and before options, production of the Brabham BT62 will be limited to just 70 cars in recognition of Brabham\u2019s 70-year heritage; the first 35 of which will celebrate the 35 Grand Prix victories won by Brabham over its 38 reign in Formula 1.<\/p>\n

The Brabham BT62 unveiled on the night was liveried in celebration of Jack Brabham\u2019s green and gold BT19 and his historic victory at the 1966 French Formula 1 Grand Prix at Reims, the year in which he made history in becoming the first (and to date only) driver to win a World Championship in a car of his own construction. First deliveries of the Brabham BT62 are expected later this year.<\/p>\n

Led by multiple Le Mans winner, David Brabham, Brabham Automotive has been established as a manufacturer of high performance vehicles which challenge and reward the driver in equal measures.<\/p>\n

With a long-term plan in place and a phased product development program already underway, the company\u2019s ultimate goal is to see the iconic Brabham name return once again to compete on the race track, with the 24 Hours of Le Mans firmly in its sights.<\/p>\n

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The Brabham BT62 in more detail<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the next in the line of legendary racers, the Brabham BT62 carries more than just the Brabham name; it shares its DNA.<\/p>\n

Working to the same brief as each of the BT-designated vehicles that came before it, David Brabham has led the team to design and develop a car to deliver blistering on-track performance. In producing the BT62, the team has followed the same pragmatic approach that saw Brabham achieve 35 Formula 1 Grand Prix wins and four World Championships.<\/p>\n

Charged with overseeing the development of the Brabham BT62, Brabham Automotive\u2019s Director of Technology and Engineering, Paul Birch, said, \u201cCreated from a blank sheet of paper, our first car takes Brabham into an exciting new era, whilst honouring and upholding the marque\u2019s glorious past. Using contemporary materials, processes and technologies, and following a rigorous two-year engineering and development program, the resulting BT62 is a car that demands total engagement and commitment from its driver, delivering immense reward and satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Specification highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brabham BT62 is a mid-engined track car, with its power driven to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted race-spec transmission.<\/p>\n