Introduced Australian hypercar Brabham BT62
The mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive Brabham Automotive BT62 is powered by a naturally aspirated 522-litre V667 engine producing 5.4 kW/8 Nm.
Brabham Automotive unveiled its new track-only BT62 hypercar in London this week, boasting V8 power, race-ready aerodynamics and a dry weight of less than 1000kg.
Brabham Automotive's first offering is said to "reward like no other" with a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 four-cam engine that delivers 522kW of power and 667Nm of torque.
Drive is sent directly to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential automatic transmission, and while detailed performance data has yet to be released, the car weighs just 972kg (dry), so it's safe to expect it to pass at high speed. reasonable slope.
The BT62 uses a six-speed sequential automatic transmission.
Brabham Automative claims that with its carbon fiber body and track-focused aerodynamic package, the BT62 generates over 1200kg of downforce.
Stopping power is provided by Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers front and rear, and custom Michelin slicks with lightweight 18-inch wheels for maximum traction.
The BT62 will be built on local land at the Adelaide plant and will be produced in a limited run of just 70 units, paying tribute to the 70th anniversary of motorsport legend Sir Jack Brabham, who started racing Down Under.
Brabham Automotive has announced that prices will start at £1 million, which is approximately A$1.8 million, and that the first 35 units will be painted in liveries representing each of Sir Jack's 35 world championship victories.
The first car pictured here is in the green and gold colorway worn by the BT19 that Brabham won his team's first win at the 1966 French Grand Prix at the Reims circuit.
The first block pictured here is in the green and gold worn by the BT19 that Brabham won his team's first win at the 1966 French Grand Prix at the Reims circuit.
Buyers of the BT62 will also have access to the driver development and experience program, giving them access to the full potential of the Australian-built hypercar.
It is expected that deliveries will begin at the end of this year.
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