Gordon Murray Automotive went above and beyond to abuse a T.33 supercar in the name of safety
- GMA has stress-tested the T.33 supercar
- The car was put through some harsh tests, including kerb strikes
- The test mule will now be used to test GMA’s future powertrains
Published on Apr 03, 2025 at 7:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 03, 2025 at 7:13 PM (UTC+4)
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Henry Kelsall
Gordon Murray Automotive has stress-tested a T.33 supercar to the max, abusing it as much as possible in the name of safety.
The company set up by design legend Gordon Murray released the T.33 following the T.50, and Murray has always pursued perfection.
GMA has shared videos of the tests online, which included testing of the airbags and what happens if the car sails nearly 30 feet through the air.
Further tests revealed just how strong the GMA sports car actually is.
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Airbag tests were part of the T.33s safety mechanisms
One of the tests for the supercar involved the testing of the airbags.
A video showed engineers being taught when the airbags should fire, as well as when they shouldn’t fire.
This is one of the most complicated aspects of the T.33, with it involving real-world track testing in rough conditions to perfect it.
GMA was able to get the car to work out the difference between a kerb and a truck.
They did this by deliberately driving it into a kerb, although the footage might make some enthusiasts wince.
GMA also tests the car to work out what happens if it lands off a ramp after flying 26 feet into the air.
The Gordon Murray T.33 proved incredibly robust in all the tests
While the T.33 survived the impact, it still received some damage.
The video showed the car driving away, with the impact breaking the front bumper as well as puncturing the radiators.
When the sports car hit the kerb, a brake rotor shattered.
There were also various scratches to the bodywork as well as the underbody panels.
Incredibly, this isn’t the end of this T.33 testing mule.
GMA has already repaired the damage on the car.
It will now become a mule for engine testing and powertrain calibration.
The T.33 became an overnight success, like the T.50, following its launch a couple of years ago.
With a mighty 3.9-liter V12 engine under the hood, the T.33 produces 607HP and 333LB-FT of torque.
Given the popularity of both it and the T.50, it will be fascinating to see what Gordon Murray and his team produce next.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
