Following the T.33, T.50, T.50s and T.33 Spyder, South African-British designer of Formula One racing cars for Brabham and McLaren and the McLaren F1 high-performance road car, Gordon Murray has announced the arrival of a new model, the GM T.33s.
In an interview with Autocar, Murray did not reveal much about the car, other than that it will be a track-oriented road car. However, some information suggests a more advanced aerodynamic package, similar to the T.50s, and more downforce than the T.33. The T.33 weighs just over 1,070 kilograms, 110 kg more than the T.50, and generates 150 kilograms of downforce at a speed of 242 km/h.
When it comes to the powertrain, the T.33 is powered by a Cosworth naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 engine with 607 hp (446 kW) at 10,500 rpm and 334 lb-ft (451 Nm) of torque at 9,500 rpm. However, as Murray has announced that the T.33s will be more powerful, the same engine is expected to be used but with more horsepower.
The car will debut in mid-2025 and is expected to cost around $2.5 million.
2024 is coming to an end, and Stellantis has already announced the arrival of new cars from its brands in the coming year. One of them is the next-generation Dodge Charger, which will be offered in four variants, including two-door and four-door body styles, and will be available with internal combustion engines and all-electric.
The first Charger in the US will be an electric two-door version, the Charger Daytona, which will be available in two configurations. The base model is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 462 hp (344 kW) and 403 lb-ft (547 Nm) of torque, and is equipped with a 100.5 kWh battery. Customers can also choose a more powerful version, the Daytona Scat Pack, which is also powered by two electric motors with a total power of 639 hp (476 kW) and 626 lb-ft (849 Nm). It reaches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 3.3 seconds.
The Dodge Charger with combustion engine is available in coupe and sedan body styles. Both variants are powered by a 3.0-L Hurricane 6-cylinder engine with 426 hp (317 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque or 558 hp (416 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque if you want more power. All versions will be equipped with a new 880RE eight-speed automatic transmission based on the fourth generation ZF transmission.
The company announced that the new Charger will also come to the Middle East and European markets in mid-2025.
The AC Cobra is one of the most iconic and celebrated sports cars in automotive history. From its humble beginnings as a collaboration between a British car manufacturer and an American racer, it evolved into one of the most revered sports cars of all time. It was offered in several versions with a V8 engine, and from 2026 the company announces a version with a four-cylinder engine.
The AC Cobra’s story begins in the mid-1950s when AC Cars, a British luxury vehicle manufacturer, was struggling financially. The company had produced the AC Ace roadster since 1953, but it was not successful enough to compete with the demand for more powerful cars. To remain relevant, AC Cars needed innovation. Enter Carroll Shelby, a successful Texan racer who had already won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1959. Shelby saw potential in the AC Ace and proposed fitting it with an American V8 engine. This idea led to the creation of the AC Cobra in 1962. Shelby chose the Ford 260-cubic-inch (4.3-liter) V8 engine, which was unconventional for British sports cars, as they typically used smaller engines. The combination of the lightweight AC Ace and the powerful V8 engine resulted in an incredible performance machine. The Cobra’s success was immediate, captivating both road enthusiasts and racers. In 1963, the Cobra was upgraded to the 289 model, featuring a larger 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V8 engine, offering even more power and handling. The AC Cobra’s blend of lightweight design, powerful engine, and aggressive style turned it into an automotive legend.
In 2023, a new version was launched, the AC Cobra GT, with an aluminum frame, carbon body, weight less than 1,450 kg and a supercharged V8 engine. The new option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and AC Cars did not say who will be the engine supplier. Also, final engine specifications have not been released yet, but it is expected to deliver up to 395 horsepower. Along with the new engine comes a new 6-speed manual transmission, as well as a dual-clutch gearbox. Some information suggests that the offer could also include the same engine but with less horsepower.
