Brabham BT62 teased again with preliminary details – 5.4 litre V8, 1,200 kg of downforce, 730 PS per tonne

Brabham BT62 teased again with preliminary details – 5.4 litre V8, 1,200 kg of downforce, 730 PS per tonne

In just two weeks’ time, Brabham Automotive will unveil its new BT62, a limited-number model that is priced at one million British pounds (RM5,478,700). Ahead of the reveal, the carmaker has released a new teaser as well as preliminary details of its upcoming model.

The BT62 will be powered by a 5.4 litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine that makes about 710 PS, propelling a dry weight of just 972 kg, resulting in power-to-weight ratio of 730 PS per tonne. That should make for a fast car, although actual performance figures aren’t provided yet.

In the teaser image, we see the car’s thin LED taillights reflected in the large carbon-fibre rear wing, which suggests there’s some serious aero performance – the company says the BT62 will deliver over 1,200 kg of downforce. Also part of the setup are carbon brakes that are derived from Formula 1 technology – featuring six pistons front and rear.

Only 70 BT62s will be produced, and owners will join a Brabham driver development programme which will enable them to fully exploit the performance of the vehicle on the track.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • v-tec fan on Apr 20, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    I don’t own 1 or capable to get 1 of those super car. but i know 2 friend own 1. they told me that super car is not about Horse power only. is about branding, the feel, the look and most important the value. they only drive occasionally and most of the time is to show status (not show off) . So this car Brabham which i never heard before which only famous in F1,i guess wish them luck and success.

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  • Even without high car tax, 99% of the population won’t be able to afford this. Obviously, you are not in the top 1% if you need to be worried about road tax.

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