Brabham Automotive wants to present its own super sports car on May 2nd, 2018. The Brabham BT62 is said to produce 700 hp and be powered by a 5,4 liter V8 engine. The Brabham brand has been very quiet lately.
Founded in 1961 by two-time Formula 1 winners Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac, the former British racing car manufacturer has seen many ups and downs in recent years.
Now the motorsport legend is to be revived when the BT 62 appears on the scene.
Brabham BT62 - Reboot with a street racer
As early as February, David Brabham, the son of the former company founder, announced that there were plans to return to Formula 1. In addition to a new Formula 1 racing car, they also want to develop a new road car.
The Brabham BT62 super sports car brings motorsport values with it. Its dry weight is said to be just under 1.000 kilograms. A remarkable value for a 700 hp road racing car. A large rear wing, it reminds us a little of that of the Apollo IE, is said to bring an impressive contact pressure of 1,2 tons onto the road.
A Legend Redifinied – Limited to 70 copies
The 1.000 kilograms cannot be achieved without a lightweight construction concept and the use of carbon. If you accelerate vigorously, you want to come to a standstill again quickly. A 6-piston brake system on the front and rear axles pulls hard to bring the BT62 to a standstill in good time.
One of the 70 planned copies should cost around 1,1 million euros. But the exclusive name alone could tempt many to order such a street racer unseen. So be quick if you want to put a Brabham BT62 in the garage. We would be happy to put you in touch Brabham Automotive.