Brabham BT62

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Brabham BT62 Competition “For the thrill-seeking billionaire with at least one of everything, this could be the biggest adrenaline spike of all.” – Car and Driver At its core sits a tubular spaceframe steel chassis. No carbon tub. Mounted low behind the cockpit there’s a 5.4-litre V8 developing 700bhp and 492lb ft which – and this is crucial – is naturally aspirated… And because it doesn’t have to meet a minimum weight, it’s light. Brabham says 972kg dry, which would equate to something around 1,100kg with liquids and fuel. But it’ll still drive upside down because at 200kmh (125mph) it develops 1,200kg of downforce. At 300kmh (186mph), that’s up to 1,600kg of pressure. What gives the Brabham name pedigree is the history – Sir Jack was not only a three time F1 world champion, but also founded the Brabham racing team that went on to win 35 races. His sons, Geoff and David, have both won Le Mans, and it’s David who’s the force behind the BT62… Judged solely on its track communication and ability, the Brabham BT62 is an awesome machine. And what other way is there to judge it? No-one is going to pretend that this will be other than a deeply flawed road car because that was never part of its original design brief. But on track it’s an absolute ripper: a car with massive downforce and grip that feels exploitable because of its accuracy and precision. It’s razor sharp without ever being nervy or distracted. But it’s the engine that takes it one step beyond, makes its closest rival not the McLaren Senna arguably, but perhaps a Group C Le Mans car from the late Eighties. A Jaguar XJR-9, Mazda 767 or Sauber C9. That’s the feeling 700bhp of naturally aspirated V8 delivers. (Top Gear) MILEAGE: > Engine: 300km > Total: 4,500km TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: > Engine: Naturally Aspirated Quad Cam V8, with 8 independent throttle bodies > Transaxle: 6 speed Holinger, Pneumatic Shift > Suspension: Ohlins 4 way > Chassis: Steel Space Frame > Body: Carbon/Kevlar > Electronics: MoTeC (ECU, PDM, Logger), Bosch ABS, Traction Control > Wheels: 18x11J Front, 18x13J Rear > Brakes: Steel Brembo/Endless (Carbon option) > Fuel Tank: 125L > Fire Suppression: Onboard OMP > Miscellaneous: Sliding pedal box, 12” digital instrument cluster, Air jacks > Setup data included > Technical support and commissioning available by arrangement SPARES & EQUIPMENT PACKAGE: Significant spares and equipment package included in sale

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