The XP2 prototype with limited revs was driven for the first time at the Top Gear test track in Dunsfold, Surrey, UK and just metres from where the T.50 will begin full production in 2022. Its first test drive was personally undertaken by Prof Gordon Murray.
“The XP2 prototype is currently running at considerably less revs than its 12,100rpm limit, yet the T.50 felt fantastic on my first drive," said Murray.
"The car was responsive, agile and rewarding to drive. It was a fantastic experience to be sitting in the centre of the car once again with great all-round visibility and I can see how much the owners will enjoy this experience.
"Obviously, there’s still a lot of development miles to be completed and many more prototypes to build. But the trajectory of the T.50 development is where we want it to be.”
Murray claimed the supercar would be the most driver-centric supercar ever built. It would be powered by the world’s highest-revving, lightest, naturally aspirated road car V12 engine, developing 654hp.
It weighs 986kg, a third lighter than most typical supercars and is said to feature the most advanced and effective aerodynamics ever seen on a road car. Only 100 units would be made. First customer deliveries are set to begin in 2022.
