Brabham Automotive has revealed a road-legal version of its BT62 hypercar, called the BT62R, and the first examples will be delivered to customers in the next few weeks.
As the third BT62 variant announced by the brand, after the £1 million Ultimate Track and £750,000 Competition versions, the £1.25m BT62R shares much of its chassis and aerodynamic hardware with those other models. Although Brabham says it's tuned for the road, the firm also says the BT62R is equally "at home on the track".
Just 70 BT62 cars will be built, encompassing all three variants. Brabham expects the GT62R to account for between 30% and 50% of these models.
During the launch of the road-going variant, Brabham also announced plans for further expansion, confirming it will reveal more about another new model, described as a “fully homolated road car”, in the next few months.
The BT62R retains the 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine used in the other two variants, but with revised engine mapping for use on the road. It develops 700bhp and 492lb ft of torque, which is delivered through a six-speed sequential gearbox.
The car sports the same carbonfibre body as the track variants but with a few crucial changes to aid better on-road vehicle dynamics. The model features a revised front splitter and rear diffuser, a new top-mounted air intake and a redesigned and road-compliant single-plane rear wing.
Brabham said the result is a car that “maintains the incredible dynamics of a race car - acceleration, deceleration and lateral variation - and combines them with the manners and comfort of a road car.”
Two different versions of the road car are offered, dubbed Signature and Celebration Series. The Celebration version is distinguished by one of 35 racing liveries marking Brabham’s 35 wins in Formula 1 and gold badging.
Inside, the BT62R is significantly more luxurious than the stripped-back Ultimate Track and Competition variants. Brabham claims a “special emphasis was placed on everyday drivability” during the car’s development. Customers can choose from either leather- or Alcantara-finished carbonfibre seats, with contrast stitching. Brabham has also added a new climate control system and digital control panel, including a digital rear camera.
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Fabulous
What a fantastic looking car. I'll take one in that colour, minus the horrible rear spoiler, which is utterly pointless re my requirements for a road car.
Just need to win the lottery now!
Car names v initialism.
BT62R Presumably Brabham add 'R' to denote 'Road' car?
BT denotes Brabham Track (not British Telecom of course),
What does 62 denote?
I believe Audi add RS to mean
Rennsport (Racing Sport)
And Ford Rally Sport (Racing Sport)
Jag XK and XKR. What does the 'R' denote here?
The 911 variants I just can't keep up with. LOL.
Anybody know what the 62 refers to?
Just Saying wrote:
62 refers to 1962 which is the year the Brabham team was formed.
1962
Nice!
I like the look of this, and as Ferraris are 'garage ornaments' nowadays, the Brabham also has 'F40 engagement' promise!
/folsom