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The First Brabham BT62 Competition Has Landed
May. 15, 2020 6:30 PM ET by Karl Furlong Supercars / 19 Comments Stripped-down, 700-hp hypercar doesn't even have a passenger seat. Back in 2018, Brabham's BT62 was sold to its first US customer for a staggering $1.3 million. Initially only available as a track weapon, Brabham - an Australian startup not to be confused with Brabus - responded to customer demand by producing a road-legal version of the BT62. The stripped-down Competition version followed, and now, the first example of the BT62 Competition has been delivered to a UK owner. It's a track car like few others, although the McLaren Senna might have something to say about that. The spectacular MT62 Competition makes use of a 700-horsepower, naturally-aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine and a carbon-fiber body. This first example will compete in the Britcar Endurance Championship this year, with further deliveries expected in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Brabham Brabham Brabham Brabham The lighter Competition-spec BT62 uses a six-speed sequential gearbox and innovative aerodynamics helps the hypercar achieve 2,646 pounds of downforce. To further save weight, exposed carbon has been applied in the cabin, replacing the regular car's trim, and it is delivered without a passenger seat or a spares pack - these are available as options, though. What remains is the carbon-chromoly safety cell and the roll cage. The carbon-on-carbon brakes are said to provide unmatched stopping power. Although it can't be described as pretty, few track racers that are this focused are. Rather, form follows function when it comes to this hand-built beast with its giant rear wing and array of gaping scoops and intakes. The lightweight wheels - painted here in gold - are wrapped in Goodyear slick racing tires. Inside the cabin, the telematic control carbon fiber steering wheel looks like it comes out of an old-school gaming arcade. Brabham Brabham Brabham Brabham Although the BT62 Competition costs a jaw-dropping £750,000 (equivalent to well over $900,000), one must take into account that the BT62 is limited to just 70 units - that's 70 cars across all specifications, not just the Competition. Not only that, but Brabham's operation is comparatively small and there is an opportunity for customers to have specific parts fitted to their cars when it's being built. This adds a lot more time to the build process, but the wait seems worthwhile. CEO Dan Marks is rightly proud of what Brabham has achieved with the BT62, especially following the first Competition delivery. "The Brabham Automotive team is highly skilled and has shown great resilience in what has been a trying time for everybody around the world. We are extremely proud of what has been achieved." Don't be surprised to see the BT62 Competition break more records in the near future. Brabham Brabham Brabham Brabham Join The Discussion
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McLaren Senna Karl Furlong Senior Editor Sweaty-palmed hot laps are fun, but Karl is a gearhead cut from a different cloth - or is that finely stitched Nappa leather? An E23 BMW 7 Series was the first car he fell madly in love with three decades ago, and this affection for Autobahn-conquering luxury sedans has persisted. Following studies in copywriting and journalism, along with stints in TV scriptwriting and marketing that had far too little to do with cars, Karl kept the fire burning by writing for automotive websites on the side, including a Florida-based auto repair shop and another for Porsche enthusiasts. It all came together when he joined CarBuzz in 2019. He has penned some of the latest news, reviews, and features ever since. Contact Karl @FuelAffection LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top