Dario Franchitti has one the Indianapolis 500 three times and the 24 Hours of Daytona once. He is a four time IndyCar Series champion. Now, Franchitti is a senior spokesperson for Gordon Murray Automotive. But, he’s not just the spokesperson.
The Scot will be playing a key role int eh development work of the T.50 supercar and its racing-focused T.50s track variant. He will also be sharing the progress of the T.50 through exclusive videos. Franchitti’s first appearance is on this exclusive tease video: Dario Franchitti – T.50 Vlog.
“I have been a friend and admirer of Dario for many years and I am delighted that he has joined the Gordon Murray Group family,” said Professor Gordon Murray.
“His role will help us to hone the T.50 as the most driver-centric supercar ever built. His skills as a driver need no introduction but his well-known appreciation of road cars is rare for a racing driver in my experience. His relationship with our business will go far deeper. Dario will help us fully establish the Gordon Murray brand, with input and involvement in all future product decisions. We will also be putting his TV presenting skills to good use by producing videos that will enable everyone to follow the development and production of the T.50 and the racing-focused T.50s.”
“As a passionate road car fan, it’s exciting to be involved in the development of the T.50,” said Franchitti. “It is going to be such an incredible car. A supercar designed and engineered with no compromises. It’s also a dream come true to work with and learn from Gordon Murray who is someone I have always had the greatest admiration for, both as an engineer and a friend. I’m looking forward to working closely with Gordon and his brilliant team. I can’t wait to get started and keep the world up-to-date on the T.50. progress with exclusive videos.”
Customer deliveries of the T.50 will begin in early 2022. Only 100 will be made.
Just 25 T.50s will be produced. The model will enter production in 2023.
