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Sporting 700 brake horsepower and weighing 2,143 pounds dry, the Brabham BT62 is one hardcore track car.
After months of releasing teasers, the Brabham BT62 has been officially introduced and will be limited to just 70 units with a starting price around $1.4 million (£1 million plus taxes). The supercar was designed to celebrate 70 years of Brabham’s history, while also serving as a revival for the brand name. Helping achieve its astonishing power-to-weight ratio is a carbon fiber body and a 5.4-liter V8 engine, paired to a race-spec gearbox.
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Just one look at the BT62 and you can tell it’s serious about aerodynamics. The company says it generates 2,646 lbs of downforce, while braking performance comes in the form of carbon brake rotors paired with six-piston calipers.
The lucky 70 owners will also receive access to a driver development program so they can learn how to pilot their new machine. The first 35 cars will feature liveries based on Brabham’s Formula 1 team’s 35 race wins.
“Created from a blank sheet of paper, our first car takes Brabham into an exciting new era, whilst honoring and upholding the marque’s glorious past,” said Paul Birch, Brabham Automotive’s director of technology and engineering. “Using contemporary materials, processes and technologies, and following a rigorous two-year engineering and development program, the resulting BT62 is a car that demands total engagement and commitment from its driver, delivering immense reward and satisfaction.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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