Brabham Automotive BT62 revealed

Brabham Automotive has finally lifted the veil on its first track-going hypercar, the Brabham BT62.

With a naturally aspirated 522kW/667Nm 5.4-litre V8 engine – built by Brabham – and a dry weight of just 972kg, the BT62 is set to take the fight to those at the top of the food chain.

And, even better, it'll be built right here in Australia. Brabham's overnight announcement included confirmation that the company will manufacture its hypercar in Adelaide.

10

Utilising racing tech, the BT62 will have a dry-sump engine and a 6-speed Holinger sequential gearbox, and brakes will be carbon on carbon 6-pots, front and rear.

Keeping the weight to a minimum will be more carbon, the material of choice for the body.

Brabham Automotive technology and engineering boss Paul Birch says the BT62 is an entirely new undertaking for the new brand – even though the Brabham name carried decades of racing and motoring history.

“Created from a blank sheet of paper, our first car takes Brabham into an exciting new era, whilst honouring and upholding the marque’s glorious past,” says Birch.

10

“Using contemporary materials, processes and technologies, and following a rigorous two-year engineering and development programme, the resulting BT62 is a car that demands total engagement and commitment from its driver, delivering immense reward and satisfaction.”

Speaking at the reveal, Brabham Automotive managing director David Brabham said the responsibility of carrying on the Brabham name is one he’s happy to bear.

“It’s with great pride that I honour and continue my father’s legacy in revealing the next chapter in the evolving Brabham story.

10

“The team we have in place, and the vision it shares, provides a solid platform for Brabham Automotive to execute its long-term business strategy.

“Our first step to deliver on that strategy is the Brabham BT62, a car truly worthy of carrying the iconic Brabham name.”

The first deliveries of the Brabham B62 are due later this year, with a base price of £1m plus local taxes.

The car's default layout is LHD, though Brabham says it can built it in right-hook on request.

10