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Wow – This Car is Small! T.25 City Car Design Released by Gordon Murray
01Jul
Another teeny-tiny city-car will be joining the us on the streets soon. Gordon Murray Design has announced plans to bring the T.25 city car to market within the next few years. The company has recently released photos and specifications for the micro machine.
The vehicle measures in at 94.5 inches long and 51.2 wide, that’s seriously small. GMD (Gordon Murray Design) says that three T .25s will be able to slot into a standard parallel-parking space side-by-side. The planned curb weight is just 1265 pounds. The dimensions mean the T.25 will cast a far smaller footprint than the Smart Fortwo. The body is made from recycled plastic and is mounted on a tubular chassis. Both front and rear suspension designs are independent, with non-power-assisted steering and safety tech like ABS and stability control.
The vehicle’s entire front end hinges forward to allow entrance from either side of the vehicle, requiring less space than a design with traditional swing doors. The driver sits along the car’s centerline, which GMD says yields good visibility and “A unique, ‘cool’ and fun driving experience.” With just the driver’s seat in place, the T.25 offers 25 cubic feet of cargo space—the same as fits behind the rear seats in a Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. Two passenger seats can also be fitted, trimming luggage space to less than six cubic feet.
The T .25’s power will come from a 660-cc, three-cylinder engine rated at 51 hp and 42 lb-ft of torque coupled to a five-speed sequential transmission. GMD predicts fuel economy of 74 mpg by British standards; figure closer to 60 mpg with the EPA’s measurements. Top speed will be governed at 90 mph, and 0–62 mph should require a leisurely 16.2 seconds.
The company has yet to announce when, where, and through what dealer network the T.25 will be sold, though initial sales are most likely to be in Europe and Asia. Also unknown is when (if ever) the T.27 electric version will debut.