The Brabham BT62R is the road-legal version of the wild Australian sports car from Brabham Automotive

The DNA of the Brabham BT62R carries a genetic sequence linked to elite motor racing, namely Formula 1, dating back to when Australian driver Jack Brabham devoted all his efforts in the late 1950s to putting on the racetracks a machine tailored to his driving, and to do so he enlisted designer Ron Tauranac to create a racing car that allowed Brabham to wear the laurel wreath on his head on up to 14 occasions, and being, to date, the only driver to win the world championship with a car entered under the same name as its driver.

Throughout its history, between 1960 and its collapse due to financial problems in 1992, illustrious figures from the world of motorsport, competition, production or both worlds have been connected with Brabham, from Bernie Ecclestone, who was the top man in Formula 1 and did the same in this team, to engineers such as Ron Dennis, the former boss of McLaren, or the legendary Gordon Murray who, now, with his GMA T50 shares a certain similarity, at least in concept and fundamentals, with the Brabham BT62R now presented by its current top representative, Dan Marks.

Thus, this beast approved for road use is the adaptation of the Brabham BT62, the vehicle intended for exclusive use on circuits and which, thanks to the relevant modifications, has made room to carry the plates that allow it to drive on the road like any other production vehicle.

For those who might think the Brabham BT62R is the domesticated version of the one that lacks the letter R, we will only recall the basic specifications of the model: a two-seater 4,460 millimetres long, 1,950 wide and just 1,200 high, with a wheelbase of 2,695 mm which, on the scales, weighs just 972 kg.

It houses in a central longitudinal position a naturally aspirated V8 engine which at 7,400 rpm produces 708 CV, giving a power-to-weight ratio of 0.73 CV per kg and 132 CV per 1,000 CC. At the same time, the maximum torque of 667 Nm is reached at 6,200 rpm.

To manage the traction, which is sent exclusively to the rear axle wheels, a sequential 6-speed gearbox by Holinger is fitted, operated by paddles located on the steering wheel.

In addition, so that the Brabham BT62R can be driven on public roads, the development team has thought about its occupants and the legal requirements, and has introduced changes such as high-performance Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres, a bespoke body kit with new front and rear bumpers, adjustable suspension, an exhaust system, and comforts such as air conditioning and multimedia.

Even so, the braking system, developed by specialist Brembo, features for ultra-demanding stopping a set of 380 mm carbon-ceramic discs and 6-piston calipers at the front axle, and 355 mm discs, also with 6 pistons, at the rear.

And although every last detail of the car has been revealed, regarding the price of the Brabham BT62R the company has still not confirmed the cost, but rumours suggest the first units to be delivered will be paid for at close to 2 million euros per example.