Gordon Murray

Murray studied mechanical engineering at Natal Technical College, now Durban University of Technology.

Murray developed a reputation for an innovative approach to design, applied not only to car concepts and details but also to race strategy.

[5] For the 1986 season, Murray designed the radical and highly ambitious low-line Brabham BT55, lowering overall ride height by inclining the engine and placing the driver in a recumbent position.

In 1986, Murray received an offer from Ron Dennis to join McLaren as Technical Director, taking over the role formerly held by John Barnard.

The 1988 MP4/4 car, with a Honda turbo-powered engine, won 15 of the season's 16 Grands Prix, and gave Ayrton Senna his first Drivers' Championship.

In July 2007 the Gordon Murray Design consultancy was established, and released initial details of its T.25 (Type 25) prototype city car along with mention of a future lightweight, economical supercar project.

[12] In 2008 Murray won the 'Idea of the Year' accolade at Autocar magazine's annual awards ceremony for the manufacturing process for the T.25.

[13] In November 2009 Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive announced plans to develop an electric-powered version of the T.25, the T.27.

Murray independently designed the Rocket, an ultra-lightweight, open cockpit roadster powered by a 1-litre motorcycle engine, which has an appearance similar to that of a 60's era Grand Prix car.

[22] GVT founded OX Delivers to utilise the design to make last-mile transport more accessible and reliable in emerging markets.