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Brabham BT 92 debuts at Essen, Sir Jack Brabham not so happy
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Brabham BT 92
After seeing a rendering of the M3-based BT 92 from Brabham Racing, we were anxiously anticipating the car's debut at the Essen Motor Show this past week. The real thing didn't disappoint - beautiful carbon fiber bodywork, massive brakes, adjustable suspension, and unique wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires. Sound like a winning combination, yet? Well, maybe not. Like many of you, we assumed that the company was directly linked to the Brabham family, well known for its racing success. This is apparently not the case, and according to GoldCoast.com.au, Sir Jack Brabham is upset about the use of his family's name and has stated that legal action will be taken against the German-based company. The names "Brabham" and "Brabham Racing" have been legally registered, but the desired link to the original race team is apparent in the press release after the jump. We're not lawyers, but we can't imagine the use of the Brabham name being allowed for too much longer. Thanks for the tip, Joel.
Gallery: Brabham BT 92
[Source: Autoblog.nl, M3Post.com, Goldcoast.com.au]
PRESS RELEASE:
Return of a Legend: Brabham Racing at the Essen Motor Show 2008
One of the most illustrious names of automotive history has returned. After numerous successes in Formula One and being dormant for nearly sixteen years, the legendary motor racing brand was relaunched.
Despite its long absence, the renowned company still has to meet high expectations. Its vehicles are designed according to highest quality standards and manufactured by using state-of-the-art technology. Consequently, development programmes designed for the automotive industry and Formula One manufacturing techniques are employed as well. '
By using wireframe models, maximum precision is guaranteed already during the construction process. The engines' increased performance forced the constructors to develop technically independent high-performance braking systems. In addition to this, all carbon-fibre body parts used for the production of Brabham racing cars are cured in autoclaves - these quality characteristics are visible at the first and even at the second glance one gets of each new Brabham model.
At the relaunch on the Essen Motor Show 2008, Brabham Racing will already present three models: the BRABHAM BT 92 based on the BMW M3, the BRABHAM BT 60 based on the BMW M5 as well as the BT 70 - a sporty interpretation of the SUV X6. Each of these models embodies the company's message: high-tech, quality, sportiness, design, exclusiveness and history.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
elpepe 6:26PM (11/30/2008)
I wish there some better shots of the wheels... they look very interesting.....
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fmwso 10:06PM (11/30/2008)
here it goes: http://www.germancarzone.com/3-series/27558-brabham-bt92-e92-m3.html
AC0 6:26PM (11/30/2008)
Well from the back it's ok, but every other angle is ugly to me. Looks too cury and bloated from the front and sides (somewhat like a Lexus).
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JDMlover 12:42AM (12/01/2008)
All of what u said is what makes it look good imo. The cury and bloated looks makes it look clean and mean. Instead of a straight and bland design...it has you can move me look to it....sweet.
Lexus cars are not bloated but more smooth in design...less edgy and a smooth round design...very elegant imo. I like Lexus design and many people are starting to slowly incorporate in their own design. :)
JDMlover 12:44AM (12/01/2008)
Sorry i mean...
You can't Move me look **
JDMlover 12:48AM (12/01/2008)
(correct)
You can't move me look
Jon 7:01PM (11/30/2008)
I am a lawyer and at least under U.S. law the Brabham family would likely succeed. As far as I know, European trademark laws are stronger and would likely offer even greater protection to the Brabhams.
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John Graham 7:31PM (11/30/2008)
I'd personally not like to see the legandary Brabham name not be used on BMW's or any other tuning Firms product unless Sir Jack Brabham is directly involved with the car.
Metar 8:02AM (12/01/2008)
It's not only named "Brabham", it also used the "BTxx" designation used by the team on the race-cars..
DC 7:09PM (11/30/2008)
Absolutely gorgeous color on that thing. The car, not so much, but best paint of the year for me.
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Mobius_1 7:15PM (11/30/2008)
I'm gonna register Schumacher Racing if Michael (or heavens forbid, Ralf) haven't had done it yet :P
As for that car, it looks a bit bloated but that colour is spot on.
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Kaveh 7:16PM (11/30/2008)
Thats a great body kit. I think those wheels are stunning. You guys needs to do a posting just on the wheels for us.
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madgamer 7:22PM (11/30/2008)
I agree. Those are some of the first really unique wheels that I have seen in quite a while.
Mobius_1 7:48PM (11/30/2008)
I hope they work better than these unique wheels:
http://www.worth1000.com/entries/218500/218508NSvr_w.jpg
The more i look at those wheels (on the BMW) the better they get.
JDMlover 7:31PM (11/30/2008)
Looks ugly and Cool at the same time.
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drew 8:59PM (11/30/2008)
One word... horrible, ugly wheels, side moldings, rear valence, and bad exhaust, no wonder brabham is angry i would want my name associated with these ugly modifications
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Kiiks 9:07PM (11/30/2008)
Scheise, Jack is still alive? Do ve have to pay him royalties?
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CarbonBlack 12:38AM (12/01/2008)
DAMN!
Amazing car (that interior is bad ass)
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Mi key 2:02PM (12/01/2008)
That's one wicked wide-body Kit.
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