Tested: The RML GT Hypercar Is Absolutely Bonkers yet Surprisingly Civil
Key takeaways
- Think of it as the million-dollar 911 Porsche didn’t build.
- RML Group (originally Ray Mallock Ltd., named for the British racing driver who founded it) is a white-label U.K. engineering and racing outfit.
- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWThis creates a challenge at times for RML, and others like it, beyond forgoing the ego stroke of everyone knowing what it has done.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Think of it as the million-dollar 911 Porsche didn’t build.
Pros Unexpectedly approachable and tractable (and trackable)Commendable refinement and integration Exclusivity you can’t get from a factory-built Porsche Cons Stiff ride and loud engine (also a pro ...)Straight-line performance is similar to less powerful donor car Million-ish-dollar price tag Before we talk about what the GT Hypercar is, it’s helpful to know what RML is. RML Group (originally Ray Mallock Ltd., named for the British racing driver who founded it) is a white-label U.K. engineering and racing outfit. Basically, RML does the engineering of some cool stuff for other automakers but doesn’t take any credit. Creations RML can talk about contributing to include the McLaren Senna GTR, Saleen S7, and the Nissan Juke R.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWThis creates a challenge at times for RML, and others like it, beyond forgoing the ego stroke of everyone knowing what it has done. Indeed, a recurring problem for such white-label engineering is that it’s tricky to show off your portfolio to prospective partners. As company CEO Paul Dickinson told us, “I can’t go to Jaguar and show them what we did for Aston Martin.” So RML from time to time makes (or, in this case, remakes) its own road cars.