Throughout the design, engineering, and manufacturing process, the engineers continually re-engineered and refined, to reduce mass and optimize performance. The carbon/carbon brakes reduced mass in each corner by 5kg, increasing the braking performance of the car, which, when combined with the overall weight of the car, enables quicker deceleration and reduces stopping distances by up to 150 meters. By reengineering the rotating assembly of the engine, the engineers removed a further 15kg from its starting weight, which also resulted in faster engine speed changes; the evolution of the BT62 was one of constantly reducing mass and incrementally improving performance.
The BT62’s naturally aspirated 5.4 liters V8 provides 700 bhp, giving a power to weight ratio of 710 bhp/tonne. The BT62 has a static weight balance of 42-58, front to rear. This gives more weight over the driving wheels during take-off and acceleration. Crucially, the BT62’s aerodynamics and incredibly powerful carbon-carbon brakes shift the car to a 50-50 dynamic weight balance under braking and in cornering, providing perfect balance when you need it most.
The BT62’s 1600 kgs of downforce are going to be effective on nearly any car but there’s no doubting the massive advantage you get in a 972kg car (the BT62) vs a 1500 kg comparative vehicle. The aero works to such a level that it becomes an enabling factor to the chassis dynamics for high-speed cornering, generating unrivaled mechanical grip which is complemented by carbon on carbon brake system which is uniquely combined with ABS and traction control. This performance-oriented package provides the stability and predictability that gives the driver the assurance and confidence to achieve what the BT62 can offer.