With 1955 F1 rule change Gordini decided to build a new and modern single seater, the Gordini T-32. Unusually for the era, the T-32 was housed in a low and wide body the new 2.5 litre 8-cylinder Gordini engine with 256 hp and 5-speed gearbox, modern brake disc and independent suspension, made the T-32 capable of reaching 270 km/h.