The real MP4 -12C GT3 race car....WANT!!!!!!!
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I would like to thanks the guys over at teamspeed for this. Normally I would post in the motorsport forum but i thought this deserved a larger view. When can we expect the street version?
A new racing version of the McLaren MP4-12C supercar has been unveiled today, the brand new McLaren MP4-12C GT3, which has successfully completed its debut tests at the famous Silverstone circuit in the UK.
The initial shakedown tests undertaken with the MP4-12C GT3, whereby new components are calibrated and aerodynamic body structures are tested for the first time, will be followed by comprehensive tests scheduled throughout March and April at a number of FIA certified circuits across Europe.
News on the development program, full driver line-up and planned competition for the 12C GT3 will be confirmed after these tests are completed.
As for the race car itself, the same 3.8-liter twin turbo V-8 as in the production car is used but tuned to race specification. A bespoke paddle-shift system operating an all-new Ricardo-designed gearbox developed specifically for racing has also been fitted. This system eschews the seven-speed SSG dual-clutch Graziano transmission supplied in the standard model.
The MP4-12C GT3 is also around 100 mm wider than the standard production car and features a new suspension system, which was tested in the same McLaren simulator as the company’s F1 cars.
New electrical architecture is also used, as well as a custom Bosch ABS system and Akebono brakes. A new aerodynamics package has been developed in compliance with GT3 regulations, incorporating a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.
One important note; the MP4-12C GT3 does not feature the road-going MP4-12C’s ‘ProActive’ chassis control system, which negates the need of an anti-roll bar. Instead, the MP4-12C GT3 will use a configuration comprising race-specific roll bars and dampers.
Along with the reveal of the new race car, the establishment of McLaren GT was also announced. McLaren GT is a new company that brings together the expertise of the McLaren Group and CRS Racing and will be responsible for building and further refining the MP4-12C GT3 race cars. The company’s chief test driver was also announced today, 26-year-old Portuguese racing driver Álvaro Parente.
A new racing version of the McLaren MP4-12C supercar has been unveiled today, the brand new McLaren MP4-12C GT3, which has successfully completed its debut tests at the famous Silverstone circuit in the UK.
The initial shakedown tests undertaken with the MP4-12C GT3, whereby new components are calibrated and aerodynamic body structures are tested for the first time, will be followed by comprehensive tests scheduled throughout March and April at a number of FIA certified circuits across Europe.
News on the development program, full driver line-up and planned competition for the 12C GT3 will be confirmed after these tests are completed.
As for the race car itself, the same 3.8-liter twin turbo V-8 as in the production car is used but tuned to race specification. A bespoke paddle-shift system operating an all-new Ricardo-designed gearbox developed specifically for racing has also been fitted. This system eschews the seven-speed SSG dual-clutch Graziano transmission supplied in the standard model.
The MP4-12C GT3 is also around 100 mm wider than the standard production car and features a new suspension system, which was tested in the same McLaren simulator as the company’s F1 cars.
New electrical architecture is also used, as well as a custom Bosch ABS system and Akebono brakes. A new aerodynamics package has been developed in compliance with GT3 regulations, incorporating a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.
One important note; the MP4-12C GT3 does not feature the road-going MP4-12C’s ‘ProActive’ chassis control system, which negates the need of an anti-roll bar. Instead, the MP4-12C GT3 will use a configuration comprising race-specific roll bars and dampers.
Along with the reveal of the new race car, the establishment of McLaren GT was also announced. McLaren GT is a new company that brings together the expertise of the McLaren Group and CRS Racing and will be responsible for building and further refining the MP4-12C GT3 race cars. The company’s chief test driver was also announced today, 26-year-old Portuguese racing driver Álvaro Parente.
Sorry, chap..
PH had it on their news yesterday.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?stor...
PH had it on their news yesterday.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/news/default.asp?stor...
1) Well technically it's an outside company working for them. CRS whoever they are. So not actually the Automotive guys, who by definition won't have the experience yet.
2) Have you seen this years McLaren F1 cars testing? SLOW!
More than that. Very very few teams come to an series and destroy it on their first attempt. the 997GT3 and 458 GT cars will have been evolved over and over again.
If that did happen it would also say that the Gt3 championship is a bit weak. Think what would happen if Virgin Racing had destroyed F1 one year? (and don't site BAR/Honda/Brawn that's not the same at all
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2) Have you seen this years McLaren F1 cars testing? SLOW!
More than that. Very very few teams come to an series and destroy it on their first attempt. the 997GT3 and 458 GT cars will have been evolved over and over again.
If that did happen it would also say that the Gt3 championship is a bit weak. Think what would happen if Virgin Racing had destroyed F1 one year? (and don't site BAR/Honda/Brawn that's not the same at all
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