Mclaren Mp4 12c Gt3
The new mclaren mp4 12c gt3 will be the first mclaren car built for fia gt series racing since the mclaren f1 gtr finished production in1997.
Mclaren mp4 12c gt3. The mp4 12c mclaren s first gt3 car in 16 years has landed. These models will be designed and developed by mclaren. The mclaren mp4 12c gt3 can now lay claim to holding the fastest lap ever set at the new highlands motorsport park in new zealand. Mclaren race car specification was developed based on the mp4 12c of the new super car mp4 12c gt3.
Fuel consumption and mileage. Despite having the same engine as the mp4 12c the gt3 produces less bhp. Under the bodywork the 12c gt3 uses the same chassis as the single stage carbon road car 12c. The 3 8 liter v8 twin turbo engine mclaren m838t is combined with a new gearbox 6 speed sequential 80kg lighter for optimal power transmission and extraordinary performance.
The 12c gt3 is based on the new mp4 12c high performance sports car and a team of engineers designers and test drivers with vast experience in formula 1 and gt racing has been assembled to undertake the process of adapting the carbon chassis based 12c. 2011 mclaren mp4 12c gt3 s aut. Mclaren is making its way back into the gt sports car racing scene with a limited number of gt3 racing cars based on the mp4 12c sports car. The chassis weighs just 75kg.
A racing variant of the mp4 12c the mclaren gt3 was built for one thing and one thing alone. The mclaren mp4 12c later known simply as the mclaren 12c is a sports car that was designed and manufactured by mclaren automotive it was the first ever production car wholly designed and built by mclaren and their first production road car produced since the mclaren f1 which ended production in 1998 the car s final design was unveiled in september 2009 and was launched in mid 2011. This vehicle was developed in collaboration with csr europe is active in racing is designed to receive technical support from various suppliers f1 team mclaren will be released in 2012 limited 20 units. But with an improved aero package race mapped ecu and being generally lighter the gt3 does more with less.
All it took was a blistering lap time of 1 41 9 with porsche 911. It looks well just look at it.