2011 McLaren MP4-12C GT3

2011 McLaren MP4-12C GT3. McLaren GT, a new racing car manufacturer that combines the expertise of McLaren Racing, McLaren Automotive and CRS Racing, McLaren launched the MP4-12C race car GT3 and plan for development programs 2011.

GT3 new McLaren MP4-12C will be the first car built to McLaren the FIA ​​GT racing series since the McLaren F1 GTR finished production in 1997. 12C GT3 car is based on the new MP4-12C high-performance sport and a team of engineers, designers and test drivers with extensive experience in Formula 1 and GT race is made to link the adjustment process carbon-based 12C racing chassis specifications.

Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Group Chief Executive Officer said. "McLaren has been racing in the blood and it is a natural step for car MP4-12C our street and put him in the car the most reliable, efficient and easy GT3 Each car on the grid will be offset by the performance of race rules, which means that our goal must be to specification technically able to ensure that every driver 12C GT3 performance access restrictions to vote with ease.

Drivers and FIA approved race confirmed for 2011. McLaren GT strive to the highest quality, most reliable and most moving car in the GT3 grid as 20 cars provided to privateer teams to race in Europe in 2012. The unique combination of technology and CRS McLaren Racing and the development of methodologies suitable to the designation of GT McLaren's drivers experienced and successfully develop challenging GT3 race 12C in summer 2011.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Development. GT McLaren team consists of designers, engineers and test drivers with extensive experience in developing successful and road racing cars. Mark Waite, GT McLaren chief engineer, began his career with the McLaren Formula 1 Simulations Group. A move to Formula 1 team, where he was Senior Engineer Team for many years was followed by appointment as McLaren Automotive Testing Team Leader is responsible for sports new MP4-12C. Combining practical experience with a Formula 1 car development methodologies and a deep understanding of the driveway 12C invaluable technical specifications for the McLaren GT.

Specifications and performance reflects the hopes McLaren. As with 12C road car, McLaren is working closely with specialized vendors to provide an innovative and lightweight car. Car 3.8-liter V8 Twin Turbo McLaren 'M838T' made in a way that predicted in the GT3 12C, but de-tuned for 500 horsepower (from 600 PS) with optimal power supply is balanced against the performance of racing cars.

GT3 new McLaren MP4-12C will have a unique engine calibration, custom racing transmission was developed in collaboration with Ricardo (who also designed the machine with McLaren) and specially tuned suspension systems for racing.