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McLaren just released this shot of the new MP4-12C GT3. It has just completed its first set of testing.
I have got a thing for this new McLaren and think that it would be the ultimate Ferrari racing fighter. The new racing McLaren will be made by McLaren GT and be the most hardcore McLaren to date.Pictured above you have the MP4 12C GT3 making rounds at the MIRA proving grounds in England.
Here are some notes from Mr Kirkaldy on the new GT3 version of the MP4.
McLaren GT Project Manager Andrew Kirkaldy and McLaren Automotive Chief Test Driver Chris Goodwin piloted the new 12C GT3 on its first outings. These real-world tests follow months of virtual testing in the McLaren Simulator at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, which is also used to develop the 12C production car and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ Formula 1 cars.
Andrew Kirkaldy said: “We have an extensive list of subjective and objective development targets set for the MP4-12C GT3. In the first tests, the car is achieving excellent results in many areas including handling, powertrain and other aspects of dynamic performance.
“The 12C’s carbon chassis and aerodynamic efficiency mean we started with a lightweight, dynamically-optimised sports car. Those characteristics are fundamental to any race car.The car is around 100mm wider than the standard production car and features a new suspension system which we have tested in the McLaren Simulator. Having now experienced this new set-up in the 12C GT3 car, I’m delighted with the progress we are making.
“The McLaren GT team is working with Formula 1 technology suppliers, and several of the senior technical personnel involved in this project have vast experience in Formula 1. This is a unique advantage in developing a GT specification car.”
View the video of the car here:
http://www.youtube.com/mclarenautomotivetv
Source McLaren
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