Just a few months after the McLaren 12C GT Sprint's baptism at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, its maker has announced it'll take £195,000 (currently equivalent to $316,400 in the U.S.) to add the track-focused car to your personal paddock.
Developed and optimized for track work by the GT racing division of the McLaren Group, the 12C GT Sprint is of course constructed around the MP4-12C's carbon-fiber MonoCell chassis, but has ditched some creature comforts and unnecessary systems in the name of weight reduction. Core 12C technologies such as brake steer and the active McLaren Airbrake carry over, and the 12C's Proactive Chassis Control (PCC) has been re-calibrated for the GT racing environment, with provisions for fine-tuning it to an individual driver's preference. A fully adjustable, HANS-compatible lightweight composite racing seat with six-point harness and an integrated fire suppression system help keep things legit inside, and air conditioning adds a touch of civility. The FIA-approved roll cage, central cooling radiator, onboard air-jacking system, and digital dash display are all pinched from the 12C GT3 race car.
Motivation is provided by the 616-hp M838T 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 powerplant shared with 12C and 12C Spider, although oil and cooling systems have been optimized for on-track duty. The seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox is from the 12C. The brakes are upgraded with GT-spec discs, and the 19-inch center-lock wheels wear sticky Pirelli race rubber. McLaren claims the GTC GT Sprint underwent more than 3100 miles of testing at circuits in Europe and the Middle East, in addition to extensive simulator work.
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Exterior and styling enhancements adhere tightly to McLaren's "form follows function" mantra, counting a drop in ride height of 1.6 inches, a more aggressive front bumper, GT3-"inspired" hood with radiator ducts, and front wing louvers that deliver increased downforce. The stock color is traditional McLaren Orange but bespoke colors are but a request away.
If you're looking for even more performance or personalization opportunities, McLaren offers a carbon-fiber rear wing and front splitter as well as a polycarbonate front windshield as options, although we're betting it would be more than happy to discuss even wilder possibilities given the proper financial incentive.
from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com
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