McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2011

Martin Whitmarsh, the McLaren Group CEO. McLaren Racing in the blood and it is a natural step on the path of our car to make MP4-12 and it is in the reliable, efficient and easy to make GT3 car every car driving on the grid have a balanced performance with race rules that our objective, the technical specifications will ensure that every manager can access GT3 performance means to choose just 12C.

GT McLaren aims to provide the highest quality at the most reliable and most cars sent to take the GT3 grid to 20 cars were bootable privateer racing teams in Europe deliver in 2012. The unique combination of technology and CRS McLaren Racing and development methods that the McLaren GT’s appointment of an experienced and successful racers GT3 12C develop meet demanding races during the season 2011.

GT McLaren team consists of designers, engineers and test drivers with extensive experience in developing a successful racing and road vehicles. Marcus Waite, GT McLaren chief engineer, began his career in partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Simulations Group. A move to Formula 1 team, where he was a Senior Test Engineer team for many years and then after his appointment as McLaren Automotive Testing Team Leader has followed responsible for the new sports car MP4-12. The combination of practical experience of a Formula 1 engine development methods and a deep understanding of the technical specifications of the motor 12C is a valuable opportunity for McLaren GT.

GT3 new McLaren MP4-12 has a unique engine calibration, a custom race gear in collaboration with Ricardo’s (who is also a machine has been developed by McLaren) and specially tuned suspension settings for racing. Mark Williams said. “With the balance of grip on progress in GT3 race tires, the focus must continue to be forward and the only way to get it for weight loss not on the back of the movement of a six-speed sequential gearbox from Ricardo because of their race-specific transmission 80kg lighter than the Shift Seamless elected, seven-speed transmission used in cars, like all internal components in other racing series was shown .. We then faced Ricardo weight reduction, the unit means a liner design partner. This is an example As we continue to strive to reduce weight and improve efficiency.

TAG McLaren chose GT-400 Engine Control Unit with the new GT3 12C. TAG-400 is a compact, standalone engine management and data logger racing engines designed and built by McLaren Electronic Systems. Procurement of components from suppliers, which is working with partners in Formula 1 uses an example of McLaren GT delivers on the goal to build a GT3 car unparalleled quality and reliability. Via