McLaren revealed today the full specifications list of the MP4-12 GT3, together with a range of other updates. Apart from releasing the MP4-12 GT3 specs and a new image gallery, McLaren also announced their development program for the new race car. McLaren, with its Automotive, Racing, Electronic Systems and Applied Technologies divisions, CRS Racing for further developing the MP4-12C GT3 program. McLaren also announced today that from 2012, that their MP4-12C GT3 customers will have access to various Simulator programs.
The GT3 version of the McLaren MP4-12C is powered by the 3.8-liter V8 twin turbo M838T engine (limited to 7500rpm), which is mated to a 6 speed sequential transmission, with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 comes equipped with an LSD with a range of ramps and adjustable pre-load, a hydraulically operated Sintered clutch, a wet sump and Driveshafts with tripod joints.
McLaren prices the MP4-12C GT3 between 125,000 and 175,000 GBP. The full McLaren MP4-12C GT3 specs list is available lower down this page.
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Specifications List:
Width (mm) 1995mm
Height (mm) 1145mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2670mm
Fuel tank capacity 120 liters
Chassis/body McLaren carbon fiber MonoCell with aluminum front and rear frames and bespoke carbon body panels
Aerodynamics Front and rear diffuser, front splitter, dive planes and adjustable rear wing.
Transmission 6 speed sequential using actuation via steering wheel mounted paddles
Limited slip differential with a range of ramps and adjustable pre-load.
Wet sump
Sintered clutch hydraulically operated
Driveshafts with tripod joints
Engine type V8 twin turbo McLaren M838T
Engine capacity 3.8L
Bore x Stroke 93 x 69.9
Max. Engine speed Limited to 7500rpm
Cylinder block Cast aluminum , 90 deg V angle, dry sump scavenge, Nikasil coated liners
Crankshaft Forged steel flat plane
Pistons Forged aluminum
Conrods Forged steel
Cylinder head Cast aluminum with plastic composite cam covers, inlet & exhaust variable cam timing
Valvetrain 32V with 40 deg variable cam timing on intake & exhaust. Low mass with sliding contact end pivoted pinger followers, single variable rate springs and hollow cast chilled iron camshafts
Intake system Two water/air charge air coolers.
Plastic composite plenum.
Exhaust system Cast stainless steel exhaust manifold with compact MHI fixed geometry turbo chargers. 970 deg C turbine inlet temperature.
Fuel system Returnless fuel rail with twin fuel tank mounted pumps and twin spray injectors
Engine management MESL TAG400 ECU & CIU 100
Interfacing with Bosch ABS and Shiftec control units
Wiring harness Modular installation: Engine, chassis, fuel cell
Lubrication MOBIL1: engine and transmission
Cooling Air/water heat exchangers for engine water and charge air cooling combined with water/oil heat exchangers for engine, transmission & PAS.
Front axle SKF integrated axles with handed single wheel retaining nut
Rear axle SKF integrated axles with handed single wheel retaining nut
Front suspension Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe
Rear suspension Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe
Dampers Coil over Multimatic dampers with DSSV technology with independent bump and rebound adjustment
Front brake system Akebono 6 piston monoblock calliper
378Ø x 36mm Iron ventilated disc
Rear brake system Akebono 4 piston monoblock calliper
355Ø x 32mm iron ventilated disc
Steering Electro-hydraulic PAS
Wheels Forged Aluminium
Front 12” x 18”
Rear 13” x 18”
MESL TPS system compatible
Cockpit electronics Multifunction steering wheel with integrated driver display
Central switch panel with systems display screen
Steering wheel Derived from MP4-24 Formula 1 wheel retaining integrated driver display, paddle shift and switches
