McLAREN MP4-12C
The MP4-12C is designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It is the first production car wholly designed and built by McLaren since the McLaren F1, which for a long time held the record for the fastest production car in the world.
The car will make use of Formula 1(TM) sourced technologies such as brake steer, where the inside rear wheel is braked during fast cornering to reduce under steer. The car will be powered by the M838T 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8, McLaren's first ever engine design.
The GT3 version of the car produces less power with 493bhp (368 kW; 500 PS) due to homologation. The car features a new bespoke 6-speed gearbox that is 80kg lighter than the road car's 7-speed, developed with Ricardo. The steering wheel is lifted straight from the McLaren MP4-24 Formula 1(TM) World Championship car.
Technical data:
| Car | |
| Car model | McLaren |
| Suspension | Double wishbone adjustable for ride height camber and toe. |
| Brakes | Front-6 piston monoblock calliper, iron ventilated disc. Back-4 piston monoblock calliper iron ventilated disc. |
| Engine | |
| Type | McLaren M838T twin-turbo 3.8L V8 |
| Cubic Capacity | 592bhp (441 kW; 600 PS) and 443 lb-ft (601 N.m) of torque. Limited to 7,500rpm with 80% of the torque available at 2,000rpm. |
| Power | 592bhp but homologated to 493bhp for GT3. |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft (601 N.m) |
| Drivetrain / transmission | |
| Type of transmission | 7-speed dual clutch on road car, 6-speed on GT3 car. |
| Gearbox | Ricardo 6-speed, sequential, using actuation via steering wheel mounted paddles Limited slip differential with a range of ramps and adjustable pre-load. |
| Wheels | APP Tech, forged aluminium MESL TPS system compatible. |
| Tires | Michelin |
| Dimensions/weight | |
| Length | 4,507mm (1.77.4in) |
| Width | 1,909mm (75.2in) |
| Height | 1,199mm (47.2in) |
| Tank Capacity | 120 litres |
