McLaren MP4 - 12 c GT3 Racer gets 100HP less than the street Version [Gallery and Video]

McLaren ' s MP4 - 12 c GT3 Racer gets 100HP less than the street Version [Gallery and Video]

McLaren announced full technical specifications of its MP4 - 12 c GT3 racing model, which was much surprised 100 horsepower less than the road car, it is based on. The rider uses the same engine 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 (code M838T name), but in a State outside listening deliver 500 horses (instead of 600HP) to "provide optimal power for a balanced, performance racing car", according to McLaren.

British manufacturer says the twisted aerodynamic GT3 and lightweight construction more that offset the loss in output. The engine eight cylinders is linked to a box six speed sequential, i.e. 80 kg lighter than the box 7-speed of the road car. In addition, the GT3 Gets a race-spec suspension setup and aerodynamics. The MP4 - 12 c GT3 was first tested on McLaren Simulator of the F1 team, with the car also benefiting from Formula 1 expertise brand in many other aspects.

"the 12 c GT3 will be delivered with the carbon of the 12 c MonoCell and design of driving same employee by Lewis Hamilton in his formula 1 MP4-24 car," said Martin Whitmarsh, CEO, McLaren Group. "

" in addition, we work closely with suppliers of formula 1 yesterday and today: Akebono, Mobil 1, McLaren Electronic Systems, Ricardo and Michelin for example. "This car mix of road and technology of formula 1 and experience will be a great benefit to anyone 12 c GT3 race in 2012," he added.

this year will be a race development season for the GT3 of the MP4 - 12 c with McLaren debut planning new car to the Blancpain Endurance Series the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, followed by Magny-Cours and Silverstone. The company also intends to participate in the 24 hours of Spa endurance race and make an appearance at the Festival of speed of Goodwood.

drivers of the McLaren team are Andrew Kirkaldy, Oliver Turvey and Alvaro Parente. This year, McLaren GT will produce 20 cars, which will be run by customer teams in 2012. Scroll down to learn more about the car and see he in action alongside his brothers road.

By Dan Mihalascu