2015 McLaren 650S GT3

McLaren has unveiled their new GT3 contender that will go on sale to customers in time for next season. The McLaren 650S GT3, which was launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday (27/6/14), will succeeds the MP4-12C GT3 for next season.



The 650S GT3 is built around the same carbon monocoque and 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine from the MP4-12C GT3 race car. The biggest change, apart from the wider bodywork carried over from the road car, is a switch from a Ricardo to an Xtrac gearbox.

The revised aerodynamics have also allowed McLaren to improve cooling over the MP4-12C without increasing drag.

Because the new car retains the monocoque and engine of the MP4-12C, existing owners will be able to upgrade to 650S specification.

McLaren is planning to build 15 new cars for next season and hopes to have a further 15 upgraded cars running.

The 650S GT3 has already completed a shakedown, and will begin testing in anger with two day test at Snetterton next week.



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