2013 McLaren MP4-12C GT3

Exterior and interior

The revised aerodynamic package includes a new front splitter, front and rear diffuser and a huge, fully adjustable rear wing. The body panels are made of carbon fiber and the McLaren carbon-fiber MonoCell includes aluminum insertions at the front and rear sub-frames.

On the inside, the McLaren receives a unique McLaren GT steering wheel inspired by the one from MP4-24 Formula 1 race car and, of course, an FIA-approved safety roll cage.

Engine and Performance

Under the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C GT3’s hood, you will find a race-prepped 3.8-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine featuring McLaren Electronics ECU interfacing with Bosch ABS and Shiftec transmission control units. The engine is mated to a six-speed sequential motorsport transmission pneumatically actuated via steering-wheel-mounted paddles.

The car will be offered with a set of forged-aluminum wheels sized 18-by-12 inches up front and 18-by-13 inches on the rear. The MP4-12C GT3 is brought to a halt by Akebono monoblock calipers with ventilated discs featuring six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear.

The car also received a specially prepared suspension system with a double-wishbone setup. It also features an adjustable ride height, camber and toe, so you can dial it into almost any track.

Prices

The 2013 McLaren MP4-12C is priced at £325,000 (about $520,000 at the current exchange rates).

For the 2013 racing season, the MP4-12C GT3 will be racing against the same GT teams that competed in 2012, plus a few others: Clearwater Racing will race in the Asia GT Championship, Sébastien Loeb Racing will race two 12C GT3 units and so will McLaren GT factory driver Alvaro Parente.

 Stunning exterior
 Plenty of updates throughout
 FIA-approved equipment

 No performance numbers
 Huge price tag