German tuner Gemballa is returning to the auto show scene with a specially designed McLaren MP4-12C. Called the Gemballa GT, this British super car is different from the Gemballa GT3 that they previewed late last year and also the first non-Porsche model to be badged with the 'GT' monicker. It was given a noticeable aesthetic upheaval that Gemballa CEO Andreas Schwarz says will improve on the MP4-12C's otherwise "generic look" and "imbue some of the missing emotion" that the supercar should have possessed in the first place.
"Our starting point is an aerodynamic styling kit and ultra-light forged alloy wheels, and we are developing an engine upgrade programme as well," Schwarz said.
For now, the Gemballa GT possesses a new aero kit that consists of a new front bumper and spoiler, new side skirts, a new rear apron, and a small rear wing, all of which are proudly German made and were built with the purpose of improving the MP4-12C's high-speed stability. They are fitted to the factory mounting points so the original bodywork is not compromised.
Rounding out the exterior changes are a new set of 20" forged alloy wheels at the front and 21" sets at the rear, both of which were designed to fill the arches and give the supercar a more muscular stance, while further increasing mechanical grip.
According to Gemballa, the performance modifications done on the MP4-12C are still under development, but rest assured, it's going to be something akin to what we expect these guys are capable of.
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Gemballa GT by Gemballa
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