The new McLaren 12C GT Sprint might be a contender for the title of ‘ultimate track day toy’, but it won’t be cheap.
In the UK, the price has been set at £195,000, making it £19,000 more expensive than a regular road-going model.
+Front+Side+1.jpg "McLaren 12C GT Sprint (2014) Front Side")
Based on the 12C’s carbon fibre monocoque, the GT Sprint incorporates an FIA-approved roll cage, onboard air jacks and a built-in fire extinguisher. Also included in the specification are upgraded brakes, 19” centre-lock wheels shod with competition tyres, lowered suspension and a recalibrated Proactive Chassis Control system.
On the inside, the driver sits in a lightweight composite race seat facing a digital dashboard. As expected many of the usual luxuries have been deleted, but at least the 12C GT Sprint gets to keep its air conditioning.
+Front+Side+2.jpg "McLaren 12C GT Sprint (2014) Front Side")
One thing that hasn’t changed is the powertrain. The 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 engine - which develops 616 bhp (460 kW / 625 PS) with 600 Nm (443 lb/ft) of peak torque - and the seven-speed twin-clutch transmission remain standard, although the cooling systems have been optimised for circuit work.
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In the UK, the price has been set at £195,000, making it £19,000 more expensive than a regular road-going model.
+Front+Side+1.jpg "McLaren 12C GT Sprint (2014) Front Side")
Based on the 12C’s carbon fibre monocoque, the GT Sprint incorporates an FIA-approved roll cage, onboard air jacks and a built-in fire extinguisher. Also included in the specification are upgraded brakes, 19” centre-lock wheels shod with competition tyres, lowered suspension and a recalibrated Proactive Chassis Control system.
On the inside, the driver sits in a lightweight composite race seat facing a digital dashboard. As expected many of the usual luxuries have been deleted, but at least the 12C GT Sprint gets to keep its air conditioning.
+Front+Side+2.jpg "McLaren 12C GT Sprint (2014) Front Side")
One thing that hasn’t changed is the powertrain. The 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 engine - which develops 616 bhp (460 kW / 625 PS) with 600 Nm (443 lb/ft) of peak torque - and the seven-speed twin-clutch transmission remain standard, although the cooling systems have been optimised for circuit work.
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