McLaren 650S GT3: Just the facts

McLaren 650S GT3 (All images in article courtesy of McLaren)

McLaren just confirmed details of the successor to the 12C GT3 race car; the 650S GT3. Good news for owners of the 12C GT3 too! McLaren will offer an upgrade package to bring the 12C up to the 650S GT3's level of performance. If you want to buy a 650S GT3 brand new, expect to pay over $500,000 with about 15 models to be produced for the 2015 GT racing season.

Here's all the technical specifications released from McLaren.

Chassis/Body:

• McLaren carbon fibre MonoCell with aluminum front and rear sub frames
• Bespoke lightweight carbon fibre/composite body panels
• Left hand drive
• FIA approved safety roll cage
• Air-jacking system          
• Colour – customer choice

Aerodynamics

• Front splitter and dive planes
• Rear wing - fully adjustable with gurney
• Front and rear diffusers

Engine/Management

• Race prepared 3.8L V8 twin turbo McLaren M838T
• McLaren Electronics ECU incorporating turbo boost and transmission shift control

Transmission

• Six-speed sequential motorsport transmission pneumatically actuated via steering wheel mounted paddles

Electrical System

• Lightweight motorsport specification wiring and connectors
• Electronic power management system
• Membrane type switch panel
• Auxiliary power supplies for fitment of team equipment (radio etc)

Data System

• McLaren Electronics ‘ATLAS’ data system Motorsport digital dash display

Front/Rear Suspension

• Double wishbone adjustable for ride height, camber and toe
• 4-way adjustable dampers with coil over springs
• Motorsport axles with single wheel retaining nut
• Adjustable anti-roll bars
• Forged aluminium wheels: Front 12.5” x 18”, Rear 13” x 18”

Steering

• Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering
• Unique McLaren GT composite steering wheel incorporating key driver switch controls and map settings

Fuel System

• Motorsport ‘bag tank’ system with 125L capacity
• Motorsport ‘quick-fill’ system

Brake System

• Monoblock calipers with ventilated discs:
• Front – 6 piston caliper, 380Ø x 35mm disc
• Rear – 4 piston caliper, 355Ø x 32mm disc
• Bosch motorsport ABS
• Adjustable brake bias

Cockpit

• McLaren GT bespoke composite seat shell
• Six-point racing harness
• Motorsport pedal box – adjustable position
• Lightweight carbon fibre dash with integrated driver display and switch panel
• Motorsport fire extinguisher system

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