McLaren has revealed its new GT race car that will begin testing next year — the 720S GT3.
As the name suggests, underpinning this new machine is the 720S supercar revealed earlier this year, but fettled to meet GT3 racing regulations.
This means it receives an aggressive carbon-fibre aerodynamic package, that consists of flared wheel arches, a re-sculpted front wing with additional endplates, a large rear diffuser and perhaps most eye catching, a massive rear wing — all in the pursuit of downforce.
Other changes include a race-focused interior and a re-tuned version of the 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired to a sequential six-speed transmission to meet GT3 regulations — although McLaren has not disclosed full performance figures.
It’ll become the latest addition to the Woking-based supercar manufacturers customer racing machines, sitting alongside the 570S GT4 when it becomes available in 2019.
The 720S GT3 is set to replace the current 650S GT3 racer, and will have an extensive testing program over the course of 2018.
Alongside the reveal of the 720S GT3, McLaren has announced that 10 of its existing dealers will be selected to specialise in selling race-bred machinery — with McLaren Glasgow being the first UK retailer to take the honour.
Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive CEO, said: “McLaren is built on racing and providing our growing family of customers with unique and exhilarating driving experiences. It therefore makes sense for us to unveil a dedicated, widened motorsport programme designed to support and enable more of our customers to focus on enjoying the thrill of pushing our cars on the track.
“The 720S GT3 will provide a stunning race-going addition to our Super Series product family and drivers will now be able to hone their skills under expert guidance backed-up by our technicians at the circuit and our motorsport retailers away from it.”
