Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2013, 2014
Since there are McLaren customers that took their cars to the track and there was a gap in the manufacturer's lineup between the regular C12 road car and the GT3 version, it launched the GT Sprint vehicle in 2013.
McLaren is one of the most famed British race-car manufacturers. Its cars dominated the motorsport arena in various racing such as the 24h of LeMans, the Formula 1 and GT championships. Its heritage made the Executive Board launch a series of supercars for the road. Soon after, it was revealed that their customers took the cars to tracks for weekend races.
Usually, a track-car had to serve different purposes than a road car. Even the fastest car for the road does not have the track-suspension or tires. In some situations, the track tires are not even allowed for street use. The aerodynamic package of a street-use 12C is different. While the street vehicle aims for a balance between road-holding and fuel-efficiency, the track-car has to worry only about traction. Also, the cooling system was redesigned for track-use, with bigger radiators behind the front, enlarged, grille. New air-vents were installed on the front trunk lid to improve the cooling effect. The trunk itself was deleted, being occupied by technical components.
The C12 Sprint featured a lower ride height, carbon-ceramic brake discs, and center-locking 19-inch OZ wheels. To change the tires, the vehicle was fitted with an on-board air jacking system. Optional extras included a new polycarbonate windscreen and other weight-saving features made from carbon fiber.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L 7AT (625 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | v8 |
Displacement: | 3799 cm3 |
Power: | 460 KW @ 7500 RPM 625 HP @ 7500 RPM 617 BHP @ 7500 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 RPM 601 Nm @ 3000-7000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 207 mph (333 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Seven-speed McLaren dual clutch Seamless-Shift gearbox (SSG) with Pre-Cog functionality |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Ventilated discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | Front: 235/35 R19 Rear: 305/30 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.5 in (4509 mm) |
Width: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Height: | 47.4 in (1204 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/62.3 in (1,656/1,582 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3161 lbs (1434 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 279 g/km |