The British carmaker has teamed up with CRS Racing, an UK-based racing team, to supply and support a limited number of GT3 racing incarnations of the McLaren MP4-12C for European-based private racers.
As part of the 12C race car’s development program, McLaren and CRS Racing will take part in a limited number of European GT races next year.
The carmaker plans to build a limited run of 12Cs for the 2012 European FIA GT3 series, but these might be expanded in the future. CRS Racing will build, sell and support the 12C GT3 in collaboration with McLaren.
“Racing is in our blood – it was natural to develop a GT3 car alongside the 12C road car. We have a legendary history in global motorsport, including GT racing, and we aim to maintain that reputation with this GT3 programme, and any future sports car projects that may evolve,” said Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal.
“One of the most important aspects of this programme will be customer service and for that reason we will be building a limited number of cars at a competitive price. The result will be an incredible GT car with manageable running costs and good residual value that will provide its owner with an unrivalled experience,” said Andrew Kirkaldy, Team Principal, CRS Racing.
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