Monday, 20 June 2011
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McLaren MP4-12C GT3 just his debut test at the MIRA test track facility and Silverstone Circuit in England. The staggering GT3 racing car developed by McLaren GT – a new company that will bring the know-how of the McLaren Group and CRS Racing. McLaren MP4-12C GT3 shakedown tests have shown that all parts are calibrated and aerodynamic body structures, for the first time. McLaren GT has more extensive testing for the race in March and April with a series of FIA certified circuit in Europe are planned. GT McLaren also announced that a new test driver has been appointed – the 26-year-old Portuguese Alvaro Parente. Andrew Kirkaldy said: “We have to reach a comprehensive list of subjective and objective targets for the development of the MP4-12 GT3 In the first test, the car has excellent results in many areas, including handling, drive train and other aspects of the dynamics.. “The 12C’s carbon fiber chassis and aerodynamic efficiency means that with a lightweight, dynamically tuned sports car started. These characteristics are of fundamental importance for all race cars. The car is about 100 mm wider than the standard-production car and features a new suspension we tested in the McLaren simulator. They are now the new set-up experienced in the 12th century GT3 car, I am satisfied with the progress we make. “The GT-McLaren Formula 1 team works with technology providers and involved a number of senior technical staff in this project have extensive experience in Formula 1 This is a unique advantage in the development of a GT car specification. |
