650S GT3

The McLaren 650S GT3, introduced for 2015 racing season, represents customer GT3 racing variant of 650S road car featuring detuned 3.8-liter M838T twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing approximately 493-500 horsepower complying with FIA Balance of Performance regulations, representing unique turbocharged competitor in GT3 category dominated by naturally aspirated engines. Carbon MonoCell chassis carried from road car provides exceptional rigidity while upgraded six-speed Ricardo sequential gearbox replaces road car seven-speed for weight savings and race-specific gearing. Track width increases 52mm with revised suspension geometry and upgraded components optimizing circuit performance. All-new lightweight carbon fiber bodywork includes aggressive front splitter, larger air intakes, fixed carbon fiber rear wing, and reprofiled cooling intakes managing airflow and downforce.

Approximately 15 units sold to customer racing teams at 51,500 excluding taxes establishing McLaren presence in global GT3 championships. Braking system features six-piston monoblock calipers with 15-inch ventilated front rotors and four-piston calipers with 14-inch rear discs. Steering wheel adapted from McLaren-Mercedes MP4-24 Formula 1 car features extensive button, switch, and knob array for race systems control. The combination of twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 as sole turbo GT3 competitor providing unique torque characteristics, carbon MonoCell chassis with Formula 1-derived construction, Ricardo sequential transmission optimized for racing, extensive carbon fiber aerodynamic bodywork, and McLaren racing pedigree supporting customer programs makes 650S GT3 technically sophisticated racing platform demonstrating McLaren commitment to customer motorsport providing competitive GT3 machinery for international championships beyond factory Formula 1 efforts.