맥라렌 750S는 720S를 잇는 후속 모델로서 카본 파이버 중심의 경량화, 강력한 출력, 에어로다이내믹 등 핵심 기술력을 집약한 맥라렌 양산 모델 중 단연 최고의 강력한 퍼포먼스를 자랑한다. 맥라렌은 운전자의 주행 경험을 극한의 한계치까지 끌어올리는 성능을 선사하기 위해, 이전 모델을 정교하게 분석한 결과 약 30%가량의 부품을 교체하며 750S를 더욱 가볍고 빠르며 강력하게 설계했다.
맥라렌 역사상 강력한 주행성능
750S는 맥라렌 역사상 강력한 주행성능을 지녔다는 수식어에 걸맞게 4.0리터 V8 트윈 터보 엔진, 7단 변속기를 탑재해 최대 출력 750마력에 최대토크 800Nm(유럽 기준), 톤당 587마력이라는 놀라운 무게 대비 출력비를 자랑한다. 이 수치는 맥라렌의 레전드로 회자되는 맥라렌 P1의 엔진출력(737마력)을 능가하는 것이다.
강력한 주행성능은 숫자로 확인할 수 있다. 쿠페와 스파이더 모두 정지 상태에서 100km/h 도달시간은 단 2.8초이며, 200km/h까지 7.2초(750S 스파이더 7.3초) 면 충분하다. 최고 속도는 모두 332km/h에 달한다.
경량화에 독보적인 기술을 보유한 맥라렌의 테크놀로지는 750S에서 더욱 빛을 발한다. 쿠페의 건조 중량은 1,277kg으로 동급 경쟁 모델 대비 193kg이 가볍다. 맥라렌 역사상 가장 가벼웠던 720S(건조중량 1,283kg)보다도 가볍다.
경량화를 가능케 한 핵심요소는 바로 750S 곳곳에 적용된 카본 파이버이다. 시트를 받히는 셸에 고강도의 카본 파이버를 사용했는데, 720S의 것보다 무려 17.5kg이 가볍다. 이번에 새롭게 적용된 10-스포크 초경량 단조 휠은 그동안의 휠 중에서 가장 가볍고 여기에서도 13.8kg을 줄였다. 스파이더도 쿠페와 49kg밖에 차이가 나지 않는 1,326kg이다.
스파이더는 쿠페에 적용된 모노케이지II를 스파이더 모델에 최적화한 모노케이지 II-S 구조이다. 카본을 하드톱 프레임과 패널에까지 사용해 추가 보강작업을 없앴고, 롤 오버 프로텍션 시스템과 후방의 상부구조도 동일한 소재를 사용함으로써, 전체 차량의 무게를 감량했다. 그 결과, 최대 시속 50km 이내 속도에서 11초 만에 지붕을 여닫을 수 있다.
720S와 비교해 750S의 리어 윙의 표면적은 20% 더 넓어져 공기역학의 효율성이 향상되었고, 다운포스가 증가해 안정적 제동이 가능하다. 탄소섬유로 설계된 리어 윙은 이전보다 1.6kg 더 가벼워 단 0.5% 초 내에 완전히 펼쳐진다.
확 트인 시야를 확보한 인테리어는 일상의 주행에서도 운전의 희열을 보장하는 맥라렌의 철학을 재정의한다. 모노케이지 II 구조로 설계된 쿠페는 투명한 유리로 덮인 C 필러와 B 필러를 후방에 배치한 설계 덕에 동급 경쟁 모델 중 비교 대상이 없을 정도로 넓은 시야와 뛰어난 공간감을 확보했다.
750S는 운전자 중심의 디자인 설계에도 공을 들였다. 운전자가 스티어링 칼럼에서 손을 떼지 않고 전방만 보고 운전 집중할 수 있도록 운전석 디스플레이는 스티어링 칼럼에 탑재했고, 파워트레인과 핸들링 모드 등을 제어할 수 있는 컨트롤 버튼은 비너클 양쪽에 배치했다. 특히 750S에서는 운전자의 편의성을 돕는 맥라렌 컨트롤 런처(McLaren Control Launcher, MCL)를 처음 선보인다. 자주 사용하는 파워트레인, 주행 모드 등을 저장해두면 시동을 켜자마자 운전자 취향에 최적화된 주행을 곧바로 시작할 수 있다.
또한 스마트폰 미러링, 센터 인포테인먼트 스크린이 지원하는 앱 사용이 가능한 애플 카 플레이(Apple CarPlay)를 탑재했고, 신형 배기 시스템은 맥라렌 P1에서 영감을 받은 선명하고 웅장한 사운드를 선사하며 드라이빙의 즐거움을 한 단계 업그레이드한다.
맥라렌 오토모티브 CEO 마이클 라이터스(Michael Leiters)는 “맥라렌 750S를 통해 운전자와 차량의 상호 교감을 넘어 정서적으로 일체화하는 새로운 주행 경험을 느껴 보시기 바란다”라고 말했다.
McLaren 620R은 이제 McLaren Special Operations (MSO) 맞춤형 사업부에서 독점 'R 팩'과 함께 주문할 수 있습니다. 유럽, 중동 및 아프리카 고객이 사용할 수있는이 옵션 패키지에는 역대 가장 트랙 중심적이고 강력한 스포츠 시리즈 모델의 몰입 형 주행 경험을 더욱 강화하는 몇 가지 디자인 및 엔지니어링 업그레이드가 포함되어 있습니다.
R 팩에는 Gloss Finish Visual Carbon Fiber Roof Scoop이 포함되어 있습니다. Gloss Nano Black 피니셔가 포함 된 티타늄 SuperSports 배기; Gloss Finish 비주얼 카본 파이버 프론트 펜더 루브르와 카본 파이버 인테리어 팩.
눈에 띄는 Gloss Finish 비주얼 카본 파이버 루프 스쿱은 전설적인 McLaren F1 Longtail에서 영감을 얻었으며 능동적 인 공기 유도 사운드로 운전 경험을 활성화하는 완전한 기능의 공기 흡입 시스템으로 작동합니다. Roof Scoop은 또한 McLaren Track Telemetry (MTT) 시스템과 함께 작동하여 가장 열정적 인 소유자의 장대 한 트랙 세션을 기록하는 카메라를 특징으로 할 수 있습니다.
운전자 참여를 더욱 향상시키는 MSO Defined Titanium SuperSports Exhaust는 다른 스포츠 시리즈 배기 옵션보다 최대 5 데시벨 더 크고 더 선명하고 독특한 배기음을 제공합니다.
MSO Defined Gloss Finish Visual Carbon Fiber Front Fender Louvres는 620R 전면에서 눈에 띄는 시각적 향상을 제공하는 반면 Carbon Fiber Interior Pack은 목적이 있고 트랙에서 영감을 얻은 차량 내부를 보완합니다. MSO R Pack의 매력을 더욱 높이는 것은 영국 가격이 £ 25,000이며, 이는 개별 구매시 옵션 비용보다 훨씬 저렴합니다.
McLaren 620R은 완전 도로 법적 패키지로 진정한 모터 스포츠 자격 증명을 제공하는 동급 최초의 자동차입니다. 리미티드 에디션 쿠페는 McLaren 570S GT4의 경쟁 사양을 진화시켜로드 카에서 순수한 모터 스포츠 경험을 제공하고 레이스 규정이 적용되는 제한없이 레이스에서 도로로의 원활한 전환을 제공합니다.
McLaren 570S GT4 자동차에 사용되는 M838TE 3.8 리터 트윈 터보 V8 엔진이 620PS (610 bhp)를 달성하고 620Nm (457lb ft)의 토크를 개발하여 620R을 가장 강력한 스포츠 시리즈로 만듭니다. 2.9 초만에 0-100km / h (62mph), 8.1 초만에 0-200km / h (124mph)의 가속을 제공합니다.
공기 역학, 하드웨어 및 섀시 구성 요소도 570S GT4와 공유되어 모든 스포츠 시리즈 모델 중 가장 빠른 랩 타임과 경주 용 자동차 성능을 제공합니다. McLaren 620R의 공기 역학적 차체는 250km / h에서 총 185kg의 다운 포스를 발생시키고 쿠페에는 카본 세라믹 브레이크, 중앙 잠금 휠 및 코너 당 32 번의 클릭 조절이 가능한 양방향 수동 조정 GT4 댐퍼가 함께 제공됩니다. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R 타이어가 표준이며 트랙 용으로 만 사용 가능한 Pirelli 매끄러운 타이어도 있습니다.
맥라렌이 새롭게 추가한 GT 시리즈입니다. 롱테일 모델의 유전자를 베이스로 데일리카의 유용성과 스포츠카의 고성능을 결합했다고 합니다.
스포츠, 슈퍼, 얼티밋 시리즈에 이어 GT가 어떤 활약을 보여줄 지 기대되네요. 엔진은 V8 4.0 트윈 터보 612마력이고 변속기는 7단 듀얼입니다.
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McLaren Automotive revealed its unique interpretation of a modern Grand Tourer: the new McLaren GT. Sleek, elegant and muscular, the superlight new GT challenges the conventions of the Grand Tourer category with a compelling blend of beautiful design, high-quality innovative materials, true supercar performance and McLaren driving dynamics and engagement.
"The new McLaren GT combines competition levels of performance with continent-crossing capability, wrapped in a beautiful body and true to McLaren's ethos of designing superlight cars with a clear weight advantage over rivals. Designed for distance, it provides the comfort and space expected of a Grand Tourer, but with a level of agility never experienced before in this segment. In short, this is a car that redefines the notion of a Grand Tourer in a way that only a McLaren could." Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive
Positioned alongside the established Sports, Super and Ultimate Series families, this is a new McLaren for a new audience and provides an alternative to existing products in an expanding market segment. In re-imagining the spirit of traditional Grand Touring - long-distance driving in comfort, at higher speeds and with room for luggage - McLaren has also redefined the modern GT ownership experience with a car that is lighter, faster and more engaging than existing products in the segment, with greater space, comfort and usability.
Like all McLarens, the new GT has a carbon fibre structure that possesses exceptional strength and rigidity while enabling unparalleled driving dynamics and lightest-in-class kerbweight. At 1,530kg (DIN), the McLaren GT is more than 130kg lighter than its closest core competitor and literally hundreds of kilogrammes less than other cars in the segment. With 620PS from its 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the power-to-weight ratio of the superlight new McLaren GT is a remarkable 405PS-per-tonne.
The bespoke MonoCell II-T monocoque - the T denoting 'Touring' - incorporates a carbon fibre rear upper structure that adds minimal weight but allows the creation of a 420-litre luggage area below the front-hinged, full-length glazed tailgate. The tailgate has a soft-close function as standard and can be optioned as electrically powered.
The low height of the engine and positioning of the exhaust system has allowed the volume, shape and usability of the luggage bay to be optimised. A golf bag or two pairs of 185cm skis and boots as well as luggage can be carried with ease, while a further 150 litres of storage at the front means the new McLaren GT can accommodate a total of 570 litres.
The strength of the carbon fibre core structure means that glazed C-pillars and rear-quarter windows can be incorporated into the design, enhancing rearward vision and bringing still more light into an inherently spacious and uncluttered cabin. Dihedral doors swing upwards to expose a wide opening and low sill.
The interior is a cosseting space designed to delight on longer journeys, but with all the essentials for focused, high performance driving; the seating position, location of controls and forward visibility are as important here as they are in any McLaren. The streamlined, electrically adjusted and heated seats, which are unique to the McLaren GT, have been engineered to meet the requirements of Grand Touring, being optimised for long-distance comfort, with the perfect amount of padding and shoulder and back support in combination with superb lateral control.
Technology and modern craftsmanship share equal prominence in the new McLaren GT, with the finest high-quality materials complemented by features such as the most sophisticated McLaren infotainment system to date; hidden-until-lit ambient lighting and the option of an electrochromic glazed panel in lieu of the standard carbon fibre composite gloss black roof, darkening or lightening at the touch of a button. Machined and knurled aluminium switches and controls - including the steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles - contrast with gloss black surrounds for the infotainment screen, window switches, gear-selection console and air vent housings. A 12-speaker, Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system featuring carbon fibre sub-bass woofers and Kevlar mid-range drive units, is available.
The Nappa leather trim that features as standard can be upgraded to softgrain luxury leather or Alcantara®, depending on which vehicle specification is chosen. Cashmere will become available as an additional choice towards the end of 2019 - the first time that this exclusive material has been used in a production vehicle. SuperFabric® trim for the rear luggage bay is another option, the innovative woven fabric that is infused with a layer of tiny armoured guard plates, providing increased resistance to stains, cuts, nicks and abrasions, as well as being breathable, easy to clean and quick to dry.
The infotainment system developed for the new McLaren GT is the company's most sophisticated to date. Among the fastest-operating in any car, it also features industry-standard HERE® navigation mapping and real-time traffic information. The driver interface operates in a similar way to a smartphone and the seven-inch central touchscreen is used to select from vehicle functions such as satellite navigation, Bluetooth telephony, media streaming and voice activation. DAB digital radio (or Sirius satellite radio in North America) is standard. Heating and ventilation controls are also incorporated into the touchscreen, ensuring ease of use and reducing the overall number of switches and controls. Dual-zone climate control and air conditioning are standard, with the system allowing fully automatic and independent settings for both the driver and passenger.
Ahead of the driver and providing key vehicle information is a 12.3" TFT screen. The instrument graphics are like those seen on aircraft, the aeronautical influences delivering clear, crisp displays that are easy to read. In addition to vehicle speed, gear selection and engine revs, the instrument cluster can also display turn-by-turn navigation, phone calls, chosen audio output and tyre temperatures and pressures. When a reversing camera has been specified, the image behind the vehicle is displayed when reverse gear is selected, which keeps the driver's eyeline as high as possible.
As befits a Grand Tourer, ambient refinement was a priority for the new McLaren GT from the outset. Unique engine mounts that are half the stiffness of those in the track-focused McLaren 600LT help to minimise structure-borne noise, while low-frequency sounds emitting from the carbon fibre structure are reduced rather than amplified into the cabin in the way that they are in the McLaren Senna; in Comfort mode, the new McLaren GT is the most refined McLaren ever.
Creating a new type of McLaren - and the first true Grand Tourer from the brand - saw the McLaren design team embracing the visual history of Grand Touring cars while remaining true to the philosophies that underpin all McLaren design. The long, elegant exterior lines that are widely recognised as Grand Tourer design cues are executed in the new McLaren GT according to the aerodynamic principles that define every McLaren. The muscular rear fenders - another design trait commonplace in Grand Touring history - are an example of the form of every McLaren being true to its function, incorporating here the air intakes for the high-temperature radiators that cool the engine.
At almost 4.7m, the new McLaren is longer than any of the cars in the McLaren Sports or Super Series. The front and rear overhangs extend further than is traditional for McLaren, but the 10-degree approach angle at the front (13-degree with vehicle lift engaged) means the new McLaren GT can cope with the most aggressive traffic calming measures. In combination with underbody clearance of 110mm (130mm with vehicle lift) this ensures the car is eminently usable in all urban situations; not only is it competitive with all rivals, but in 'lift' mode it is the equal of mainstream sedans.
"The new McLaren GT combines McLaren's design philosophies with classic Grand Tourer visual cues. Bold, elegant volumes flow seamlessly from nose to tail, encapsulating the beautifully crafted cabin. The sophisticated, sculpted body expresses both the power of the car and its ability to cosset occupants during long-distance driving. The teardrop shape of the cabin, which stretches back to encompass the rear luggage area, follows the aerodynamic principles inherent in all McLarens, while the muscular rear fenders that form the side intakes for the high-temperature radiators are an example of how we merge both beauty and functionality to create breath-taking authentic designs. The new McLaren GT clearly stands out both as a new type of McLaren and a cutting-edge interpretation of a Grand Tourer for a new era." Rob Melville, Design Director, McLaren Automotive
The width and stance of the new McLaren GT are emphasised at the front by the signature 'hammerhead line' that runs horizontally across the nose and draws the eye out to the sides of the vehicle. At the rear, an integrated fixed rear wing, large diffuser and substantial exhaust tailpipes are reminders that this is a Grand Tourer with supercar performance.
The source of that performance is a new, 620PS 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine, designated M840TE. Further expanding the family of McLaren V8 engines, it is bespoke to the new McLaren GT and has the immense power and torque and superior exhaust sound quality that are the hallmarks of a true Grand Tourer. Torque of 630Nm is produced between 5,500rpm and 6,500rpm, with more than 95% of this available from 3,000rpm to 7,250rpm. The new engine is mated to a 7-speed SSG transmission to deliver linear, seamless and relentless acceleration.
The performance statistics speak for themselves: with a launch control function optimising acceleration from a standing start, 0-100km/h (0-62mph) is achieved in 3.2 seconds (0-60mph in 3.1 seconds), 0-200km/h (0-124mph) is dispatched in 9.0 seconds. The maximum speed of the McLaren GT is 326km/h (203mph).
Another defining element of the new McLaren GT - and arguably what will cement its position as the new segment leader - is its dynamic prowess. The suspension, steering and brakes are all bespoke to the car and honed and optimised to provide an outstanding Grand Touring driving experience, with inherent balance, responsiveness and precision yet better ride comfort than any other McLaren.
The suspension is a lightweight aluminium, double wishbone design, paired in the new McLaren GT with hydraulic dampers to deliver Proactive Damping Control. Governed by the most sophisticated iteration yet of the pioneering Optimal Control Theory software algorithm developed for the 720S, the suspension uses inputs from sensors to 'read' the road, interpreting what will likely happen next and reacting predictively in just two milliseconds. Overall, body movement is tailored for occupant comfort and vertical load and contact patch variation are optimised to enhance grip levels, but each of the three active dynamics handling modes - Comfort, Sport and Track - has its own distinct set of parameters to reflect the selected preference, for example, a particularly compliant ride in Comfort mode.
Driving precision and enjoyment is further enhanced in new McLaren GT by hydraulic steering, which uses a single software 'map' across Comfort, Sport and Track modes to deliver optimal feel and response. Reflecting the requirements of the new McLaren GT, it also provides increased assistance at low speeds to aid urban driving and parking, without loss of rewarding feedback at higher speeds.
Just as the steering response more than meets expectations across the wide range of Grand Touring driving styles, so too do the tyres and brakes. McLaren and its technical partner, Pirelli, have developed a bespoke P ZERO™ tyre for the new McLaren GT that meets the demands of high-performance driving and comfort and refinement in equal measure. The 21-inch alloy rear wheels, which are the largest ever fitted to a McLaren, are paired with 20-inch at the front and available in 7- or 15-spoke designs.
The high-performance braking system has also been designed to deliver across the full range of requirements, from precise pedal feel and hard deceleration when driving at higher speeds to usability and comfort at lower speeds or when holding the vehicle in traffic, where less pedal effort is preferable.
"The new McLaren GT delivers the dynamic performance and driving exhilaration expected of a McLaren but is also an exceptionally refined vehicle. We're particularly proud of the Proactive Damping Control suspension, which utilises the next generation of our pioneering Optimal Control Theory to deliver levels of ride comfort that better all previous McLarens. Overall, the breadth of ability demonstrated by the new McLaren GT - especially its everyday usability - is truly remarkable." Darren Goddard, McLaren GT Vehicle Line Director, McLaren Automotive
The new McLaren GT is available to order now from McLaren retailers worldwide, with customer deliveries commencing towards the end of 2019. UK pricing starts at £163,000 including taxes.
맥라렌 오토모티브의 트랙 25 비즈니스 플랜에 따른 두 번째 신모델 720S 스파이더가 등장했다.
맥라렌 오토모티브의 CEO Mike Flewitt은 “새롭게 선보이는 맥라렌 720S 스파이더는 강력한 퍼포먼스와, 맞춤화된 럭셔리, 드라이버와의 탁월한 교감 능력, 그리고 일상생활에서의 유용함에 더불어 오픈 에어링의 짜릿함이 가미된 모델이다”라며 720S 스파이더에 대해 설명했다. 또한 그는 “720S 쿠페보다 단 49kg만의 무게 증가로 쿠페의 성능을 유지한 가장 완성도 높은 컨버터블 슈퍼카이다”라며 자부심을 드러냈다.
맥라렌 스파이더는 세계 유명 디자인 어워드인 레드닷 디자인 어워드에서 베스트 오브 더 베스트 상을 수상하며, 그 디자인과 퍼포먼스를 인정받은 바 있는720S 쿠페의 유려한 곡선 라인을 기반으로 개발됐다. 720S의 이 특징적 디자인은 다운포스는 최대화하고, 드래그는 최소화하며, 파워트레인의 냉각 성능을 향상시키는 등 에어로다이내믹 성능을 최적화하기 위한 목적으로 개발된 디자인이다. 또한, 새롭게 장착된 하드 톱 루프와 플라잉 버트리스(flying buttresses) 역시 본래의 디자인의 흐름에 일절 방해 없이 완벽하게 통합되어 720S의 유려한 아름다움을 유지한다.
경량과 강성을 위한 카본 파이버 섀시
모든 맥라렌 모델과 마찬가지로 720S 스파이더 역시, 카본 파이버를 중심으로 탄생했다. 초경량 무게와 뛰어난 강성을 자랑하는 카본 파이버 구조의 맥라렌 모노케이지는 맥라렌의 탁월한 운동 성능의 중심에 있는 것으로 유명하다.
맥라렌은 새로운 스파이더 모델을 위해 기존의 쿠페 섀시인 모노케이지II를 더욱 개발한 모노케이지 II-S 섀시를 개발했다. 캐빈 위로 전면부터 후면까지 이어진 중앙의 척추 부분이 삭제된 것과 상단부의 가장 뒷부분이 접이식 하드톱 루프를 위해 새롭게 개발된 것이 가장 주요한 구조적 특징이다.
또한, 맥라렌은 더욱 향상된 롤-오버 프로텍션(Rollover Protection)을 제공하기 위해 고정식 카본 파이버 구조 지지대를 모노케이지 II-S의 후방 구조와 일체화했다. 강철 소재였던 650S 스파이더 대비 카본 파이버 소재로의 전환을 통해 6.8kg더 가볍게 더욱 향상된 보호 효과를 이룩했다.
차량의 경량화는 맥라렌이 중요시하는 차량의 운동 성능과, 퍼포먼스, 그리고 효율성을 좌우하는 아주 중요한 부분이다. 카본 파이버 구조 덕에 720S 스파이더는 쿠페 대비 단 49kg 정도만의 무게가 증가됐다. 건조 중량 1,332kg로 클래스 중 가장 가벼운 중량을 자랑하는 720S스파이더는 가장 근접한 무게를 자랑하는 경쟁 모델, 1,420kg보다 88kg이나 가볍다.
후방 가시성의 향상으로 더욱 드라마틱 해진 시야
마치 캐노피와 같은 디자인의 720S 쿠페는 360도 시야각 제공, 캐빈으로 유입되는 빛 등 시야에 대한 새로운 기준을 세운 차이기도 하다. 맥라렌의 독보적인 시야에 대한 철학은 2세대 슈퍼 시리즈 디자인 및 개발의 중심이다. 스파이더 모델에는 투명 플라잉 버트리스(flying buttresses)가 장착, 후방 시야를 확대하였으며 차량의 존재감을 더욱 극대화한다. 버트리스의 디자인과 유리 소재의 활용으로 시야가 약12% 향상됐다. 이뿐만 아니라 버트리스 구조는 공기 흐름을 원활하게 한다.
쿠페와 동등한 맹렬한 가속 성능
720S 스파이더 역시 쿠페 모델과 동일하게 4리터 V8 트윈터보 엔진이 장착되어 있다. 탁월한 핸들링과 순수한 응답을 위해 미드십 레이아웃을 자랑하며, 720PS와 770Nm의 토크와 경량의 무게에 힘입어 톤당 540PS라는 놀라운 무게 대비 출력비를 자랑한다.
스파이더 모델은 단 2.9초 만에 정지 상태에서 100km/h 속도에 도달하며, 200km/h까지는 7.9초로 쿠페 모델과는 단 0.1초 차이밖에 나지 않는다. 최고 속도 또한 쿠페와 동일하게 강력하다. 스파이더는 루프가 닫혀있을 때 341km/h의 최고 속도를 자랑한다. 루프가 열렸을 때의 최고 속도는325km/h이다. 쿠페 모델과의 약간의 성능 차이는 49kg의 무게가 추가된 것에서 비롯됐다.
역대 슈퍼카 중 가장 빠른 접이식 하드톱 루프
720S 스파이더에 적용된 접이식 하트톱 루프는 완전히 새로운 디자인이다. 카본 파이버 패널이 기본인 이 루프는 일체형을 자랑한다. 루프의 추가에도 불구하고 스파이더는 쿠페의 유려한 실루엣과 에어로다이내믹 성능을 동일하게 유지하며, 루프가 닫히면 완전한 카본 파이버 구조를 이루게 된다. 루프는 전자식으로 작동하며, 11초라는 클래스에서 가장 빠른 개폐 시간을 자랑한다. 이는 전 세대 슈퍼 시리즈인 650S 스파이더보다 6초 더 빠른 숫자이다. 전자 모터와 카본 파이버 하드톱 루프의 강성 및 경량의 결합으로, 기존의 최대 30km/h에서 작동 가능하던 루프가 이제 최대 50km/h의 속도에서 가능해졌다.이러한 사실을 보면, 맥라렌이 루프 시스템에 대해 세 개의 국제 특허를 등록한 것은 놀라운 일이 아니다.
일렉트로크로믹 시스템의 루프 패널
720S 스파이더를 통해 루프가 닫힌 상태에서도 자연에서 오는 채광과 오픈 에어 특징을 즐길 수 있다. 바로, 옵션으로 선택 가능한 일렉트로크로믹 시스템이 장착된 루프 패널을 선택하는 것이다. 이 옵션을 선택 시, 버튼 하나로 투명과 틴트 모드를 선택할 수 있다. 틴트 선택 시, 차량 내부가 열을 받는 것을 최소화할 수 있으며, 메모리 기능이 있어 재시동 시에도 이전 세팅을 유지한다.
루프에 맞춰 각도를 조절하는 리어 스포일러
720S의 리어 스포일러는 드래그를 줄이거나 다운포스를 증가하기 위해 자동으로 작동한다. 고속 주행 시에는 에어 브레이크로 작동하기도 하며, 차량의 퍼포먼스와 안정성을 높이는데 아주 주요한 역할을 한다. 리어 스포일러는 쿠페와 스파이더에서 모두 동일하게 작동되지만, 바디 스타일에 따라 최적의 퍼포먼스 구현을 위해 포지션 알고리즘이 조금 다르다는 게 맥라렌의 설명이다. 스파이더 모델은 추가적으로 루프의 개폐 여부를 인식하여 리어 스포일러의 각도를 조정한다.
맥라렌720S는 통해 획기적인 디자인과, 최첨단 기술력, 강력한 퍼포먼스를 선사하면서도 일상생활에서의 유용성을 제공하는 폭넓은 기능과 세련미로 꾸준히 판매되고 있는 모델이다. 새로운 720S 스파이더는 내년 상반기 국내에 공식 출시 예정이며, 가격은 4억대이다.
P1 이후 등장하는 맥라린 얼티미트 시리즈이고 20세기 최고의 슈퍼카로 꼽히던 F1의 진정한 후계자라고 볼 수 있네요.
특히, 좌석 배치가 그러한데, 운전석을 가운데 두고 승객석을 2개 더 마련한 것이 특징입니다.
공기역학적인면을 고려해 디어 트롭 형태의 콕핏 디자인을 만들었고 길이 5.2미터의 카본 보디로 맥라렌 역사상 가장 저항이 적습니다. 덕분에 최고속은 403km/h에 달하네요. 이 또한 맥라렌이 만든 로드카 중 최고입니다.
V8 트윈 터보 가솔린 엔진과 모터를 결합해 시스템 출력 1050마력을 발휘하며 0-300km/h를 단 12.8초에 끝냅니다.
McLaren Automotive today reveals the stunning, streamlined form and sensational specification of the McLaren Speedtail. The next chapter in McLaren’s Ultimate Series, the Speedtail is the first ‘Hyper-GT’ from the pioneering British company recognised for producing luxury sportscars and supercars that deliver extraordinary driving experiences. The Speedtail can achieve the highest maximum speed of any McLaren to date, reaching 403 km/h (250mph), yet will also deliver an unprecedented blend of contemporary craftsmanship, materials innovation and bespoke personalisation. Just 106* will be created and all are already reserved, at a price of from £1.75million plus taxes.
“McLaren has never built a vehicle like the Speedtail before. As our first ‘Hyper-GT’, the Speedtail is the ultimate McLaren road car; a fusion of art and science that combines an astonishing maximum speed with an iconic central-driving position and a truly pioneering approach to bespoke personalisation. A ground-breaking hybrid powertrain sits within a lightweight carbon fibre body reminiscent of sleek ‘streamliners’ that once set world speed records, while the luxurious three-seat cockpit offers a sublime combination of an incredible driving experience, unmatched individualism and innovative materials never seen before in a road-going vehicle.” Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive.
As the most powerful and most aerodynamically drag efficient McLaren, the Speedtail can exceed the 243mph record peak speed of the legendary McLaren F1, a feat made possible by intense collaboration between McLaren’s design and engineering teams to deliver a peerless blend of aerodynamic, powertrain and dynamic excellence. It is also significant that this is the first of 18 new cars or derivatives that McLaren will introduce as part of its Track25 business plan.
The teardrop-shaped cockpit and aerodynamically optimised body are the foundation for the exceptional aerodynamic drag efficiency, with innovative features such as carbon fibre front-wheel static aero covers, retractable digital rear-view cameras (in lieu of mirrors) and patented active rear ailerons furthering contributing to the ultra-low drag achieved.
The Speedtail model is built around a bespoke McLaren Monocage carbon fibre structure and benefits from lightweight engineering throughout, including an all-carbon fibre body, aluminium active suspension and carbon ceramic brakes. The powertrain is a pioneering petrol-electric hybrid developing a combined 1,050PS to support the extraordinary performance.
A speed of 403km/h (250mph) is achieved in a unique Velocity mode, which has been developed specifically for the Speedtail. Velocity mode optimises the hybrid powertrain for high-speed running, while also tailoring the angle of the active rear ailerons. Additionally, the digital rear-view cameras can be retracted to further improve drag. Furthermore, the Velocity Active Chassis Control can lower the Speedtail by 35mm, leaving the highest point of the vehicle just 1,120mm from the road surface.
The hybrid powertrain enables a relentless increase in vehicle speed regardless of engine rpm and the low weight of the Speedtail – only 1,430kg dry – hastens this ability. The straight-line acceleration of the Speedtail sets a new benchmark for a McLaren, with 0-300km/h (0-186mph) achieved in just 12.8 seconds; McLaren Automotive’s previous Ultimate Series hybrid, the McLaren P1™, could reach this speed in 16.5 seconds. A bespoke P-ZERO™ tyre designed for the Speedtail’s extreme speed has been developed with McLaren technology partner, Pirelli.
Being at the wheel of a Speedtail promises to be a truly sensational experience and unlike that enjoyed in any other car. The driver is positioned centrally in the luxurious cockpit, with seating for two additional passengers set slightly rearwards. There is luggage space within both the nose and tail of the vehicle and a bespoke luggage set is available to every owner, the carbon fibre, leather and metalwork on the cases being matched to the interior specification of their Speedtail.
Speedtail depositors were invited to view a design model of the car at a recent private preview event held in London. Resplendent in Speedtail Silver, a Nano-metallic, ‘molten-effect’ paint developed by McLaren specifically for this car, the model displays both aniline leather – a leather dyed with soluble dyes to retain the hide’s natural surface – and a new lightweight leather. The cockpit provides enticing glimpses of the astonishing level of personalisation opportunities available; with each Speedtail being tailored to the owner’s individual tastes by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the division of McLaren Automotive responsible for bespoke customer commissions, it is virtually certain that no two examples will be identical.
Streamlined simplicity is the key to true elegance
“As an Ultimate Series model, atthe pinnacle of the McLaren range, the Speedtail pushes the limits of what is possible technically. Just as theMcLaren Senna is the embodiment of extreme aerodynamic technologies and weight saving, so too is the Speedtail – but for this McLaren, the purpose was to achieve a new level of design sophistication and weight reduction in the pursuit of low aerodynamic drag, breath-taking acceleration and extreme velocity.” Andy Palmer, Vehicle Line Director, Ultimate Series, McLaren Automotive
The essence of the McLaren Speedtail is modern design and craftsmanship in the truest sense, the breathtakingly sophisticated shape having been brought to life using the very latest digital development technologies. By radically rethinking every aspect of the exterior design and drastically reducing weight, aerodynamic drag efficiency was maximised, acceleration improved and top speed increased.
Elegance has been created through reduction: every body panel is carbon fibre and has been sculpted to reduce drag; retractable digital rear-view cameras replace traditional door mirrors to further aid aerodynamic performance; carbon fibre front-wheel static aero covers reduce air turbulence around the wheelarches; and the seamless silhouette is enhanced by a reduction in the number of shutlines – including a one-piece rear clamshell – which disrupt neither the visual continuity of the body or the flow of air over it. The patented active rear ailerons ensure the continuity of the design remains uncompromised, with drag kept to a minimum.
Every element and every aspect of the McLaren Speedtail has been considered in the mission to reduce drag and maximise top speed. The McLaren Speedtail is narrower than a McLaren P1™, but more than half a metre longer, measuring 5,137mm (almost 17 feet) from nose to tail. The purity of form is remarkable: viewed from above, the McLaren Speedtail is essentially a teardrop – the fastest shape in nature – and this sculpted form creates the smoothest initial contact with the air at the front splitter, while the dramatically elongated tail bleeds off the flow to reduce turbulence. And not only is the overall shape a teardrop, but so too is the cockpit glasshouse set within the body, once again benefitting aerodynamic drag efficiency
The vertical ducts beneath the full LED headlights, for instance, are particularly slender, their form meticulously tapered to minimise drag while still feeding sufficient cooling air into the LTRs (Low-Temperature Radiators). Airflow that doesn’t enter the LTR ducts is directed over the bonnet of the Speedtail and enters two discreet upper front clam intakes. From here, it is ducted through the body and around the wheelarch before exiting out of the lower door vents. This engineering detail reduces the volume of air traveling around the side of the vehicle, which is prone to separation from the body and resulting turbulence.
The residual airflow over the nose of the car is directed onto and over the windscreen by a cowling at the trailing edge of the bonnet. Engineered to completely encompass both the single-arm wiper and its operating mechanism, the cowling maintains a smooth flow transition across the front of the Speedtail and then over the roof towards the powertrain’s ‘snorkel’ intake. This inlet, which provides the air intake for the internal combustion engine element of the petrol-electric powertrain, is set flush within the roof to reduce drag and cannot be seen when the McLaren Speedtail is viewed in profile.
The required flow of air to the powertrain is maintained with two intakes that slope downwards, starting just behind the glass canopy. The intakes – which are split by the central high-mounted stop light – curve down into the engine cover before disappearing from view; a shorter, more aggressive intake would cause the air to separate from the surface and pass over the intake.
One of the innovations immediately obvious on the McLaren Speedtail is the introduction of lightweight, carbon fibre front-wheel static aero covers. Incorporated into the 20-inch, 10-spoke forged alloy front wheel design to minimise aerodynamic drag, they remain fixed in position as the wheels rotate, the flat surface smoothing airflow around what would otherwise be a turbulent aerodynamic area. Typically, the revolution of a wheel drives air away from the vehicle, but the carbon fibre front-wheel static aero covers keep the air ‘attached’ to the car and guide it onwards to the door blades on the leading edge of the dihedral doors.
The static wheel covers work in conjunction with multiple ducts and air paths to reduce turbulent air within the wheelarches. As air passes out of the LTRs, for instance, it is vented into the front wheelarches. From there – together with heat energy generated by the lightweight, carbon ceramic braking system – the air is channeled through the ducts in the fixed front wheel aero cover in a consistent flow pattern. Pressure within the wheelarches is also reduced via the lower door vents, which draw the turbulent air created by the rotating front wheels out of the arches and drive it smoothly along the sides of the McLaren Speedtail. The wheels themselves are finished in an elegant gloss black, with diamond-cut finishing. Brake calipers in Speedtail Silver complement the lustrous body colour.
Door mirrors are notably absent, the McLaren Speedtail instead featuring two discreet, high-definition digital cameras that glide out of the doors when the vehicle ignition is activated. Traditional fixed door mirrors create a surprising amount of air turbulence, but with a significantly smaller profile, the cameras on the Speedtail have only a minimal effect on airflow; furthermore, they provide a much wider field of view of the road behind. The camera feed is displayed on two screens, positioned at either side of the instrument panel in front of the driver. When Velocity mode is selected, the cameras retract into the doors, reducing drag further still.
Utilising the same aerodynamic principles proven on the McLaren P1™, second-generation McLaren Super Series and McLaren Senna, intakes for the HTRs (High-Temperature Radiators) are mounted on the shoulders of the Speedtail, within the double-skinned dihedral doors. The raised front wings, compact cockpit glasshouse and flush glazing serves to keep the airflow attached to the vehicle, and drive it over the front fenders and into the deep channels within the doors to provide cooling for the 1,050PS hybrid powertrain. Such is the efficiency of this solution that the HTR intakes of the McLaren Speedtail are particularly compact, further minimising drag.
The trailing edge of the Speedtail showcases a particular highlight, namely a pair of active rear ailerons. These dynamic elements are hydraulically actuated and an integral part of the rear clamshell, formed in flexible carbon fibre; the body of the Speedtail can quite literally bend. With a tolerance of only 1mm between the surfaces, this dramatic new technology all but removes any gaps or shutlines between the vehicle and the leading edge of the spoilers, meaning there is no turbulent air, no drag and no loss of speed.
Positioned outboard from the centre of the Speedtail for optimal aerodynamic performance, the twin active ailerons adjust to move the centre of pressure and provide the required level of downforce precisely when it is needed most, for instance under deceleration to provide an airbrake function, while at high speed to increase vehicle stability.
Performing a similar function to that of the lower door vents, the vertical rear blades that are located beyond the trailing edge of the rear fenders draw turbulent air out of the rear wheelarches, away from the 21-inch forged alloy, rear wheels. By reintroducing this ‘dirty’ air into the external environment as smoothly as possible, the base pressure behind the Speedtail is reduced – and so therefore is drag.
The rear diffuser of the McLaren Speedtail works in conjunction with the rear blades to reduce base pressure and drag, achieving this through the fluent merger of the airflow from the top and the underside of the vehicle. The extended length of the diffuser and flat underfloor combine to diffuse the airflow before – in conjunction with the extended rear bodywork of the Speedtail – introducing it gradually back into the freestream rather than separating it from the rear of the vehicle with a hard, abrupt edge. The result is a further improvement to aerodynamic drag efficiency.
Beautifully tailored luxury, of your own creation
“The McLaren Speedtail is a vehicle unlike any other, not simply because of the astonishing visual drama, extreme speed and aerodynamic excellence that distinguish it, but because it sets unprecedented standards in technical luxury and bespoke customisation. The same boundless innovation and creativity that drives McLaren to push the limits of physical performance have challenged us to craft an exquisite interiordefined by pioneering design and the absolute pinnacle of materials quality.” Rob Melville, Design Director, McLaren Automotive
A Speedtail driver’s seat is positioned – literally – at the centre of the cockpit. This creates an unparalleled sense of space and a perfectly balanced view out of the windscreen. The custom-made carbon fibre seat, inspired by the seat of the iconic McLaren F1, offers the support and comfort appropriate for a ‘Hyper-GT’ car. Entry into this very special driving position is aided by a newly created directional leather finish that makes it easy to slide into the seat but then subtly holds the occupant in place while they drive. The central seat is flanked by two passenger seats that are integral to the carbon fibre monocoque.
The windscreen curves upwards to become part of the roof, meeting a glazed porthole above the driver’s head and the glazed upper section of the dramatic dihedral doors. The incredible sense of space continues rearwards with glass rear-quarterlights that stretch back behind the seats to almost level with the rear axle. An extraordinary amount of light streams into the cockpit – unless the occupants choose otherwise, in which case the porthole, glazed upper section of the doors and rear-quarterlights feature electrochromic technology that allows them to independently turn opaque in an instant. Separately, the top of the windscreen is also electrochromic glass, forgoing the need for sun visors.
Ahead of the driver is a state-of-the-art control system, with high-definition displays and touchscreens that sweep across the dashboard and remove almost every button and switch traditionally found in a car. The controls to start the engine, turn on the Active Dynamics Panel and engage Velocity mode – as well as those to open the windows and doors – are in panels above the driver’s head. These controls and the other switches and dials are milled from aluminium, and then hand-brushed and polished.
The beautifully crafted interior fuses contemporary craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovations to push the boundaries of design into a new era. The elegance and material excellence is more akin to high fashion, luxury yachts and bespoke furniture than is normally seen within an automotive environment. The scope for personalisation is extraordinary and every Speedtail will be unique to its owner.
McLaren’s vision for the Speedtail – to create the ultimate in bespoke vehicle design – begins with carbon fibre, a material that McLaren has pioneered for nearly four decades, with every road or race car it has built since 1981 having a strong, stiff and light composite structure at its core. The Speedtail marks a revolutionary advance in the creation and usage of carbon by McLaren, with state-of-the-art technologies combining with traditional Italian textile knowledge to conceive a ‘digital loom’ process that delivers an even lighter composite material formed from an intricate carbon fibre weave.
Pursuing further innovation, McLaren utilised this digital loom technique to develop a unique carbon fibre and titanium weave, christened Titanium Deposition Carbon Fibre. Traditional methods to change the colour of carbon fibre can compromise the material’s structural integrity and visual clarity; for the Speedtail, a micron-thin layer of titanium is fused directly onto the weave and becomes an integral part of the carbon fibre’s construction. The titanium deposition process maintains immense strength and low weight and creates a truly remarkable finish of visual carbon fibre with a chrome-effect shimmer.
The front splitter, diffuser and side skirts are all finished in 1K Titanium Deposition Carbon Fibre. This material has just 1000 fibres per thread, making it lighter than the 3K alternative and allowing the adoption of a Jacquard weaving process to create an intricate, bespoke pattern in the Visual Carbon Fibre elements. The titanium can additionally be anodised in any bespoke colour or used to create interwoven images, symbols or even words within the carbon – for example, the rear of the driver’s seat features the McLaren logo.
Working in collaboration with expert Swiss watchmaker, Richard Mille, McLaren used pioneering horology techniques to develop a world-first in the automotive sector: Thin-Ply Technology Carbon Fibre (TPT). The material is comprised of countless ultra-thin carbon layers just 30 microns in depth, each positioned at a 45° angle. The surface is then delicately milled to expose a stratified, shimmering construction that resembles flowing water. This fusion of cutting-edge technology and design with precision engineering is truly unique, and can be integrated into areas of the Speedtail such as the overhead control panel, gearshift paddles and steering wheel clasp. TPT is also used in the McLaren badge on the front of the Speedtail design model, with both this badge and the Speedtail name formed in 18-carat white gold, the letters being individually pressed, clipped and polished.
The entire interior of the Speedtail has been designed to cosset and embrace the driver and their passengers, with the finest hides enveloping almost every surface. The driver’s seat on the Speedtail design model is trimmed in Dark Glacier and Cool White leathers, the former a full aniline material and the latter a new, semi-aniline lightweight leather, developed by the Bridge of Weir Leather Company. The luxurious thickness and supple finish of the leather – the result of using only the finest hides sourced from the best heritage breeds, combined with generations of hand-finished craftsmanship – is unaffected, but by infusing air beneath the surface during the manufacturing process, material density is reduced and the weight cut by 30 per cent. The result is proof that luxury can go hand-in-hand with lightweighting.
The lightweight leather can be treated to render it resilient enough to line the floor of the Speedtail and finished in the colour or colours of the owner’s choice; in the design model, Dark Glacier and Black have been selected. The leather then extends in a continuous piece to provide covers for the storage compartments beneath the seats, McLaren’s designers drawing on the natural traits of the leather and its inherent rigidity to allow the compartments to open like a piece of luxury luggage.
Specially selected Scandinavian hides are used for the full-aniline leather that trims the dashboard and passenger seats. Unblemished and virtually unchanged from its natural state, this leather is the result of a five-week tanning process using vegetable oils the only addition is the chosen colour – in the case of the passenger seats, Dark Glacier – producing a rare automotive material of truly exceptional quality. The finish of the rich leather is almost impossibly soft to the touch and like the grain of a tree or a human fingerprint, the individual patina of the hide is preserved so that every surface is utterly unique in character.
Speedtail owners can additionally select unique stitch patterns in whichever colour they wish and bespoke decorative forms can be created within the leather through digital quilting or unique debossed or embossed patterns. Inspired by the finest of furniture and fashion design, the trimmed edges of the leather can even be painted, the colour being hand-mixed, hand-painted and then hand-polished to elevate the leather craftsmanship to the highest possible level and deliver an uncompromised aesthetic.
The limited production of the Speedtail has given McLaren the opportunity to push colour and materials design into unchartered territory and owners will experience an unprecedented journey of vehicle personalisation, leading up to the beginning of 2020 when the first deliveries of this rarest of Ultimate Series McLaren will take place.
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Track testing of the first GT race car to be developed by McLaren Automotive’s new customer racing division is well underway and will see the McLaren 720S GT3 test extensively across Europe, the US and Middle East. The new GT3 challenger, which is based on the acclaimed 720S supercar, is being readied for its competition debut in 2019 when it will be eligible for all GT3 grids globally.
The track-based phase of the development programme follows extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and incorporates a punishing test regime that will validate key performance data and long-distance durability.
“It was an incredibly exciting moment for us to see our new 720S GT3 begin the intensive track-based phase of a development programme that we are confident will provide our customers with a first-class GT race car,” commented Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer.
“Enabling our customers to go racing is integral tothebusiness strategyof McLaren Automotive andwearecommitted to supplying teams with exceptional GT cars and theworld-classsupport to get the most out of them.”
As with the road car, at the heart of the 720S GT3 is the light but immensely stiff carbon fibre MonoCage II chassis structure. A race-prepared version of the M840T 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine provides the power. The focus on pure engineering, innovative aerodynamics and efficient design that makes the 720S road car so incredibly impressive provides the ideal starting point for the journey from multi-talented supercar to be the strongest contender yet from McLaren for GT3 racing honours.
The design and development work has been undertaken within a new dedicated GT race facility at McLaren Automotive in Woking, Surrey, where all new GT3 cars will be hand-assembled. The first two development cars have embarked on the extensive, physical test programme, which will initially use tracks on both sides of the Atlantic, followed by an intensive Middle East programme before the end of the year.
Development targets for the 720S GT3 centre not just on speed and stability but also on making the car accessible for drivers of all abilities, as well as a more efficient one for teams to run – both financially and from a serviceability perspective. Optimised fuel efficiency and tyre management have been prioritised, together with improved reliability, durability and serviceability – both in race conditions and between events. Breadth of handling balance and predictable on-limit behaviour for both professional and amateur drivers alike are central to the project, reflecting the make-up of GT3 competitors globally.
Working closely with technical tyre partner Pirelli, the highly experienced team of GT race engineers from McLaren are running parallel durability and performance programmes covering more than 30,000km, with various 24- and 36- hours tests being completed by multiple Race Prototype (RP) cars.
“The McLaren 720S is such a multi-talented road car that we always knew honing its pure racing talents and making a GT3 car out of it would be an entirely natural process - and so it has been. While largely a bespoke machine, the GT3 car is still a McLaren 720S at its core. Developing a race car is about optimising every component and the lightweight MonoCage II carbon fibre chassis is the perfect base for this,” said Dan Walmsley, Motorsport Director, McLaren Automotive.
“The 720S GT3 is a significant car for McLaren Automotive. It still has the road car’s ability to deliver extreme performance in a way that all drivers can access, but taken to an altogether higher, racetrack level. Crucially it also forms a part of our growing customer-focused racing and business strategy which sees dedicated motorsport products developed in-house that draw on our rich pool of motorsport experience and expertise”, said Jolyon Nash, Executive Director of Global Sales and Marketing, McLaren Automotive.
Announced in November 2017, the McLaren 720S GT3 race car is on schedule to make its competition debut in 2019. The price of the 720S GT3 is confirmed at £440,000 Ex-Works, and McLaren will look to enter strategically important global championships with the first examples of the latest GT3 challenger through engaging with customer teams. When the 720S GT3 carries the McLaren banner into customer GT3 racing in 2019, it will join the McLaren Sports Series 570S GT4 race car, which claimed eight championship titles in its debut season in 2017, and has now recorded more than 50 class wins in the hands of customer teams globally.
What it takes to turn a McLaren 720S supercar into a McLaren 720S GT3 race car
Although intrinsically the same mid-engined coupé as the McLaren 720S road car, more than ninety per cent of components have been changed or optimised in some way for the GT3 version. The combination of changes to bodywork, aerodynamics and suspension; revised transmission and a new braking system and the performance of the Pirelli racing tyres will deliver a significantly enhanced car born to race on the most demanding circuits.
The innovative aerodynamics of the 720S road car have been further developed to deliver even greater race track stability and aerodynamic efficiency. The lightweight, carbon fibre and composite body panels are all unique to the 720S GT3, while a bespoke splitter, floor assembly and dive-planes distinguish the front and the tail gets an aerodynamically-optimised GT3-specification rear wing.
The engine of the 720S GT3 is a race-prepared version of the McLaren M840T 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, enhanced to deliver both an improved torque curve for traditional racing as well as even greater efficiency for endurance events. The six-speed sequential paddle gearbox is equipped with a new electronic shift actuator to increase shift-speed, usability and reliability. An externally adjustable Salisbury-type limited slip differential is fitted, as are cockpit-adjustable traction control and ABS driver aids.
A new braking system comprises an optimised brake caliper design and enhanced brake cooling, for maximum performance and longevity. New rear suspension geometry is matched with four-way adjustable dampers and coil-over springs to provide the aerodynamic optimisation needed to ensure balanced handling and improved corner entry stability. Driveshafts and wheel hubs are race-oriented and a fast-change, centre-lock wheel design minimises the time required for wheel changes during pitstops. An air-jacking system is also in-built.
In keeping with the reputation of its road car sibling, the 720S GT3 has an exceptional driver environment. There is an adjustable pedal-box as well as adjustable steering wheel position, while a rear-view camera and radar system with dash display and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) are available as options. All 720S GT3s are left-hand drive, the carbon-Kevlar race seat fitted with its mountings, in accordance with 2019 FIA regulations.
FIA-approved GT3 race equipment fitted as standard includes an all-new roll cage, winged-headrest seat and six-point harness, roof-hatch extraction system and side-impact foam.
