McLaren 650S Sprint 2015

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StarLight presents another fancy McLaren 650S with the badge SPRINT.

Introduction 16-17 August 2014 at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance!



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McLaren has again a special version of the 650S put on the menu ... this time it does a tasty variation, the Sprint. The Sprint is only intended for the circuit, and therefore, not public roads.

The car has an upgraded Brake Steer System, a race setup for the ProActive Chassis Control (PCC), and improved aerodynamics. The transmission is adapted to track use.
Inside, McLaren deployed considerable weight reduction. The interior features an FIA-certified roll cage.

As with the 650S, the aerodynamically optimised design of the 650S Sprint offers increased levels of downforce, and the revised air intakes carried across from the road car allow for optimised cooling of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo M838T engine. In the 650S Sprint, the proven powerplant is retained from the 650S roadcar, with a unique engine and transmission calibration to further enhance on-track drivability and driver engagement.

The cabin is fully track-focused and stripped out to minimise weight, but with no compromise to driver safety or comfort. Built around the lightweight and inherently strong carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, the interior also features an FIA-approved rollcage to further cocoon the driver. A lightweight carbon fibre HANS-approved racing seat, with full six-point harness, offers an optimised driving position, while an air-conditioning system is retained adding comfort. An integrated fire extinguisher system is also installed.

McLaren GT recently announced the 650S GT3 race car, which will be seen on the grid from next season, and the 650S Sprint shares a number of design features with its bigger brother. A larger motorsport fuel 'bag' tank with quick-fill connectors is added, as is optimised cooling through the larger GT3-developed front radiator with a GT3-inspired bonnet integrating radiator exit ducts, and the addition of front wings louvres to further optimise airflow over, and around, the bodywork.

The first example of the 650S Sprint is shown with a new striking livery, in an inverted colour scheme of the 650S GT3 car shown at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Finished primarily in white, the design also features the new Tarocco Orange finish seen on the GT3, with subtle black and white detailing throughout.

The 650S Sprint has a lower ride height with recalibrated adaptive damping for revised spring rates, and sits on 19-inch centre-locking racing wheels, fitted with Pirelli slick or wet tyres, while an onboard air jacking system enables quick tyre changes. Stopping power is also enhanced and provided by a race-prepared braking system developed for the 650S Sprint. This system combines with the road car's highly effective Brake Steer system and enhanced active aerodynamics to offer superior braking performance. This allows for later braking into corners, but also improved brake feel and greater cornering speeds.

A range of further options and upgrades are available including a CFD (computational fluid dynamics) developed aerodynamic package including carbon fibre rear wing and front splitter, a passenger seat with six-point harness, and further lightweight components including a polycarbonate windscreen.

The McLaren 650S Sprint debuts this weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The British sports car brand will also be there to present his P1 GTR.

In England, the car cost 198,000 pounds.


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VOTE FOR THE OTHER McLarens

 
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YES YES YES I WANT THIS. Everything down to the lettering on the tires is wonderful and I'm sure that it drives just as well. Get on it PD, NOW.
 
YES. YES. YES. We already have the 12C, so putting in the 650S seems like the next logical step. But we should just stop at this. I wouldn't mind having the roadgoing 650S, the 650S GT3, and even the 12C GT3 on top of this.
 
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