Furthering the advancement on the model which came before it, the car also features shorter gear ratios than the previous GT4 , a mechanical limited slip differential, sliding pedal box for adjustment at different circuits and a Bosch motor sport electrical system.
The space occupied by the hybrid unit in road cars has been filled by the fuel tank and part of the drive system to lower the Artura GT4’s centre of gravity,
Customers will be able to further upgrade the car with optional extras that include, additional lights for night racing, drinks systems, telemetry and a collision avoidance system radar to warn of cars approaching from behind.
“The Artura GT4 is the second race car to be built from the ground-up by McLaren Automotive’s Motorsport division,” said McLaren Automotive director of motorsport Ian Morgan.
“Based on the revolutionary new McLaren Artura, it represents a significant step up from the outgoing 570S GT4, itself a hugely successful competition car which has achieved many race and championship wins with our customer racing teams. With lighter weight, extremely precise handling characteristics and enhanced durability – as well as the packaging and efficiency advantages and all-round serviceability for mechanics of the new V6 powertrain – the Artura GT4 will set new class standards, as we are already seeing from our extensive test and development programme.”