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We wanted to make a major statement with this collection,’”
nhancements to the GTR’s twin-turbocharged, 4.0-litre explained Ansar Ali, Managing Director of McLaren Special Op-
M840TQ engine include valve spring retainers made from erations. “In creating these incredible cars to the requirements
metal matrix composite (MMC) to deliver a 65% weight of some of our most discerning customers, we are showcasing
reduction, higher grade steel for the valve springs and the astonishing array of talent we have within MSO – a team
hand-polished, CNC ported cylinder heads.Recalibration that can visualise, design, produce and deliver products that
of the powertrain electronics releases power of 845PS “really do take your breath away. “The McLaren Senna GTR LM
E– an increase of 20PS over the ‘regular’ McLaren Senna project has been a labour of love for nearly two years; we have gone to
GTR – and revised torque curve characteristics that deliver more torque great lengths not only to perfect the engineering aspects of the cars, but
at lower revs and enable a rev limit set closer to 9,000rpm than the ‘soft also to gain co-operation from brand holders and partners to maximise
limit’ of 8,250rpm. Other unique LM cues abound. The GTR’s Inconel authenticity.” One of those stakeholders is Le Mans itself, in the shape
exhaust system, which exits from the rear deck beneath the rear wing, of the ACO. The famous racing club helped facilitate a breathtaking
has been further enhanced by the addition of specially designed LM opportunity for the five GTR LM owners. Each one will enjoy a VIP visit
twin-exit pipes. OZ Racing, which supplied the wheels for the McLaren to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race with a chance to drive their own GTR
F1 GTR, created a bespoke, five-spoke GTR LM wheel design. Brake LMs around the circuit on the morning of the race, accompanied by the
calipers finished in satin gold are another nod to the F1 and the suspen- original F1 GTRs that competed in 1995.
sion wishbones are in an anodised version of the same colour. Inside the
car, exclusive LM features include a racing steering wheel with anodised The COVID pandemic has meant that we have had to delay
gold gear shift paddles and control buttons (in tribute to the McLar- this opportunity until 2021,“ said Ansar Ali. “But each of the
en F1’s gold-coloured gear linkage); titanium nitride pedals with LM “ owners of these car will still be able to enjoy an unprecedented
logos; leather door-pull straps and lightweight carbon fibre racing seats experience that reflects the unique customer journey MSO is
complemented by bespoke headrest embroidery and an MSO six-point able to offer.”
racing harness coloured black with body-colour pads.

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Kasım - November 2020
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