麥拿倫憑藉其最新推出的一系列以駕駛員為中心的高性能機器，強勢回歸。 在標(biāo)誌性的?F1 於?20 世紀 90 年代末問世並震驚了汽車界後，他們似乎對超跑的生產(chǎn)變得麻木了。 除了與梅賽德斯-奔馳在 SLR McLaren（同樣是一款出色的汽車）方面的短暫合作外，當(dāng)法拉利、蘭博基尼和保時捷蓬勃發(fā)展時，他們根本沒有出現(xiàn)過。

McLaren Automotive has bounced back quite strongly with its recent array of driver-centric performance machines. After the?iconic McLaren F1 came out in the late 1990s and by all means shock the automotive world, they went numb. Apart from the brief collaboration with Mercedes-Benz for?the SLR McLaren (again an exceptional car), they were nowhere in the picture when Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche were booming.

但隨著 2011 年以獨立汽車製造商身份重新推出 McLaren 12C，他們又回到了競爭中。 McLaren 12C 其實並不是一輛完整的汽車，因為它還存在很多問題。 但作為麥拿倫全新的開始，它是可以接受的。事實上，更加難以駕馭的12C GT3賽車也加入了首發(fā)陣營。 儘管存在種種缺陷，12C 系列仍然是卓越的駕駛機器，這是大多數(shù)跑車和超級跑車所缺乏的。

But with their re-launch as a standalone automaker in 2011 with?the McLaren 12C,?they got right back in the game. The McLaren 12C was not a fulfilled car as it had a fair share of issues. It was acceptable for a fresh start and in fact, was also joined by the?hardcore McLaren 12C GT3 car. Despite all its flaws, the 12C line-up was exceptional driving machines, something that was lacking in most sportscars and supercars.

麥拿倫從錯誤中吸取了教訓(xùn)，推出了 650S 作為 12C 的全面替代品。 天哪，這架車簡直fit到漏油！?其GT3 賽車也繼承了更具侵略性的邁凱倫 650S GT3 賽車，並共享了邁凱倫的許多 F1 賽車特性。

McLaren learn from its mistakes and?bought in the 650S as the well-rounded replacement?for the 12C. And man, was it a wonderful machine. The GT3 car was also succeded with the more aggressive McLaren 650S GT3 race car and shared a lot of McLaren's F1 racing perks.

2015 McLaren?650S GT3 是不太嚴肅的 650S 的硬核迭代，也是令人印象深刻的 12C GT3 的後繼者。

The 2015 McLaren 650S GT3 was the hardcore iteration of the not-so-sober 650S and the successor to the impressive 12C GT3.

McLaren 650S GT3 僅生產(chǎn)了 15 輛

Only 15 Of The McLaren 650S GT3 Race Cars Were Made

'15 McLaren?650S GT3 賽車僅限量 15 輛，並在寶珀耐力系列賽中取代了McLaren 12C GT3。 從技術(shù)上講，它是更新後的 12C GT3。 這也為12C GT3車主的私人車主將其愛車升級為650S GT3提供了機會。 他們也提供了 15 個這樣的升級包。 這樣一來，基於 650S 的 GT3 賽車總共就有 30 輛。 邁凱倫 650S GT3 上市時的售價約為 564,000 美元，是公路版 650S 的兩倍。

The 2015 McLaren 650S GT3 race car was limited to just 15 units and replaced the McLaren 12C GT3 in the Blancpain Endurance Series. Technically it was an updated 12C GT3. This also opened up opportunities for private owners of the 12C GT3 owners to upgrade their car to the 650S GT3. They had put up 15 such packages. So that made a total of 30 GT3 cars based on the 650S. At launch, the McLaren 650S GT3 sold at around $564,000 which was double that of a road-going 650S.

這輛麥拿倫的數(shù)字“59”是什麼意思？

What's With The Number '59' On This McLaren?

麥拿倫?650S GT3 賽車炫耀的塗裝以“沉迷於勝利”為主題，數(shù)字為“59”。 你說這意味著什麼？ 好吧，這個數(shù)字被用在傳奇的邁凱倫 F1 GTR 底盤 #01R 上，即最初的 F1 GTR 原型。 這輛 F1 在 1995 年參加了勒芒 24 小時耐力賽，並且首次參賽就獲得了勝利！ 這個“第一次勝利”是一個從未實現(xiàn)過的壯舉，此後也沒有再重複過。 所以，這就是650S GT3向其祖父致敬的方式！

The livery that McLaren 650S GT3 cars flaunted was of the 'addicted to winning' theme with the number '59'. What does that denote, you say? Well, the number was used in the legendary McLaren F1 GTR chassis #01R, the original F1 GTR Prototype.?This F1 ran the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995? and bagged victory in its first try!?Thi 'first-time victory' was a feat that had never been achieved and has not been repeated ever since. So, this is the 650S GT3's way of admiring its Granddad!

McLaren 650S GT3 賽車配備與公路車相同的 493 馬力 V8 發(fā)動機

McLaren 650S GT3 Race Car Packed The Same 493 Hp V8 From The Road Car

令人驚訝的是，2015 款 McLaren?650S GT3 搭載了與公路版 650S 相同的 3.8L 雙渦輪增壓 V8 發(fā)動機。 這與 McLaren 12C 的佈局相同，因此可輸出 493 馬力。 由於國際汽聯(lián)的性能平衡（BOP）法規(guī)對其進行了限制，他們無法提高該區(qū)域的能量。

但麥拿倫將變速箱更換為新的 6 速序列裝置，換檔更加順暢。 發(fā)動機冷卻也是 12C GT3 賽車的另一項重大改進。 更大的前進氣口和重新定位的變速箱油冷卻器有助於提高其性能。

Surprisingly, the 2015 McLaren 650S GT3 was powered by the same 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 motor from the road-going 650S. This in turn was the same layout as the McLaren 12C and thus pumped out 493 hp. They couldn't bump up the juice on this block as FIA's Balance of Performance (BOP) regulations restricted it.

But McLaren changed the transmission to a new 6-Speed sequential unit with slicker shifts. Engine cooling was also another major improvement over the 12C GT3 race car. The larger front intakes and relocated gearbox oil cooler helps in bumping up its performance profile.

瘋狂的氣動和光頭胎提供極致過彎性能

Mad Aerodynamics And Sticky Tires Helped It Roll A Lot Of G's And Speed

空氣動力學(xué)對於 McLaren 650S GT3 賽車來說是一個嚴肅的問題。 它擁有巨大的前後碳纖維分流器，以及頭燈下的巨大進氣口，確保汽車始終保持原狀。 後固定翼非常巨大，提供了額外的下壓力和穿過汽車及其周圍的最佳氣流。

Aerodynamics was a serious affair in the McLaren 650S GT3 race car. It flaunted huge front and rear carbon-fiber splitters that along with its huge air intakes under the headlamps, made sure that the car stayed PUT at all times. The rear fixed wing was enormous and provided with added downforce and optimum air-flow through and around the car.

換上了更輕的鋁製鍛造車輪，而且650S GT3 的輪距比其前身增加了 2 英寸。 這款 GT3 使用的輪胎是 12C GT3 的一代改進。 這些改變提供了更高水平的抓地力和在入彎時更好的轉(zhuǎn)向感覺。 所有這些改變都為賽道上更具侵略性的車身變換駕駛體驗鋪平了道路。

The aluminum forged wheels were lighter and the 650S GT3's track width was increased by 2 in.?than its predecessor. The tires used on this GT3 were a generation improvement over the 12C GT3. Those provided increased levels of grip and better steering feel on turn-ins. All of this paved for a more aggressive body-shifting driving experience on the track.

外觀大量採用碳纖維的650S GT3

Carbon Fiber Was Plentiful On The Race-Spec 650S GT3 Exterior

2015 年?650S GT3 賽車的幾乎從裡到外的所有部件都是碳纖維的。 就連單體殼也是碳纖維的，這意味著這款車的重量僅為 3089 磅。 這賦予了它令人印象深刻的功率重量比，有助於它在賽道上行駛。 甚至後視鏡也針對空氣動力學(xué)進行了優(yōu)化，並由碳纖維雕刻而成。 與已經(jīng)令人驚嘆的 12C GT3 相比，主要改進在於更具侵略性的前後分離器以及後固定翼。

Almost all of the components inside-out of the 2015 McLaren 650S GT3 race car was carbon-fiber. Even the tub was carbon fiber, which translated to this car weighing in at just 3089 lbs. This gave it an impressive power to weight ratio that helped it on tracks. Even the rearview mirrors were optimized for aerodynamics and carved out of carbon-fiber. The major improvements over the already mind-blowing 12C GT3 were in the more aggressive front and rear splitters, and the rear fixed-wing.

經(jīng) FIA 批準的麥拿倫?650S GT3 內(nèi)飾已做好耐力賽準備

FIA-Approved McLaren 650S GT3' Interior Was Endurance-Ready

內(nèi)飾非常嚴肅，以比賽為中心，並嚴格迎合元素。 駕駛室採用改進的碳纖維 MonoCell 底盤以及經(jīng) FIA 批準的防滾架，該防滾架比 12C GT3 的防滾架更輕。 650S GT3 的舒適度出奇的好，因為有更多的頭部空間和腿部空間。

比賽座椅更加舒適，並標(biāo)配 6 點式比賽安全帶。 它有一個數(shù)字儀表板，可以顯示所有生命體徵並讓駕駛員隨時了解情況。 一個巧妙的部分是它的方向盤，其設(shè)計源自麥拿倫的一級方程式賽車。 安全是第一位的，麥拿倫也沒有忘記用碳纖維包裹儀表板！

Interior was serious with race-focused and strictly catered elements. The cabin was enclosed in a revised carbon fiber MonoCell chassis along with an FIA-approved roll cage that was lighter than that of the 12C GT3's. Comfort was surprisingly good in the 650S GT3 as there were more headroom and legroom.

The race seats were more comfortable and strapped with a 6-point race harness as standard. It had a digital dashboard that showcased all the vitals and kept the driver informed. A neat part was its steering wheel, the design of which was derived from McLaren's Formula 1 car. Safety was prioritized and McLaren didn't forget to wrap the dashboard in carbon fiber as well!

不辜負前輩的名聲：?在 Spa24小時中獲得高分

Lived Up To Its Predecessor's Fame：Scored High in 24 Hours Of Spa

麥拿倫?650S GT3 不負眾望，尤其是它接替了在各種耐力賽中表現(xiàn)出色的 12C GT3。 事實確實如此，2015 年 9 月，650S GT3 在斯帕 23 小時耐力賽中進入前十名。 它還在寶珀耐力系列賽中獲勝，不辜負前輩的期望。

The McLaren 650S GT3?lived up to all its expectations, especially when it was succeeding the 12C GT3 that fared well in various endurance races. Well, it sure did and in September 2015, the 650S GT3 slid in the Top 10 finish in the 23 Hours of Spa. it also won at the Blancpain Endurance Series and lived up to its elder.