Following its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren GT has confirmed the 12C GT Sprint will be priced at GBP £195,000 plus applicable taxes.

Not to be confused with the 12C GT3 car launched earlier this year, the collaborative project between McLaren GT and McLaren Automotive is a track-bred design that retains many of the unique systems from the 12C road car, with many of the groundbreaking technologies and systems honed for competition. This includes Brake Steer and the active McLaren Airbrake, while a recalibrated Proactive Chassis Control (PCC) system helps deliver a truly bespoke GT racing experience, which can be set to individual driver preference. The car also makes use of the GT3 in-car air jack system, GT-race spec disc brakes, 19-inch centre-lock wheels and a GT3-inspired hood and duct system.

Power comes from the highly-efficient M838T 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 powerplant found in the 12C and 12C Spider, and generates 625PS, while the familiar seven speed twin clutch gearbox from the 12C is also retained. Optimised oil and cooling systems are unique to the track-focused racer.

The 12C GT Sprint is built around the 12C’s 75kg carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, but any unnecessary systems or creature comforts have been removed to keep weight to a minimum. The car features a number of components carried over from the successful 12C GT3 race car, including the FIA-approved safety roll cage, central cooling radiator and digital dash display.

Inside the cockpit, a fully adjustable HANS-approved, lightweight composite racing seat fitted with full six-point harness provides the optimum driving position, while an air-conditioning system is retained offering added comfort. An integrated fire extinguisher system is also installed.

"The 12C GT Sprint has been designed as a true track-focused racer, offering increased levels of downforce, grip and durable track performance. Retaining all of the innovative technology and characteristics of the 12C road car such as active aero, Brake Steer and the innovative PCC suspension system, dynamically, the 12C GT Sprint takes things to a new level with the addition of many race track specific features," said McLaren Automotive chief test driver Chris Goodwin.