Between the two channels of the substantial rear diffuser are the dual exits of a re-engineered exhaust system that has been designed to “deliver a deep and balanced V12 soundtrack”. A new roofmounted air intake “adds to the orchestral cabin experience as owners explore the full 12,100rpm rev range”.
The GTR also receives a heavy chassis overhaul that bolsters its on-track potential with stiffer, lighter suspension components, a wider track, larger tyres and new solid engine mounts that, GMA says, boost dynamics while avoiding the noise and vibration that usually come with such an arrangement.
The interior is more trackfocused than the T50’s, but GMA emphasises that “interior quality is retained”. The dashboard, clocks, controls, pedals and seat cushions have all been redesigned and customers are able to fully personalise the colour scheme and materials to their tastes.
Development of the GTR is already under way ahead of the first cars being delivered next year. Prices haven’t been disclosed but are likely to be higher than the £3.1m T50S Niki Lauda track car – and all 24 examples have already been sold, through supercar dealer Joe Macari.
S1 LM
GMSV’s second creation – from the Bespoke line – is designed as a tribute to the Murray-designed McLaren F1 GTR LM that won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1995 Called the S1 LM, it apes several defi ning design elements of the racer that JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas and Masanori Sekiya piloted to victory 30 years ago. These include a central aerofoil, a roof-mounted air intake, split-level rear wing and circular rear light lenses that flank a bespoke quad-pipe exhaust exit.
GMA says it has been designed for “track agility over comfort and cruising”, gaining a substantial chassis overhaul to go with its beefy aero kit, but it remains road legal.
Notably, the S1 LM also has a bespoke engine – still a Cosworth atmo V12, like the T50 and Le Mans GTR, but boosted from 4.0 to 4.3 litres and with a target output of more than 690bhp. It still has a screaming 12,100rpm redline and still sends its reserves to the road through a six-speed manual.