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" From 2012, McLaren and CRS Racing will supply and support a limited number of GT3 racing cars based on the McLaren MP4-12C for European-based privateers. McLaren and CRS Racing, an experienced UK-based racing team, have begun development work aimed at turning the 12C road car into a race-winning GT3 sports car. As part of the development programme, McLaren and CRS Racing will compete in a limited number of European GT races in 2011. Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team principal said: &amp;quot;Racing is in our blood \u2013 it was natural to develop a GT3 car alongside the 12C road car. We have a legendary history in global motorsport, including GT racing, and we aim to maintain that reputation with this GT3 program,&amp;quot; before, intriguingly adding, &amp;quot;and any future sports car projects that may evolve.&amp;quot; Andrew Kirkaldy, team principal, CRS Racing said: &amp;quot;Together, we aim to produce the highest quality GT car on the grid. The level of engineering experience at McLaren is unparalleled and this will be reflected in the 12C GT3. One of the most important aspects of this program will be customer service and for that reason we will be building a limited number of cars at a competitive price. The result will be an incredible GT car with manageable running costs and good residual value that will provide its owner with an unrivalled experience.&amp;quot; Related posts:  McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Race Cars Headed to Total 24 Hours of Spa McLaren&amp;#039;s MP4-12C Configurator The McLaren MP4-12C Costs How Much?  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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