McLaren MP4-12C Compared with Gardner Douglas T70 Spyder Kit Car

How about this for a comparison; a McLaren MP4-12C versus a Lola T70 replica or a civilized, sophisticated supercar going against a raw, back to basics machine. The Lola T70 is one of the most recognizable sports models, thanks to its beautiful timeless shape and was also one of the world’s fastest racecars in 1966.

That’s why Gardner Douglas decided to build a street-legal Lola T70 replica, with one significant difference: it made it a roadster instead of a coupe. Weighing in at just 850 kg (1,874 lbs), the GD T70 Spyder is powered by a 6.2-liter Corvette engine that delivers between 450 hp and 700 hp, depending on the state of tune chosen by the customer.

With its power-to-weight ratio of 530hp per ton, the GT T70 Spyder is quite a handful and requires maximum concentration from the driver when pushed hard.

So how does this explosive mix compare with the McLaren 12C, one of the most advanced production supercars on the market. Scroll down to find out in Autocar’s video.

By Dan Mihalascu

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Gemballa is the First Tuner to Offer Special Wheels for McLaren P1

You didn't think that the tuning industry wouldn't be interested in the new McLaren P1 because of its price tag (£866,000 in the UK and $1,150,000 in the U.S.) and limited production nature (only 375 will be built), did you?

Gemballa has earned the bragging rights of being the first tuner to offer P1 customers the opportunity to customize their rides with exclusive wheels with the release of the GForged One.

"Of course, being the first to offer this type of product was not enough; the product we offer is also both technically and visually fascinating," explains Andreas Schwarz, CEO of Gemballa.

The German firm's wheels are 1-inch larger on both ends than the factory rims used by McLaren at 20-inch on the front and 21-inch on the rear axle. Customers will be able to choose among four different surface finishes in Gunmetal or Black Magic, either in a full-surface finish or "diamond cut".

Gemballa did not release pricing, but we doubt that this will be an issue for P1 owners.

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