Blackseal 1st Gear February 14, 2011 Share February 14, 2011 McLaren has released full details on the MP4-12C and the model's specs are definitely in line with the uncompromising performance that the supercar-maker has promised. Under the mid-rear bonnet is the M838T power plant in the McLaren MP4-12C - a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces a total of 600 PS (441 kW / 592 bhp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. The MP4-12C does the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 3.3 seconds (3.1 with special Corsa tires) and has a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) comes in at 9.1 seconds, 8.9 with the Corsa racing tires. The MP4-12C's MonoCell carbon-fiber chassis, which weights only 75 kg (165 lbs), helps makes for a sprightly vehicle that could weigh-in as low as 1301 kg (2868 lbs) with the lightweight options that McLaren will make available once the model goes on sale. Transmission on the MP4-12C is a seven-speed SSG gearbox which offers three drive modes: Normal, Sport and Track. The MP4-12C also comes with adjustable roll control, which replaces mechanical anti-roll bars, and the new supercar features a suspension control module with 3 modes too, Normal, Sport and Track, just as with the transmission but which acts independently of the gearbox setting. "I am immensely proud of the 12C development team. I don't believe any car company in the world has put as much effort, innovation, passion and sheer determination into launching a car as McLaren has with the 12C...Both in simulation, and in the real world on road and track, we have gone to extremes to ensure the 12C stands up to the performance and quality we know our prospective customers demand," said Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive's Managing Director, in a statement. McLaren is currently still testing the MP4-12C with four prototypes having gone on the road for further tests in Portugal and Spain just last month. The MP4-12C will be available through a network of 35 retailer locations in 19 countries at a price of around $229,000 in the US and about ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 15, 2011 Share February 15, 2011 Never quite understand why you just wouldn't put up the links to your articles. Anyway, Some links to the car. Offical Website Mclaren MP4-12C first drive by Autocar ( & pictures) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1234 1st Gear February 15, 2011 Share February 15, 2011 First McLaren's badged car! Notice, i said Mclaren...Not Mercs McLaren.... They broke up [bigcry] But somehow, it may be a good thing [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged February 15, 2011 Share February 15, 2011 actually.... i don't quite like the car design leh. no doubt its freaking fast..... its like a lotus evora and the color like lambo. somehow i feel its a bit copy here and there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear February 15, 2011 Author Share February 15, 2011 actually.... i don't quite like the car design leh. no doubt its freaking fast..... its like a lotus evora and the color like lambo. somehow i feel its a bit copy here and there. It's all in the name of aerodynamics bro : ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 15, 2011 Share February 15, 2011 (edited) actually.... i don't quite like the car design leh. no doubt its freaking fast..... its like a lotus evora and the color like lambo. somehow i feel its a bit copy here and there. There are other color options, just saying. Edited February 15, 2011 by Kiadaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1234 1st Gear February 15, 2011 Share February 15, 2011 There are other color options, just saying. Maybe Orange is the colour for the new McLaren? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer143 Clutched February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 Informative post brother , I was In search that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 The configurator is up. Go & try whatever color u like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 The configurator is up. Go & try whatever color u like. Been there, done that. Anyway, I made my ordered from the dealer for the model in white. But he told me it will only come to our sunny shore 6 months later. Gonna be a painful wait... After I got the car, I will put it together with my Ferrari 458.........scale model, on my office desk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosschang 1st Gear February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 *sigh*... where's the manual stick shifter? and did someone just said *FIRST* McLaren badged car?... oh come on I think this is at least the 2nd... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 *sigh*... where's the manual stick shifter? its SSG transmission is much faster than a stick shifter, and u can shift manually if u wan oso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 First McLaren's badged car! Notice, i said Mclaren...Not Mercs McLaren.... They broke up [bigcry] But somehow, it may be a good thing [laugh] u come on a car forum and u forget about the mighty F1? shame on you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 u come on a car forum and u forget about the mighty F1? shame on you V12 6.1L @ 627hp. Drooling............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 Maybe Orange is the colour for the new McLaren? Papaya Orange has been a traditional McLaren colour, in memory of Bruce McLaren, who raced with this colour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 Papaya Orange has been a traditional McLaren colour, in memory of Bruce McLaren, who raced with this colour. 2 decades later, still looks as hot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 2 decades later, still looks as hot Oooh.. almost 2 decades liao.. Damn I must be getting old Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosschang 1st Gear February 16, 2011 Share February 16, 2011 its SSG transmission is much faster than a stick shifter, and u can shift manually if u wan oso. Stick more fun. actually suppose to be Stick shift + left leg clutch == ultimate fun~... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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