Saturday, June 7, 2014

McLaren MP4-12C (2012-14)





The McLaren MP4-12C was McLaren's first volume road car since their partnership with Mercedes-Benz ended (involving the SLR and in Formula 1). Up until the flagship P1 hypercar was unveiled last year, this was the only model in McLaren's lineup. McLaren is one of my favorite car brands, and the 12C is an outstanding car. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, the 12C makes 616 HP and 443 ft-lbs. of torque. It will go from 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds and its top speed is 205 mph. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox. Apparently the MP4-12C will not be in production for much longer due to the arrival of the 650S. The 650S is technically a 12C with more power and the front fascia of the P1. As implied in its name, the 650S has a power output of 650 PS. It would've been nice if McLaren decided to produce the 12C alongside the 650S, however. Overall, the MP4-12C is an extraordinary automobile, just like every other McLaren ever built; also, I love the way the 12C looks, same goes with all other McLaren products.

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