McLaren MP4-12C / 12C
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Product Overview
McLaren MP4-12C (a.k.a. 12C) is a high-performance mid-size sports car in production from 2011 to 2014. It was powered by a bi-turbocharged V8 engine that displaced 3.8 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT that sends power to the rear wheels.
The first production road car by McLaren since the F1, the 12C is a much more modest vehicle. Its performance is quite good but just short of excellent. Its pricing is a lot more approachable, too. In an age of over-priced cars, the 12C could even be considered a sensible choice.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 83%
Pros
- Much more approachable than the F1
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Double-wishbone suspensions all around
Cons
- Questionable styling
- Not very special
What external reviewers found
External score 100%
Pros
- Superb infotainment system
- Superb looks
- Impressive performance
Cons
- Noisy on the road
- Pricier than rivals
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Specifications
External Reviews
carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 100% (normalized by Neofiliac)The McLaren does 62mph in 3.3sec (or 3.1sec with the optional sticky Pirelli Corsa rubber) and the Ferrari 3.4sec. The crisp throttle response, almost total absence of lag and incredible 8500rpm redline is all down to clever matching of the ECU mapping and turbo geometry. Equally impressive is what McLaren calls Brake Steer, an ESP-based system inspired by a technology banned in F1 over a decade ago.
Pros
- Superb looks
- Impressive performance
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Noisy on the road
- Pricier than rivals
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References
- ^ McLaren MP4-12C supercar (2011) review. [carmagazine].
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