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  • McLaren MP4-12C at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    McLaren MP4-12C is may be the most eagerly expected car in the world. It will be presented for the first time to a public audience at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event takes place from Thursday 1- Sunday 4 July 2010.

    Current Formula 1 World Champion – Jenson Button and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will drive the MP4-12C up Goodwood Hill on Saturday and Sunday respectively in the Supercar Run.

    The prototype was tested at Goodwood Motor Circuit in March this year. The VP9 Validation Prototype car, which will be driven by Jenson and Lewis is finished in traditional McLaren Orange. (more…)

  • 2011 McLaren MP4-12C

    McLaren Automotive is getting ready to release the new McLaren Mp4-12C. Besides the strange name it is a successor of the legendary McLaren F1, so the expectations are enormous.

    The first and most shocking difference is the engine 3.8 litre 90⁰ V8 with two turbo-chargers – the ‘M838T’. McLaren F1 is powered by naturally aspirated V12 developed by BMW M division delivering 627hp and 651 N/m of torque. (more…)