Tag: McLaren MP4-12C Spider

  • McLaren Automotive Bespoke Pre-owned Car Programme

    McLaren has its bespoke pre-owned car programme – McLaren Qualified. The new service makes entry to the McLaren ownership experience more accessible, with the added peace of mind that each and every vehicle has been checked by a McLaren trained technician, and brought up to date with the latest upgrades.

    McLaren Qualified is the only programme which can guarantee that every car is fully updated with the latest upgrades. As part of the multipoint checks, every 12C sold receives the latest 2013-specification updates. This means each car is presented with the upgrade in power of 25HP, giving yet more vivid acceleration at track speeds with no loss in efficiency, while the latest calibration optimises the SSG transmission to further enhance responsiveness.

    Buying a McLaren through the Qualified programme allows owners the opportunity to further personalise their MP4-12C or MP4-12C Spider through preferential rates on the extensive range of bespoke options available through McLaren Special Operations (MSO). The upgrades are available to every customer up to four weeks from handover.

    “The management and tight control of pre-owned vehicles is key to maintaining the exclusivity, customer experience and overall residual values of each McLaren. This is something that is important to us and, more crucially, our customers. Through the McLaren Qualified programme, we are ensuring that the pre-owned McLaren ownership experience is a unique journey, that provides owners with the knowledge and confidence that every pre-owned 12C or 12C Spider is sold to McLaren standards.”, commented McLaren Automotive’s Sales and Marketing Director, Greg Levine.

    Source: McLaren

    McLaren has its bespoke pre-owned car programme – McLaren Qualified. The new service makes entry to the McLaren ownership experience more accessible, with the added peace of mind that each and every vehicle has been checked by a McLaren trained technician, and brought up to date with the latest upgrades.

    McLaren Qualified is the only programme which can guarantee that every car is fully updated with the latest upgrades. As part of the multipoint checks, every 12C sold receives the latest 2013-specification updates. This means each car is presented with the upgrade in power of 25HP, giving yet more vivid acceleration at track speeds with no loss in efficiency, while the latest calibration optimises the SSG transmission to further enhance responsiveness.

    Buying a McLaren through the Qualified programme allows owners the opportunity to further personalise their 12C or 12C Spider through preferential rates on the extensive range of bespoke options available through McLaren Special Operations (MSO). The upgrades are available to every customer up to four weeks from handover.

    “The management and tight control of pre-owned vehicles is key to maintaining the exclusivity, customer experience and overall residual values of each McLaren. This is something that is important to us and, more crucially, our customers. Through the McLaren Qualified programme, we are ensuring that the pre-owned McLaren ownership experience is a unique journey, that provides owners with the knowledge and confidence that every pre-owned 12C or 12C Spider is sold to McLaren standards.”, commented McLaren Automotive’s Sales and Marketing Director, Greg Levine.

  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider Makes World Debut at Pebble Beach

    McLaren-MP4-12C-Spider-at-Pebble-Beach-THUMBMcLaren MP4-12C Spider was officially unveiled in the beginning of July. Now McLaren showed the supercar for the first time in public at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

    The 12C Spider is lightweight vehicle with a high-powered engine which generates 625 horsepower (460 kW). It also includes unique Retractable Hard Top (RHT) folding roof system that can be lowered or raised on the move, and a carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis identical to that of the groundbreaking 12C Coupe.

    The 12C Spider presented at Pebble Beach is not the one which we are already familiar thanks to the official photos. Instead, this example is in new volcano yellow paint, which adds even more dramatic effect to the car.

    The impressive output of this McLaren comes from its bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo which is mated to the 7-Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission. The latter delivers lightning-fast gear changes through rocker-mounted shift paddles affixed to the rear of the steering wheel.

    Vehicle dynamics technology feature Brake Steer, ProActive Chassis Control and the unique McLaren Airbrake. They all serve to bring more comfort in all driving conditions; and yet deliver race car performance and handling on track.

    An overview of 12C Spider performance compared with the 12C:

    2013MP4-12C Spider

    (625 PS/616 bhp)

    2013MP4-12C

    (625 PS/616 bhp)

    0-62 mph 3.1 sec 3.1 sec
    0-100mph 6.1 sec 6.0 sec
    0-124 mph 9.0 sec 8.8 sec
    ¼ mile (400m) 10.8 sec @ 134 mph 10.6 sec @ 136 mph
    V Max 204 mph 207 mph
    CO2g/km 279 279

    McLaren MP4-12C Spider will be priced from £195 500 in the UK and is now available to order from McLaren retailers. First deliveries to customers are planned for the beginning of the next year.

    Source: McLaren

  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider at the track [video]

    McLaren Automotive has released a new interesting promotional video for their latest model – the MP4-12C Spider. The sports drop-top car is based on the famous MP4-12C. As a basis of this model served the same super stiff carbon fibre MonoCell chassis as its hardtop sibling and this means that it will be nothing else but exciting and dynamic to drive.

    The MP4-12C Spider is powered by the same twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that produces 625HP (460 kW). It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 329 km/h (204 mph). In terms of efficiency, the MP4-12C Spider will average 11.7 L/100km (24.2 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 279 g/km.

    The footage was shot using cinema-quality RED cameras and shows the car on the track as well as the mountain roads of southern Spain.

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrPpxwYcFMM

  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider revealed

    McLaren-MP4-12C-Spider-THUMBMcLaren has just announced that McLaren MP4-12C Spider is now officially launched. The new 12C Spider has a lightweight, high powered engine which develops the incredible 625 horsepower (460 kW), has a RHT folding roof system and a carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis which is identical to that of the groundbreaking 12C.

    The impressive output of the McLaren comes from the bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine which is mated to the 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission. Spiders dynamics technology including Brake Steer, ProActive Chassis Control and the unique McLaren Airbrake. The latter delivers comfort in all driving conditions, and at the same time a great race car performance and handling on track.

    The Retractable Hard Top is unique system of the 12C Spider which is operating utilizing a switch in the lower section of the centre console inside the cabin. In fact, it takes less than 17 seconds to raise or lower. And of course, the roof can be opened while 12C Spider is moving at speeds of up to 30 kph (19mph).

    The 12C Spider also includes a passive Roll Over Protection System which optimizes passengers and drivers safety. Each buttress contains a steel structure, which was made to absorb impact energy and protect the occupants.

    McLaren MP4-12C Spider
    McLaren MP4-12C Spider

    Furthermore, this amazing sportscar will be launched in Volcano Red. However, there are also 17 more exterior paint finishes which are going to be available.

    The interior of the car includes an exclusive new trim, which has been developed for the 2013 model year 12C and new 12C Spider. High quality semi-aniline perforated leather and Alcantara are optional choices for the customers. Moreover, there is a new wheel design in Diamond Cut, Standard Silver or Stealth finishes.

    As an optional choice will be also available the Vehicle Lift system, which allows the 12C Spider to be raised front and rear for improved ground clearance

    McLaren 12C Spider is now available to order worldwide, its starting price begins from £195 500 and the first deliveries to customers are planned for November this year.

    A short comparison between 12C Spider’s performance and 12C is below:

    MP4-12C Spider*
    (625 PS/616 bhp)
    MP4-12C *
    (625 PS/616 bhp)
    0-62 mph (0-100 kph) 3.1 sec 3.1 sec
    0-100mph (0-161kph) 6.1 6.0
    0-124 mph(0-200 kph) 9.0 sec 8.8 sec
    ¼ mile (400m) 10.8 sec @ 134 mph
    (216 kph)
    10.6 sec @ 136 mph (219 kph)
    V Max 204 mph (329 kph) 207 mph (333 kph)
    Fuel efficiency, EU MPG
    (litres/100km)
    24.2 (11.7) 24.2 (11.7)
    CO2 g/km 279 279

    McLaren MP4-12C Spider technical specifications:

    Drivetrain layout Longitudinal mid-engine, RWD
    Engine configuration V8 twin turbo
    Engine material Aluminium block and cylinder heads
    Oiling Dry sump
    Compression ratio 8.7:1
    Valvetrain 32-valve, DOHC, dual VVT
    Redline ( rpm) 8,500
    Bore x Stroke (mm) 93 x 69.9
    Engine displacement (cc) 3799
    PS / rpm 625 / 7500
    Torque Nm / rpm 600 / 3000-7000
    PS per litre 164
    Transmission 7 Speed SSG
    Body structure Carbon fibre MonoCell with aluminum front and rear frames
    Wheelbase (mm) 2670
    Track, F/R (mm) 1656 / 1583
    Length (mm) 4509
    Width (mm)  @ widest point 2093
    Height (mm) 1203
    DIN weight (kg / lbs) 1474 / 3249
    Dry weight (kg / lbs) 1376 / 3033
    Dry weight with lightweight options
    (kg / lbs)
    1341 / 2956
    Weight distribution at DIN F / R % 42 /  58
    Active aerodynamics McLaren Airbrake
    Suspension ProActive Chassis Control
    ProActive Chassis Control modes Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
    Powertrain modes Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
    Brakes Cast iron discs with forged aluminum hubs
    (F  370mm / R 350 mm)
    Wheel sizes (F / R) 19” x 8.5”J / 20” x 11” J
    Tyres (F / R) Pirelli PZero 235/35 R19 / 305/30 R20

    Source: McLaren

  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider – the next high performance sports car [Video]

    McLaren-MP4-12C-Spider-THUMBMcLaren MP4-12C Spider will open next chapter in the story of the automotive world. Almost a year after the appearance of the MP4-12C model and days after McLaren announced that the model is going to get some significant upgrades, they have just revealed their new high performance sports car – McLaren MP4-12C Spider.

    The Spider will bring ore versatility to the range with its open top. In addition it will be powered by the astonishing twin-turbo V8-engine which will deliver an experience of 625 horsepower (460 kW), to everyone riding this open roofed 12C Spider.

    As a basis of this model served the same super stiff carbon fibre MonoCell chassis as its hardtop sibling and this means that it will be nothing else but exciting and dynamic to drive.

    Nevertheless, the open top is going to dial up the sensations experienced, the emotions felt and the noise heard. Can you already imagine it?

    McLaren MP4-12C Spider (Teaser Image)
    McLaren MP4-12C Spider (Teaser Image)

    More information around this new exciting McLaren is going to be revealed in the next few days.

    In the video below Jenson Button (Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Racing driver) speaks about the connection he feels with the machine he drives and about what he senses when driving a 300 km/h open top car.

    httpv://youtu.be/TRNjLjlaeNc

    Source: McLaren