McLaren MP4-12C

MC · 09-08-2009, 10:50 PM

Turboed 3.8-liter V8 engine producing 600 horsepower and 433 lb-ft of torque

$256K

HKYStormFront · 09-08-2009, 10:54 PM

seks

nogoodname · 09-08-2009, 11:09 PM

Ferrari + Saleen = that....lol

still, a cool looking car....

nogoodname · 09-08-2009, 11:29 PM

some info

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Today's a big day for McLaren. After ambitiously launching its own separate automotive division to follow in the footsteps of arch-rival Ferrari, the British race engineering firm has finally released its long-anticipated new supercar. Called the MP4-12C, it's been developed entirely in-house, and features the latest advances in automotive technology derived from the Formula 1 circuit.

Ooh, where to start? The MP4-12C is built around an extremely light and rigid carbon fiber tub. But rather than the heavier multi-piece tubs used by its competitors and predecessors, the MP4's is made from a single piece, weighing a spritely 176 pounds). The body panels are all carbon fiber and composites, making the new McLaren more expensive to build than its competitors and resulting in an expected £160,000 ($265k) price tag – higher than either the new Ferrari 458 Italia or the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, but lighter in weight, too.

Behind the tub sits a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine producing around 600 horsepower and 433 lb-ft of torque, offering what McLaren claims is the highest horsepower to CO2 ratio of any internal combustion engine on the market – gasoline, diesel or even hybrid. Contrary to earlier speculation that suggested Mercedes could continue furnishing its erstwhile partner with at least the engine blocks while producing its own SLS supercar and furnishing Pagani as well, McLaren says the unit was developed entirely in house. The bespoke mill features a flat-plane crank, dry sump and can rev up to 8,500 rpm, though 80% of the torque is said to be available from as low as 2,000 rpm. That ought to be good for a 0-60 time in the low threes and a 200+ mph top end.

While you might have expected carbon ceramic brakes to keep all that power and speed in check, McLaren says its conventional discs actually weigh less. They're aided by a Brake Steer system that brakes the inside rear wheel to combat understeer. But the real trick system is in the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, where Pre-Cog lets the driver load up the next gear by half-squeezing the paddle and then engaging with gunshot speed.

With the new MP4-12C, McLaren's betting the economy will bounce back soon. It's planning on building 1000 units in 2011, a quarter of which will go each to the domestic UK market and over here to the United States. The C designation also suggests that they're planning a roadster version to join the coupe.

ArtVandaleigh · 09-08-2009, 11:31 PM

I'm thinking Lambo Gallardo + Ferrari F430 front + Saleen side touches, otherwise still looks fantastic

Impressive carbon tub shot, and a high revving, V8 turbo? YES PLEASE

ssqpolo · 09-09-2009, 12:49 AM

dont make em like they used to

XwChriswX · 09-09-2009, 04:49 PM

It's not the F1, but it will do!!!

The name sounds more like a new assault rifle than a car lol.

import111 · 09-09-2009, 05:40 PM

Looks like an awesome car. Wish I had that kind of $ to blow on a car.

smurfblu13 · 09-09-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

dont make em like they used to

agreed. I would have expected more from McLaren. But then again I pretty much fell out of lust with them as soon as they put the SLR on the road. Good figures but looks just like every other fast expensive car does.

edit: one thing that I do like about this car is the side view. It really kept the rooflines and some of the lines of the F1. Just not too big of a fan of the rest of it.

smurfblu13 · 09-09-2009, 08:48 PM

least they kept their doors opening the same way lol

HKYStormFront · 09-09-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

The name sounds more like a new assault rifle than a car lol.

maybe it is............

BanningZ · 09-09-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Ferrari + Saleen = that....lol

still, a cool looking car....

Close but you forgot one.

Ferrari 360 + Saleen S7 + Lotus Exige = that

k20z3 · 09-09-2009, 11:36 PM

So sexy.

k20z3 · 09-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Looks like the Turismo off of GTA IV, mixed with a saleen.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Ferrari + Saleen = that....lol still, a cool looking car....

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ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 675	I'm thinking Lambo Gallardo + Ferrari F430 front + Saleen side touches, otherwise still looks fantastic Impressive carbon tub shot, and a high revving, V8 turbo? YES PLEASE

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