McLaren

McLaren 12C

Price $258,700 – $287,200
Fuel consumption 7.8 – 18.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating N/A
Perfection. Reference. Quintessence. This is how you sum up in three words what the McLaren MP4-12C represents in the world of supercars. Powered by a 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 that develops 616 hp in the Spider, sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed doubleclutch automated gearbox, this stunning piece of English engineering coaxes its owner to carve racetracks on Sundays, and its hydraulically controlled suspension will coddle him on the drive back home. And now the hard decision: hardtop coupe or the new Spider…

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating N/A
Driving 10/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability N/A
Winter driving N/A
Comfort N/A

What's new in 2013

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Pros

  • Stunning performance
  • Road holding benchmark in its category
  • Unsurpassed comfort for a sports car
  • Exclusivity guaranteed

Cons

  • Less expressive than a Ferrari 458 Italia
  • Reliability not yet proven
  • Slightly difficult to enter vehicle
  • Only one dealer in Canada (Toronto)

Recalls

none