McLaren 12C
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…
McLaren 12C
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$258,700 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,870/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 l V8 |
| Power | 616 hp @ 7,500 rpm (459 kW) |
| Torque | 443 lb·ft @ 3,000 – 7,000 rpm (601 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Sports Car over $100,000 |
| Assembly | Woking, GB |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 18.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 13.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 315 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P235/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P305/30R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,507 mm (177″) |
| Width | 2,093 mm (82″) |
| Height | 1,199 mm (47″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,583 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,434 kg (3,161 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 144 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 330 km/h (205 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 30 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 10/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 6/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | N/A |
| Average | N/A |