Last month when McLaren launched the 650S at the Geneva Motor Show, they made it clear that it is a third model in their line-up and not a replacement for the 12C. Few weeks passed and the 12C production was paused due to the strong… Continue reading »
McLaren has confirmed that the track-only 12C Can-Am Edition, which in concept form debuted in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will go into production - only 30 examples will be built. The limited edition track-special 12C Can-Am Edition pays tribute to Bruce McLaren… Continue reading »
Chris Harris recently drove/drifted the new drop-top MclAren at the Ascari Race Resort in Spain and here's the video footage. Chris did not have his videographer with him this time, so it is sort of a home movie. A YouTube comment nails it nicely: A… Continue reading »
Tonight at a special event in Singapore, McLaren will reveal a Fire Black Singapore Edition of the MP4-12C. Modifications over the standard MP4-12C include the Fire Black exterior paint job with the Rocket Red highlights and silver pin stripes, along with a matching interior. The… Continue reading »
McLaren has unveiled the hot track only 12C Can-Am Edition Racing Concept, that makes its debut this weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours D' Elegance. Track-only design concept weighs 1,200kg and features unique aerodynamic package with a 30 per cent increase in downforce. It is… Continue reading »
UltraLuxum CXL trimaran takes the meaning of luxury sailing to an all-new level. Conceptualised by Jean-François Ruchonnet, the Ultraluxum CXL is a 48-metre fast cruising sailing trimaran, featuring lightweight materials such as carbon fiber. The CXL is the first sailing trimaran of this size to… Continue reading »
McLaren has released the first promo video for their MP4-12C Spider. McLaren points out that the video was shot using cinema-quality RED camera technology, showing the open-top MP4-12C in high speed action on track and the winding mountain roads of Andalucía in Southern Spain. We… Continue reading »
McLaren has unveiled the MP4-12C Spider, that is now available to order, priced from £195,000. First deliveries are planned for November. The main competitor the the MP4-12C is the recently revealed Ferrari 458 Spider. The MP4-12C Spider is almost identical to the coupe, except it… Continue reading »
A year ago the McLaren MP4-12C went on sale. Today McLaren has announced its second model - the 616bhp twin-turbo V8 open roofed 12C Spider, that is based on the same carbon fibre monocell chassis as its hardtop sibling. Details are limited at this point,… Continue reading »
McLaren will show the updated 2013 MP4-12C at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The MP4-12C will also take part of the Goodwood hillclimb with Jenson Button behind the steering wheel. The updated MP4-12C is powered by an improved 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 that produces 616bhp (an… Continue reading »
McLaren MP4-12C just got some more power. The mid-mounted 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine currently develops 600PS, but from October all MP4-12C owners can upgrade their car to produce 625PS, and all that for free. McLaren has sent a letter to all current MP4-12C owners, that… Continue reading »
You may know that McLaren Automotive has been forced to make tweaks to its MP4-12C ahead of the first customer deliveries to address a lack of "soul" that much of the press levelled at the car after driving early production vehicles. Hacks thought the new… Continue reading »
The last of the iconic McLaren F1 supercars left the production line 13 years ago. Still years later this 90s supercar can outperform many of todays sports cars. So how does the F1 compare against the MP4-12C, that will be launched later this year? It… Continue reading »
The first McLaren MP4-12C GT3 has successfully undertaken its debut tests at the MIRA proving ground facility and Silverstone Circuit in England. New tests are scheduled throughout March and April at a number of FIA certified circuits across Europe. Full driver line-up and planned competition… Continue reading »
McLaren Automotive has released final performance specs for the upcoming MP4-12C supercar, that is priced from £168,500, including VAT at 20%. The McLaren MP4-12C is powered by a 3.8 litre twin-turbocharged V8, mounted in a mid-engine position and producing an impressive 592bhp at 7,000 rpm… Continue reading »