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| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider |
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| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider |
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| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider |
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| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider |
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| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider |
MP4-12C coupe started deliveries roughly 16 months ago, there are now 1,500-plus more great supercars traveling the roads of our planet. There have been potholes, particularly the hotly awaited initial UK comparison tests in 2011 that (frankly) both we and McLaren felt the MP4-12C would ace versus the Ferrari 458 Italia & Co.
MP4-12C Spider is essentially identical to its coupe sibling, meaning it’s also made good use out of the advanced carbon fiber monocoque, tipping the scales at just 165 lbs. Despite the added weight of the electronic systems required to open and close the hardtop, the Spider has only gained 40kg/88 lbs over the coupe, meaning no modifications to the monocoque were needed.
The new MP4-12C Spider is offered with the same engine as the updated version of the MP4-12C Coupe: a 616 HP 3.8-liter V8 twin turbo engine combined with a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission. The Spider version will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds and will hit a top speed of 204 mph (3 mph less than the coupe).
Some internal post-launch confabs regarding whether or not to alter slightly the MP4-12C recipe to bring it to that 458-like eleven on a scale of ten, McLaren upgraded the supercar's engine management to bring horsepower from 592 to today's 616 at 7,500 revs, while leaving torque at 443 pound-feet between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm. Acceleration runs to 60 mph with the optional Corsa tires and carbon ceramic brakes will surely hit 2.9 seconds in the proper hands. Top speed rests at 204 miles per the hour... a performance figure we have yet to test.
The new MP4-12C Spyder will be available for sale in 22 countries worldwide. On the British market, it is priced at £195,500, about $300K at the current exchange rates. On the US market, it will be priced at $268,250, which is about $37,250 more than its coupe sibling priced at $231,000
MP4-12C Spider is essentially identical to its coupe sibling, meaning it’s also made good use out of the advanced carbon fiber monocoque, tipping the scales at just 165 lbs. Despite the added weight of the electronic systems required to open and close the hardtop, the Spider has only gained 40kg/88 lbs over the coupe, meaning no modifications to the monocoque were needed.
The new MP4-12C Spider is offered with the same engine as the updated version of the MP4-12C Coupe: a 616 HP 3.8-liter V8 twin turbo engine combined with a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission. The Spider version will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds and will hit a top speed of 204 mph (3 mph less than the coupe).
Some internal post-launch confabs regarding whether or not to alter slightly the MP4-12C recipe to bring it to that 458-like eleven on a scale of ten, McLaren upgraded the supercar's engine management to bring horsepower from 592 to today's 616 at 7,500 revs, while leaving torque at 443 pound-feet between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm. Acceleration runs to 60 mph with the optional Corsa tires and carbon ceramic brakes will surely hit 2.9 seconds in the proper hands. Top speed rests at 204 miles per the hour... a performance figure we have yet to test.
The new MP4-12C Spyder will be available for sale in 22 countries worldwide. On the British market, it is priced at £195,500, about $300K at the current exchange rates. On the US market, it will be priced at $268,250, which is about $37,250 more than its coupe sibling priced at $231,000
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