Brand New 2010 McLaren MP4-12C
Ever since McLaren launched its first model it was exclusive and amazing neat design , McLaren is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers an amazing 600 horsepower and 600Nm or 443 lb-ft, with 80 per cent of torque available below 2,000rpm.
The new tradition of two wet clutches is followed here as well and McLaren-developed seven speed Seamless Shift dual clutch gearbox (SSG). Performance figures haven’t been released yet but expect a zero to 60mph – 100km/h sprint time under 4.0 seconds and a top speed of around 200 mph – 320km/h. Dont expect it to beat Bugati Veron
The MP4-12C gets the usual suite of electronic aids that include ABS, ESP, ASR traction control, Electronic Brake Distribution, Hill Hold and Brake Steer that applies the inside rear brake as the car corners. As with the F1 supercar and the SLR, McLarens’s supercar model gets a rear-deck mounted airbrake that deploys hydraulically under braking, or when the driver wants to trim the car for increased downforce by using a switch on the Active Dynamics Panel.
But when it comes to external appearance in terms of styling, the MP4-12C is not a stunner and is definitely far less extravagant that many of its rivals like the recently introduced Ferrari F458 Italia. But then, comfort was kept in mind and a drastic change in the interior from the older model.
