The Crittenden Automotive Library

McLaren MP4-12C

MP4-12C
Vehicle Model

A car produced by McLaren.

Page Sections
Photographs
2012 Specifications
Article Index

Photographs

	Coupe 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Coupe at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.3MB
	Coupe 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Coupe at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.3MB
	Spyder 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Spyder at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.0MB
	Spyder 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Spyder at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.1MB
	Spyder 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Spyder at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.1MB
	Gemballa Spider 2013 Geneva International Motor Show Photo ©2013 Norbert Aepli, Switzerland This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. View photo of Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C Spider at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show - 3.5MB
	Photo ©2013 Bill Crittenden 2013 Attack of the Plastic View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Model Car - 3.5MB
	Photo ©2013 Bill Crittenden 2013 GTR Summer NNL View photo of McLaren MP4-12C Model Car - 2.9MB

2012 Specifications

Chassis
Body Style	2-door
Exterior Dimensions
Length	177.5"
Width	75.1"
Height	47.2"
Wheelbase	105.1"
Track (F/R)	62.3"/65.2"
Drivetrain
Layout	Rear wheel drive
Engine
Type	V8
Displacement	3.8L/232 cu. in.
Valvetrain	32-valve DOHC
Induction	Twin turbochargers
Horsepower (SAE Net)	592hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque (SAE Net)	443 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm
Transmission & Final Drive
Transmission	7-speed dual clutch automatic
Suspension & Steering
Front	Control arms, coil springs
Rear	Control arms, coil springs
Steering	Electrohydraulically assisted
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Brakes	Vented discs with ABS
Tires	235/35YR-19 Pirelli PZero Corsa
Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight	2873 lbs. dry
Performance
0-60 mph	3.0 seconds*
Quarter Mile	10.9 seconds @ 135 mph
Top Speed	205 mph
Price
Base Price	$231,400

*=As tested by Automobile, April 2011

Article Index

Date	Article	Author/Source
29 June 2012	NEW car from McLaren - the 12c Spider	Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
3 July 2012	McLaren MP4 12c Spider - full details and pictures	Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
12 July 2012	McLaren MP4 12C Spider video	Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
15 August 2012	McLaren 12c Can Am Edition	Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
3 March 2014	Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision that Nonconforming 2012 McLaren MP4[12C] Passenger Cars are Eligible for Importation	Federal Register: NHTSA (Claude H. Harris)
11 April 2014	Extension of Comment Period on Whether Nonconforming 2012 McLaren MP4[12C] Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation	Federal Register: NHTSA (Jeffrey Giuseppe)
11 June 2014	How To Melt The Bumper On A McLaren MP4 12C	Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey
3 April 2015	Decision That Nonconforming 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation	Federal Register: NHTSA (Jeffrey M. Giuseppe)
11 June 2015	McLaren Automotive, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance	Federal Register: NHTSA (Jeffrey Giuseppe)
9 February 2016	McLaren Automotive, Inc. (McLaren), Grant of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance	Federal Register: NHTSA (Jeffrey M. Giuseppe)

McLaren MP4-12C