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McLaren 12C

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The Car Guide rating 0.0/5 N/A Detailed ratings

Price $258,700 – $287,200 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.8 – 18.5 L/100km

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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…

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Sea-Doo RXP-X vs T-Rex 16S vs McLaren MP4-12C vs NASCAR

During an impromptu discussion at the last Montreal Boat Show, the folks at BRP mentioned to us that their all-new 300-horsepower, Sea-Doo RXP-X watercraft was faster off the line than many sports cars. What could be more interesting than a good discussion between performance enthusiasts? “Challenge accepted,” we said at …September 22, 2016

Two McLarens in Saint-Eustache, An Unforgettable Test and World Premier

It was a day of exceptional premiers at the St-Eustache Autodrome. On that track, no one had ever driven these two versions of the McLaren MP4-12C, a superb carbon-fibre sports car that took off in hot pursuit of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and other brands nearly two years ago. Before …November 22, 2013

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The end of the McLaren MP4-12C

With the unveiling of the 650S (which is a heavily updated version of the MP4-12C), a lot of people were wondering what place the 12C would take, now that the new model was more advanced, more agile, more powerful and about the same price (if you are looking for a …April 7, 2014

Dubai Police Get a McLaren MP4-12C

Santa delivered a stunning McLaren MP4-12C to the Dubai police force this year. It’s a car that joins the Aston Martin One-77, Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 already in service with the more spoiled police forces around the world. It represents quite a leap from the Dodge Chargers …December 30, 2013

McLaren MP4-12C Spider: The right to dream!

Unveiled last year, this exotic sports car was considered at the time as one of the most desirable of its category, thanks to the timeless appeal of its bodywork and the outlandish acceleration and performance offered by its 616 horsepower twin-turbo V8. This year, McLaren adds to that appeal by …January 14, 2013

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MP4-12C on track

The Car Guide had the chance to track test in a world exclusive premier the McLaren MP4-12C and the MP4-12C Can-Am Edition.

Exclusive premier the McLaren MP4-12C and the MP4-12C Can-Am Edition

The Car Guide had the chance to track test in a world exclusive premier the McLaren MP4-12C and the MP4-12C Can-Am Edition.

McLaren 12C Spider: Rhys Millen vs Chanelle Sladics

McLaren 12C Spider: Rhys Millen vs Chanelle Sladics

McLaren MP4-12C 2012

McLaren MP4-12C 2012

The Car Guide rating N/A

Pros

Stunning performance
Road holding benchmark in its category
Unsurpassed comfort for a sports car
Exclusivity guaranteed

Cons

Less expressive than a Ferrari 458 Italia
Reliability not yet proven
Slightly difficult to enter vehicle
Only one dealer in Canada (Toronto)

Driving	10/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	N/A
Winter driving	N/A
Comfort	N/A

What's new in 2013

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