TheSmokingTire – McLaren MP4-12C Review – Video

 

The McLaren MP4-12C was McLaren’s first real, proper entry into the production car world, and like the first of anything, there were a few teething issues. The electronics are finnicky, the fit and finish isn’t as good as the new cars, and there are no door handles at all. On the other hand, this car is, even four years on, even in the wet, an absolute masterpiece to drive, and the (relatively) low cost of entry for a low-mile MP4-12C these days means you can have a 600 HP McLaren on a 911 budget. As long as you save some for maintenance.

2014 McLaren MP4-12C Specs:

BASE PRICE: $241,900

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 232 cu in, 3799 cc
Power: 616 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
Length: 177.5 in
Width: 75.2 in Height: 47.4 in
Curb weigh (C/D est): 3200-3300 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 10.7 sec
Top speed: 205 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 15/22 mpg