McLaren MP4-12 Render

McLaren’s new F430 challenging supercar is due to be officially unveiled tomorrow! We’ve been calling it ‘P11’, however we’re now hearing that it’s going to be called the MP4-12C. It’s also confirmed that the MP4-12C will be the first of three to be released in the near future as McLaren looks to separate it’s Formula 1 operations from it’s production car’s.

So what can we look forward to seeing tomorrow? The answer to that one isn’t quite as exciting as the company’s last solo venture, the McLaren F1. Expect to see a highly technical car with plenty of Formula 1 inspired innovations. Self-adjusting suspension, gullwing doors, a Wi-Fi connection and a floating dash like those seen in the latest Volvo’s.

This news comes straight from the words of CEO Ron Dennis in an interview he gave with UK newspaper ‘The Times‘.

WorldCarFans appear to have found a source willing to divulge details too. Over there they say that the MP4-12C will make use of a carbon-fiber monocoque frame. Power will come from a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V8 petrol coupled with a 7-speed gearbox. Power will be rated at between 600 and 700bhp.

So, what’s in the name? In 1997 McLaren ran a car which also went by the name of MP4-12. This car featured a system that allowed the driver to adjust the brake balance when exiting slow speed corners, eliminating understeer and wheelspin as a result. This ‘brake steer’ system is rumored to make an appearance in the forthcoming MP4-12.

The MP4-12C will most likely retail at around £150,000 (€170,000) making it McLaren mid-size product. Two production ready vehicles will follow, one as a rival to the Porsche 911, another to rival the Lamborghini Murcielago (or it’s successor as the case may be!).

We’ll bring you the official details soon as we can.

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5 COMMENTS

  1. The design is not very exiting, the specs are not very exiting (as tiff needell says “real supercars have at least 12 cylinders”), so it’d better be very good on blacktop.

  2. Don’t compare the P111 with the F1 or the SLR which have been supercars. This will be a more “regular, daily use” car.

    IMHO too much F430 looking.

  3. Reminds me about the Ascari-KZ1 or an facelifted Honda NSX…anyhow…
    I guess it’s not supposed to be a “supercar” but a real sportscar like the F430 or the 911…
    But it’s still exciting!

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