At the Paris Motor Show, McLaren showcased the most iconic car of the century, the McLaren P1, beside that legendary vehicle was the, McLaren MP4-12C Spider. A car that will always be a rival to the Ferrari 458.
Now the the new McLaren MP4-12C Spider comes with a retractable roof, which apparently takes 17seconds to open/close and you cannot drive at more than 30 km/h, as because the roof is made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic, just behind the seats is an motorized window, which can be used when the roof is off and can be lowered while topping it up, allowing a access to the engine, which is located at the center, covered transparently.
Talking about the space this new MP4-12C Spider provides, when the roof is shut down, it turns out to be, the largest capacity version of the coupe, where we have an additional 52 liters space.
Taking a look at the powertrain figures we see that, the new McLaren MP4-12C holds to itself a 3.8-liter V8 engine is mated to a 7-speed, 2-clutch transmission SSG(Seamless Shift Gearbox) capable of delivering 625 hp, which makes it run a 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds, and to 200 km/h at 9 seconds, to top speed of 329 km/h. These figures are made possible, due to the use of advanced electronic management content by weight of the massive use of carbon. This new McLaren MP4-12C tips at the scale of 1474 kg. And the Spider does not burn excessive amounts of gasoline – an average of 11.7 liters per 100 km.
The details about the pricing hasn’t been released up till now, but this is for sure that, the deliveries will begin next month, November. For more updates stay tuned onto SpeedLux, and yes don’t forget to take a look at the pictures.
Since returning to the road cars in 2011, McLaren had never been present at an international exhibition. The constructor of Woking therefore strikes a blow for his first public appearance with the heiress of the famous F1 but also unveiling its version discoverable berlinetta MP4-12C. Scathing retort to the Ferrari 458 Spider , the MP4-12C Spider incorporates ingredients cut by adding extra spice coupled with the retractable roof. The model also benefit from all the latest changes that have been made with the vintage “2013” the McLaren.
625 horses hair in the wind
This means that the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 developed by the brand announce a whopping 625 hp (600 above) that the Spider catapult from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.1 seconds and to 200 km / h 9 seconds to stop at 329 km / h! Ballistic figures possible with advanced electronic management and content by weight of the massive use of carbon. With 1474 kg on the scale, the MP4-12C discoverable earns only 40 kg compared to the coupe. This extra weight is obviously related to system hard top that retracts behind the seats in 17 seconds up to 30 km / h. Even folded, it continues to show the engine under glass.
Changes
2013 version of the MP4-12C does not provide that extra power. The brand has indeed listened to the critics and journalists owners to improve their copy. 12C Spider takes full advantage of these improvements and loads and lifting the suspension to pass the bumps or parking outputs the most treacherous. The door opening sensor was also replaced by a single button, more convenient. Gearbox with double clutch for its part maintains the system of pre-loading speeds, but loses two pallets “notches” that allowed activate. They are now easier and provide better hit.
€ 230,000
The interior remains the same spectacular setting, combining a riot of carbon touches of Alcantara for technological and sporting atmosphere. And it is a minimum when one learns the amount of pain: € 230,800 without options … This means that it should not be very difficult to reach 245,000 – € 250,000 view – a model some custom. But this is the price to pay for any of the gears with the most links with the world of Formula 1 in the world.
