McLaren prices MP4-12C at $229,000
03-19-10, 07:46 PM
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03-19-10, 07:49 PM
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Simply amazing!
Here's the Autoblog article:
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/19/m...-have-arrived/
If you read our deep dive on the McLaren MP4-12C, you're thoroughly up to speed on the automaker's latest foray into supercardom. However, something was missing. McLaren hadn't provided the rudimentary performance figures to keep bench racers and keyboard jockeys frothing at the mouth. Until today.
According to recent reports the MP4-12C is able to crack the 60 mph mark in "under three seconds" when utilizing the launch control feature on its seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Partnered with its 2,870 curb weight (there's still some debate if that's "dry" or fully loaded with fluids) and 600 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, the more telling stat is its 0-124 mph time of "under 10 seconds."
For those of you keeping track at home, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo hits 60 in 3.2 seconds, the Corvette ZR1 breaks the mark at 3.5 seconds, with the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and Ferrari 458 Italia coming in at 3.4 and 3.3 seconds respectively – not to mention the Nissan GT-R's 3.5-second run. So, is Maranello losing sleep tonight? Not likely. But there's officially a new player in the supercar set, and we can't wait to get our grubby paws on it.
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mcla...y-unveiling/#2
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mclaren-mp4-12c-0/#2
Here's the Autoblog article:
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/19/m...-have-arrived/
If you read our deep dive on the McLaren MP4-12C, you're thoroughly up to speed on the automaker's latest foray into supercardom. However, something was missing. McLaren hadn't provided the rudimentary performance figures to keep bench racers and keyboard jockeys frothing at the mouth. Until today.
According to recent reports the MP4-12C is able to crack the 60 mph mark in "under three seconds" when utilizing the launch control feature on its seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Partnered with its 2,870 curb weight (there's still some debate if that's "dry" or fully loaded with fluids) and 600 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, the more telling stat is its 0-124 mph time of "under 10 seconds."
For those of you keeping track at home, the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo hits 60 in 3.2 seconds, the Corvette ZR1 breaks the mark at 3.5 seconds, with the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and Ferrari 458 Italia coming in at 3.4 and 3.3 seconds respectively – not to mention the Nissan GT-R's 3.5-second run. So, is Maranello losing sleep tonight? Not likely. But there's officially a new player in the supercar set, and we can't wait to get our grubby paws on it.
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mcla...y-unveiling/#2
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mclaren-mp4-12c-0/#2
03-20-10, 10:49 AM
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ha jenson button and hamilton doing the unveiling
yet all i hear in my head is clarckson's nerdy voice acting saying "mmmmmm wanna check out my MP4 dash 12 C?"
lol
yet all i hear in my head is clarckson's nerdy voice acting saying "mmmmmm wanna check out my MP4 dash 12 C?"
lol
03-20-10, 12:51 PM
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no kidding
theyve made the almost perfect car (as it seems on paper and looks wise)
they've got the celebrity endorsement thing down (with their F1 involvement)
they've got the legendary brand behind it
all thats left is the name
but could it be they are tired and sick of car manufacturers using names so much that they just want to be different?
theyve made the almost perfect car (as it seems on paper and looks wise)
they've got the celebrity endorsement thing down (with their F1 involvement)
they've got the legendary brand behind it
all thats left is the name
but could it be they are tired and sick of car manufacturers using names so much that they just want to be different?
03-21-10, 09:54 AM
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These two videos are quite a bit long but worth watching every minute of the Press conference. God I fell in love with this car. Only thing now is to figure out how to earn enough to pay for one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6TZ--S2Qzc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rHAIfN04DU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6TZ--S2Qzc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rHAIfN04DU