McLaren had not built a road car from scratch since the F1 road car ended in 1998, a 13-year gap before the 12C.
Lead trim: 12C Spider
McLaren Automotive 12C / 12C2011–2014
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FactMcLaren had not built a road car from scratch since the F1 road car ended in 1998, a 13-year gap before the 12C.
The MP4-12C, renamed simply 12C in 2012, marked McLaren's return to production cars for the first time since the F1 ended in 1998. Development began in 2005 and series production started in February 2011 at Woking. It has a carbon-fibre composite chassis and a Ricardo-built 3.8-litre M838T twin-turbo V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and dihedral doors. The Spider with a retractable hard top debuted in July 2012. Production ended in April 2014 with more than 3,400 built, and it was succeeded by the 650S.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12C Coupé | 2011–2014 | 3.8 L V8 | 607 hp | — | 2.9 s | RWD | dual-clutch | — |
| 12C Spider | 2012–2014 | 3.8 L V8 | 607 hp | — | — | RWD | dual-clutch | — |
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