McLaren plotting hardcore 12C to rival Ferrari 458 Speciale - report Should have about 650 bhp McLaren is allegedly working on a more powerful and lighter version of the 12C to better compete with Ferrari's new 458 Speciale. Planned to come out later this year, the hardcore 12C is tipped to be quicker than the 458 Speciale and will make use of an improved version of the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine with an output estimated at 650 HP (478 kW). It will utilize the same carbon fiber MonoCell as the regular 12C and will be offered as standard with carbon-ceramic brakes. Expect to see other tweaks to enhance performance as well as a different exterior with styling cues taken from the P1. The report also suggests all future road-going McLarens are going to come with P1's front end, while the interior of the rumored upgraded 12C will also receive some modifications. Exterior changes won't be just for styling as the modifications will provide the car with a significantly improved aerodynamic performance. Most likely this new high-end 12C will be based on the upcoming facelift set to come out in the next several months.
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McLaren Automotive will return to the International Geneva Motor Show this year with its fastest, most engaging, best equipped and most beautiful series-production supercar yet. The McLaren 650S joins the range as an additional model alongside the successful 12C and sold-out McLaren P1, and learns from both models as well as 50 years of competing in the highest levels of motorsport. Available as a fixed-head coupé or as a Spider, with a retractable folding hard top, the McLaren 650S promises to redefine the high performance supercar segment, and has been designed and developed to provide the ultimate in driver engagement on the road and on the race track. McLaren is a fast moving company, continually striving for improvements and technical advantages. We are always seeking to innovate, to be the class leaders, to bring new technologies and thinking to market. Thats our Formula 1 heritage shining through, explains Mike Flewitt. Everything weve learnt from the 12C and the McLaren P1 has gone into the design and development of the McLaren 650S The 650S badge designation refers to the power output 650PS (641 bhp), - of the unique British-built McLaren M838T twin turbo V8 engine. S stands for Sport, underlining the focus and developments made to handling, transmission, drivability and engagement. Performance figures will be confirmed ahead of the Geneva. The design is inspired by the McLaren P1. The front bumper gives the McLaren 650S a dramatic, yet clean appearance and sits below new LED headlamps which reflect a similar look to the McLaren P1. The more integrated front splitter contributes to increased levels of downforce, giving a greater level of steering feeling and confidence to the driver on turn-in, while also adding to the agility and the cars handling balance. Unique door blades behind the front wheels direct air from the trailing edges of the front splitter, further benefiting front-end grip and vehicle balance. The McLaren 650S builds on experience from success on the track, and groundbreaking technologies fitted to other McLaren models. Active aerodynamics, which feature on both the 12C and McLaren P1, have been further developed and honed to ensure the ultimate performance and ability for the McLaren 650S. The McLaren Airbrake, originally fitted to the 12C and 12C Spider and designed to offer optimised levels of downforce on the rear of the car, now operates with a greater level of functionality providing increased stability. The newly developed system means the Airbrake deploys whenever the car senses extra downforce is advisable rather than simply under braking or when manually operated in Aero mode. Below the Airbrake, a distinctive rear three-piece bumper, similar to the GT3 racing version of the 12C, compliments the aerodynamic shaping of the McLaren 650S. Unique side intakes behind the dihedral doors feed large, efficiently packaged, radiators which help provide the cooling requirements of the mid-mounted, compact engine. A new design five-spoke lightweight forged 650S alloy wheel is unique to the model, and are fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres to offer optimised roadholding, handling and driver feedback the bespoke MC1 branded tyres have been developed alongside the McLaren 650S by McLaren technology partner Pirelli, and offer strong performance in normal road conditions and on track. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Saw a white MC-12 today. Rego 480...sounds familiar, but anyway..... looked very nice. Anyone who says this isn't a head turner is delusional IMO
Moretti how many have you seen on the road? They are the only thing that turns my head here in HK where Porsche are like dust and Fcars not much less... Sound is awesome.
