McLaren is one of the oldest companies in producing top of
the line race cars apart from Ferrari. With such a record, the company
has been widely known and recognized for producing powerful engines and
exceptional aerodynamics specially made to win races. Known as the
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes operating team, they already have a whopping
169 races under their belt and have long been known as an innovator.
Race cars made from carbon-fiber has been their trademark and claim to
fame. This year, McLaren is at it again after being away from the
limelight in automotive production, in producing yet another model sure
to make heads turn upon first glance – the 2011 McLaren MP4-12C.
Performance
In terms of performance, with a remarkable track record from the
company, this McLaren will give potential customers confidence. This
model will run with a new M838T engine that was specifically designed
only for this model. It has a 3.8 liter V8 twin turbo engine that weighs
439 lbs yet produces up to 590 horsepower and 443lb-ft torque.
This car has a cosmic power to weight ratio of 455 bhp/tone
attributed to its lightweight component and carbon-fiber body. The key
idea behind such speed of this car is the low weight, high power
concept. This model can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.3 seconds and
customers can even opt for a high performance tire if they want a faster
acceleration of 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and top speed surpasses
previous models as it can reach up to 205 mph.
Transmission
Being a race car, this model only has a dual clutch transmission and
multiple settings of 7-speeds available. This model specifically has
unique features such as the Pre-clog which loads the clutch even before
you make a gear shift decreasing shift time to zero. An innovative
adjustable roll control feature has been added to this model making the
mechanical ones already obsolete. With the many features and innovations
added to this particular model, hardly anyone can ever resist this new
addition to the McLaren family.
As exciting as it everything sounds, from features to innovations, not
everyone was pleased with this new model. There are a few dissenters and
this McLaren model is no exception. There were unconfirmed reports of a
2011 McLaren Mp4-12C crashing upon test driving it in England. It was
reported that the company is trying to break the fastest lap time
recorded in history but unfortunately the car wasn’t able to handle the
pressure resulting in a car crash.
As a race car, it is expected to be one of the fastest and has the most
powerful engine of all. Though this model may have unconfirmed car crash
reports, it is not enough to underestimate what this race car can do.
With highly acclaimed innovations and unique features, this model is set
to bring new standards in race cars.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Est. Price: $229,000.00 |
| Engine: 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 | Horsepower: 592 HP |
| Transmission: 7-Speed dual-clutch | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
| 0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds | 1/4 Mile: 10.5 seconds |
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