Latest News On Mclaren MP4-12C

Two World Champion Test Drive The New 
Mclaren MP4-12C

McLaren is developing two more road cars besides the MP4-12C supercar that was officially unveiled in London. Ron Dennis, McLaren's executive chairman, said of the company's future models that "all will have two seats — we are a sports-car manufacturer — and you can safely assume that the engine will be in the back." There will be few options on the MP4-12C including a higher-performance model and a convertible. Mclaren set a standard monocoque chassis which the MP4's carbon-fiber tub and aluminum spaceframe structure effectively act as a separate chassis, the exterior body panels being unstressed. McLaren was able to use the same rolling chassis for three frontal crash tests.
The sacrificial forward aluminum section prevents damage to the tub and even the windshield. Eventhough the cost of producing this carbon tub is unique and cost around $60,000 , the technology that they used are the main fundamental for the car's dynamic performance that McLaren will say is a consequence of its strength, low weight and build accuracy and will almost certainly form the platform core of its future models.The engine- design by Mclaren itself and around 600-horsepower generated from the 3.8-liter V8 rear-engine and 442 pound-feet of torque, 369 of it from 2,000 rpm to 6,800 rpm.



Enjoy the Mclaren MP4-12C video below, and see the reaction from both Formula 1 World Champion has to say bout the car.




source: Insideline-MclarenAutomotive