Description
In the heart of Great Britain, nestled among the rolling hills of Woking, stands the McLaren Technology Centre. A high-tech temple to speed, innovation and precision. This is where the story of Bruce McLaren began in the 1960s, a New Zealand racing driver with an unbridled desire to go faster than anyone else. He founded McLaren in 1963, with the aim not only of dominating Formula 1, but also of one day building a supercar for the road. In 1993, that dream came true for the first time with the legendary McLaren F1. But it wasn't until 2011 that the brand made its definitive entry into the world of modern road-legal supercars with a model of its own: the McLaren MP4-12C. A year later, the ultimate embodiment of speed and freedom followed with the MP4-12C Spider.
The model name may sound like a robot from a science fiction film, but each part of it has a meaning:
MP4 refers to McLaren Project 4, a designation that goes back to Ron Dennis' team (Project 4 Racing) which merged with the McLaren F1 team in the early 1980s.
The 12 is an internal performance index that reflects the ratio between power, weight, efficiency and driving dynamics.
C stands for Carbon, a reference to the ultra-light carbon fibre monocoque chassis, which was first introduced by McLaren in Formula 1.
The MP4-12C Spider could be fitted with a convertible top relatively easily.
Thanks to the carbon chassis, McLaren was able to remove the roof without compromising the structural integrity of the car.
Under the bonnet was a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 625 hp. The car accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 329 km/h, all while the retractable hardtop roof could open in just 17 seconds, even while driving at up to 30 km/h. The car's traction and balance were phenomenal, thanks in part to the ProActive Chassis Control system, which eliminated the need for traditional stabiliser bars.
Production of the MP4-12C Spider ran from 2012 to 2014. A total of approximately 3,083 Spiders were built, making the model relatively rare compared to later McLarens such as the 570S or 720S.
The full list of options:
Meridian Surround Sound System
Exterior Special Paint - Carbon Black
Retractable Hardtop - Body Colour
Door Mirror - Body Colour
Sports Exhaust
Stealth Pack
Front Splitter - Standard
Engine Covers - Standard
Side Intake - Body Colour
Wheel Arch - Standard
Diffuser - Dark Palladium
Badge Set - Rocket Red
Semi-Aniline and Perforated Leather Interior
Sill Panel - Standard
Electric and Heated Memory Seats
Seat Back - Carbon Black
Carbon Fibre Interior Upgrade
S/Wheel Finish - Carbon Black Leather
Seat Outer - Carb Blk Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Inner - Harissa Red Perforated Leather
Seat Stitch - Harissa Red
Contrast Stitch - Harissa Red
Piping - Red Leather
Door Insert - Harissa Red Perf Leather
Seat Bolster - Harissa Red Perf Leather
Facia Outer - Carb Blk Semi-Aniline Leather
Facia Inner - Carb Blk Semi-Aniline Leather
McLaren MP4-12C Spider
2013 Model Year
Europe
Vehicle Specification - Austria
Left Hand Drive
Branded Floor Mat Set
Ashtray
Owners Manual - German
System Language - German
Warning Triangle and First Aid Kit
Battery Charger - Lithium-ion
Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
Volumetric Alarm
Nose Lift
Super-Lightweight Wheel - Stealth
Iron Brakes - Red Calipers
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
