2014 Mclaren MP4-12C

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Rating8.2

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Compact Coupe
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$239,400 - $265,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exquisite exterior design

Rivals offer better performance

No major changes

Zippy acceleration

Options are too expensive

Enchanting exhaust note

Thumping power figures

Specs & Features

$239,400

price

616 hp @ 7500 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual w/od

transmission

3.8L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2014 Mclaren MP4-12C Coupemakes for an excellent contender in the midsize coupe class. With a single trim on offer, the Mclaren MP4-12C Coupe has a base MSRP of $239,400 and competes directly with the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe, and the Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe. Only a 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 616 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.0 seconds, the Mclaren MP4-12C Coupe maintains a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

Featuring a beefy engine and numerous features, the 2014 Mclaren MP4-12C Coupe is priced at $239,400 in its single trim option. In terms of extras, we do recommend Carbon Ceramic brakes ($13,800), a sport exhaust ($6,330), and a Carbon Fiber interior upgrade ($4,200).

Trims

    Base
    $239,400 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth/Leather Seat trim
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio

Compare to similar cars

Price

$239,400- $265,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.21

Horsepower

616 hp @ 7500 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$39,900- $51,700

Gasoline

7.93

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$39,900- $42,900

Gasoline

7.91

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$52,000- $60,400

Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$69,600- $77,900

Gasoline

8.96

450 hp @ 8250 rpm

316 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$40,500- $54,900

Gasoline

8.32

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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$84,885- $107,385

Gasoline

7.59

640 hp @ 6200 rpm

600 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

2

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$315,888

Gasoline

7.95

731 hp @ 8250 rpm

509 lb.-ft.

2

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$233,509- $288,000

Gasoline

8.18

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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$79,000- $174,000

Gasoline

7.75

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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2014 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3 sec--
    2.9 sec10.8 sec211 mph
    3 sec11.0 sec210 mph
    3.1 sec11.3 sec-
    3.3 sec--
    3.78 sec--

    2014 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg19 gal.-
      23 mpg35 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/553 mi.
      2014 Audi TT

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.347.6/489.8 mi.
      2014 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/396 mi.
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg15.9 gal.286.2/413.4 mi.

      2014 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.5 in.75.1 in.47.2 in.4 in.105.1 in.
        201 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.1 in.116.3 in.
        201 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5.2 in.116.3 in.
        188.7 in.74.5 in.52 in.4.7 in.108.3 in.

        2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

        Ranked #3

        185.1 in.78.4 in.43.9 in.4 in.104.3 in.
        183 in.73.2 in.53.8 in.4 in.108.3 in.

        2014 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's towing capacity

          Car Name
          Payload Capacity
          Weight
          SourceCompare
          -3161 lbs.
          882 lbs.4009 lbs.
          800 lbs.3153 lbs.
          2014 Audi TT

          Ranked #1

          772 lbs.3175 lbs.
          840 lbs.3470 lbs.
          -2758 lbs.

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          2014 Mclaren MP4-12C

          Horsepower : 616 hp @ 7500 rpm

          MPG Combined : 18 mpg

          0-60 : 3 sec

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