2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

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Rating8.4

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Compact Coupe
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$229,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The breathtaking exterior design language

Limited interior storage space

New model by McLaren Automotive

Comes with a great degree of customization

Costly available features

Insane performance with unbothered acceleration

Specs & Features

$229,000

price

592 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

3.8L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Coupe is a direct competitor to the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, the Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe, and the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Coupe. With standalone trim, the MP4-12C starts off at an MSRP of $229,000. It is offered with a 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission, producing 592 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the MP4-12C manages a 0-60 of 3.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2012 MP4-12C Coupe doesn’t have trim options but what it does has a never-ending features list at your disposal. Some of these features we think are worth your time include a sports exhaust system, Azure Blue exterior paint, Almond White upholstery, power heated front seats, parking sensors, and carbon ceramic brakes.

Trims

    Base
    $229,000 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

$229,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.37

Horsepower

592 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$229,832- $257,000

Gasoline

8.58

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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$387,000

Gasoline

7.46

700 hp @ 8250 rpm

509 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

2

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2012 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.1 sec10.7 sec210 mph
    2.8 sec10.5 sec-
    3 sec11.0 sec210 mph

    2012 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg19 gal.-
      12 mpg17 mpg14 mpg22.7 gal.272.4/385.9 mi.
      11 mpg17 mpg13 mpg23.8 gal.261.8/404.6 mi.

      2012 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        177.4 in.75.2 in.47.2 in.4 in.105.1 in.
        188.2 in.79.9 in.44.7 in.5.3 in.106.3 in.
        178.2 in.76.3 in.47.8 in.4 in.104.3 in.

        2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

        Ranked #4

        176.8 in.72.9 in.50.4 in.4 in.92.7 in.

        2012 Mclaren MP4-12C vs competitor's towing capacity

          Car Name
          Payload Capacity
          Weight
          SourceCompare
          -3161 lbs.
          672 lbs.3472 lbs.
          -3490 lbs.

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          2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

          Horsepower : 592 hp @ 7000 rpm

          MPG Combined : 18 mpg

          0-60 : 3.1 sec

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