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McLaren Automotive MP4-12C: Performance Stats and Mega Gallery with 100 High-Res Photos

Set to be let loose upon the public come Spring 2011, McLaren Automotive's MP4-12C has a lot to live up to. In order to make sure attention hasn't been waning, McLaren recently had the car's public unveiling at its HQ in Woking, England, where the maker released more details on the MP4-12C including the supercar's performance stats.

The 12C (as they refer to it) packs a mid-mounted 3.8 liter V8, developed in-house by McLaren. Thanks to the twin turbos, it develops 600-horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.

According to the McLaren, the supercar is capable of reaching 100km/h (62mph) in less than 3,0 seconds and 200 km/h (124mph) in under 10 seconds while completing the quarter mile in around 11 seconds and reaching a top speed in excess of 200mph or 322km/h.

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McLaren F1 is the world's first production road car to feature an all carbon composite monocoque and body structure. This unique material combines the low weight necessary for performance with exceptional strength to exceed demanding industry safety requirements.
Its engine is a 6.1 litre, quad-cam, 48-valve V12 power unit produces no less than 627 horsepower.

Each McLaren F1 is tailor-made to the owners personal specification, featured as standard full air conditioning, a superb ultra lightweight CD stereo system and exclusive hand-made luggage in soft leather.

General Info

Price:
$890,000

Length:
169 in (4,288 mm)

Curb Weight:
2512 lbs

Layout:
Mid-Engine/RWD

Transmission:
6-Speed Manual

Engine

Type:
V12

Displacement:
6064 cc

Horsepower:
627 bhp @ 7400 rpm

Torque:
479 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Redline:
7500 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph:
3.2 sec

0-100 mph:
6.3 sec

Top Speed:
240 mph

Miles Per Gallon:
12 mpg