The 2013 McLaren MP4-12C update will make its official debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, featuring mild styling tweaks and a more powerful engine. Power from the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 has been boosted for the update, from 441kW to 460kW. The tweaked engine is connected to […]
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2012 International Engine of the Year Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced, with Ford, Ferrari, and BMW collecting multiple achievements in various categories. Taking home the overall 2012 International Engine of the Year Award is the new Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder. It gathered 401 points from the […]
McLaren MP4-12C service update adds 25kW
McLaren is offering its MP4-12C customers a service which boosts power up to 625hp (466kW) thanks to an engine computer remap. The service also comes with a range of other updates. Like a modern-day computer, McLaren is offering an update for the MP4-12C. Whether this is because current owners are […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs McLaren MP4-12C vs Lexus LFA
Ever wondered what’s quickest between a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren MP4-12C, and a Lexus LFA? Wonder no more, as a head-to-head race between them is here. Thanks to the guys at Motor Trend in the US, we can now witness the difference between these exotic and super-fast […]
McLaren MP4-12C Spider could debut at 2012 Goodwood Festival
There has been spy shots circulating in the industry lately, showing prototype versions of a McLaren MP4-12C Spider during testing. It’s only a matter of time now before the vehicle hits production. According to a recent Car and Driver report in the US, the drop top version of the company’s […]
McLaren MP4-12C, Dodge Viper ACR in high-speed autobahn crash
A trio of high-speed accidents on one of Germany’s famous autobahn highways occurred on Saturday, including a McLaren MP4-12C crash, a Dodge Viper ACR crash, and a Chevrolet Corvette crash. All three incidents took place on a similar stretch of unrestricted highway in Germany, causing major supercar destruction. Fortunately, no […]
McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake on the horizon – report
McLaren is apparently developing a shooting brake version of its latest supercar. Yes, a McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake, designed to take on the Ferrari FF. It all sounds a bit far-fetched; essentially, a McLaren wagon. But when you think about it, the Ferrari FF does sit in the market on […]
McLaren MP4-12C added to Hertz UK Supercar rental lineup
The McLaren MP4-12C can be rented in the UK from household rental company, Hertz. The car joins a list of other stunning vehicles apart of the Hertz Supercar rentals. Featuring a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 441kW of power and 601Nm of torque, helping the MP4-12C do 0-100km/h in around […]