The MP4-12C of your dreams is possible on the configuration of the McLaren supercar McLaren is a manufacturer of its own and is therefore launching its configurator to its first production model, the MP4-12C. Hue of body, interior bay window but nothing is impossible at McLaren. It is also possible to distinguish certain body parts like the front spoiler or mirrors a different hue. The English brand can provide the same triangle and yellow vest and a matching set of luggage to the car. The interior offers numerous options, especially with embedded technology. McLaren hopes to sell 1,000 copies of the MP4-12C next year. The manufacturer has yet provided any price.
By 1993 to 1998 only produced a limited edition McLaren F1, the British were a strong fragrance brand in the super sports car segment. Approximately 1.5 million marks expensive, reaching the knowledge developed by Formula 1 bolide with its 627 bhp BMW V12-6 ,1-liter engine in the rear, a top speed of 391 km / h - a mark that had long had existence .
McLaren MP4-12C: super sports car alone
2009 began with the McLaren MP4-12C for another bombshell in the supercar segment. After an interlude which has produced in collaboration with Mercedes different variants of the Mercedes SLR McLaren, the British once again go its own way.
As was the McLaren F1, so the McLaren MP4-12C benefited from the experience of Formula 1 car maker. Sun is also in the MP4-12C a one-piece, only 80-pound carbon fiber monocoque cabin certainly the backbone of the two-seater super sports car. This is supposed to combine enormous strength, low weight in itself. Crash elements of aluminum on the front and rear complement the carbon fiber cell. However, not only in the McLaren chassis is based on self-development, so should all parts of the McLaren MP4-12C from the pen comes from McLaren, to switches and controls in the cockpit.
McLaren MP4-12C: The self-developed twin-turbo V8 makes 600 hp
So it is clear that for the first time the engine - the heart of the McLaren MP4-12C - produced at McLaren. Was developed with a 3.8-liter V8 engine with 90 degree cylinder angle, bring it, thanks to twin turbochargers and variable valve timing to just 600 hp and 600 Nm of torque at the same time and go to work very efficiently. A dry sump lubrication ensures the oil supply even under extreme loads. Information on performance or consumption make the British but not yet. His strength gives the V8 mid-engine, through an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with different driving modes on the rear axle. That is, as the front led by active, adaptive suspension, which also replaces the conventional stabilizers. The gear changes made via steering wheel paddles.
Reducing the overall weight of the McLaren MP4-12C carry the body panels of ultra-thin carbon fiber laminate, compact design, a lightweight composite brake system with a high proportion of aluminum - also a ceramic brakes will have to be - a move the cooler into the back-and-light forged wheels with. These measure 19 inches at the front and 20 inch rear. Optimize the aerodynamics of active body elements, additional delay work is performed by an air brake.
The shape of the MP4-12C is designed only to output
A lot of Formula 1 know-how to put in the formal design of the MP4-12C. By relocating the cooler into the back of the nose could be kept extremely flat, but will find a large enough trunk space. The overall shape of the MP4, together with the completely flat underbody is designed only to output and hence on vehicle dynamics. The MP4-face feature bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights and a large air intake. On the flanks of the large air intakes and the stick forward pivoting doors, above the eye. The rear end is in turn by a large diffuser and the hochgelegten exhaust tailpipes and the transverse elements having LED taillights hidden-dominated. From the air, the transparent engine cover gives a clear view of the machine room.
Extensive facilities on board
The facilities of the McLaren MP4-12C include ABS, ESP, traction control, electronic brake force distribution, a Hill-hold function and a derivative of the Formula 1 Brake assist system called Steer. In the interior, wait two electrically adjustable bucket seats, and in the doors and positioned on the center console controls. A touchscreen bundles have been important elements of navigation and the high-end sound system. In addition, the MP4 air conditioning, airbags, parking sensors, and numerous compartments behind the seats in between takes on board.
The McLaren will compete with Porsche Turbo and Co
To survive in the hotly contested market for super sports car to be able to McLaren uses a combination of driving performance values in absolute first class - are meant Bugatti, Pagani, Koenigsegg - should lie with a price of 140,000 to 200,000 euros. Thus, the McLaren MP4-12C take on competitors like the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Porsche Turbo, the Lamborghini Gallardo, the Aston Martin DB9 or the Bentley Continental GT. Nevertheless, the British from 2011 to annually sell about 1,000 models of the world's MP4-12C and produce a small, 35 dealers counting, exclusive dealer network. A quarter of them will go to the U.S. to remain a further quarter in the British Isles.
MP4-12C Pictures Gallery On Thursday at the headquarters of the company McLaren Automotive in the British town of Woking, Berkshire, a presentation of super MP4-12C - the first new model from this manufacturer since the legendary F1.
From zero to one hundred kilometers per hour and new break up in less than three seconds, and up to 200 kilometers per hour - for 10 seconds. For comparison, the acceleration to the same speed at supercar Porsche 911 Turbo S, Ferrari 458 Italia and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera is 10,8, 10,4 and 10,2 seconds respectively. A quarter of a mile coupe McLaren MP4-12C passes for 11 seconds, and for a complete stop from 200 kilometers per hour and the car takes only five seconds. Maximum speed of the machine is 320 kilometers per hour.
Overall length of the British supercar is 4507 mm, width - 1908 mm, and height - 1199 mm. Vehicle weight is 1,300 kilograms, which is 80 kilograms less than that of one of the main rivals McLaren MP4-12C - Ferrari 458 Italia. Such index developers could be achieved through extensive use in the construction of carbon fiber and aluminum coupe. For example, full carbon fiber monocoque, which carries the details of the chassis, frame and so on, weighs just 80 kilograms, and brakes with forged aluminum hubs allowed to "bounce" eight kilograms. Engineers also managed to achieve almost perfect weight distribution on the axes - 43:57 in favor of the back.
In the engine compartment new items is eight-cylinder petrol engine with an angle of 90 degrees to the collapse of the cylinders and the two turbines, developed by Ricardo. Displacement engine, capable of "spun" to 8500 revolutions per minute, is 3.8 liters, and power - 600 horsepower. Maximum torque of 600 Nm is available with three thousand revolutions per minute, with 80 per cent of this figure was in the range of 2000-6500 revolutions per minute. The unit works in tandem with a seven-robotic Graziano gearbox with two clutches and a choice of steps paddles petals.
Transmission has several operating modes: "normal", "sport", "winter", a fully automatic and Launch Control. They can be selected depending on the settings of the car, which the driver can adjust to your wishes. For example, in the "controllability" (Handling) Electronics modifies the "gravity" steering, system settings and suspension stabilization, as in the "power pack" (Powertrain) is regulated by the response to the gas pedal, the volume of the exhaust system and the speed change steps in CPR.
In addition, McLaren MP4-12C receive the active rear spoiler that can act as air brakes, adjustable dampers, electronically controlled, and carbon-ceramic brakes offered as options.
The company expects McLaren to take a four per cent of the total market supercars. British expect to sell 1,000 cars annually MP4-12C. To the dealer (their total number is 35 - in the United States, Britain, Germany, Asia, Europe and the Middle East) supercar will do in the beginning of 2011. The cost of new items on the British market will amount to 175 thousand pounds sterling.
