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McLaren MP4-12C. For the enthusiast speed in the automotive world must be familiar with the McLaren MP4-12C. The car was designed in 2009 and was released from 2011 is capable of racing 0-100 kph in 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 333 kph.

MP4-12C manufactured by McLaren Automotive consistent fight in the F1 racing pole. You can imagine the quality of MP4-12C when associated with application of F1 racing technology, a motorsport event that is always showcased leading technical breakthrough on the planet.

After marketing the MP4-12C coupe (hard-topped) for about a year, offering a version of Spider McLaren later, ie the MP4-12C convertible roof (can be opened and closed).

MP4-12C is claimed to reach a maximum speed of 326 kph, and perform acceleration 0-100 kph in 3.1 seconds (like its coupe version), although weight gain of 40 kg because the mechanism of opening and closing the roof. Only the maximum speed is not the same as the coupe version of its additional weight because of it.

MP4-12C Spider offers a two-piece hard roof that folds into the space behind the seat. The compact folding roof design makes McLaren can maintain the glass cover over the engine as visual appeal.


Folding roof belongs MP4-12C Spider can be opened or closed within just 17 seconds, up to a maximum speed of 35 kph car. Operation is quite simple, with buttons that are placed on the side of the driver's door.

Interestingly, the rear glass folding roof can be operated independently. This glass can be a wind breaker when the roof is folded, and can be closed when the roof vents.

Still a matter of practicality, McLaren also provides two storage pockets in the back seat when the roof is closed. The bag is 52 liters volume treat consumer expectations do not want to lose the storage of goods, although MP4-12C is now the Spider.

Car power is supplied from the same engine as the coupe version of the newly revised two months ago. Mechanical heart-capacity 3.8-liter V8 that produces 616 hp power is the only available engine McLaren after the revision.

MP4-12C Spider can equal the record for the coupe version acceleration 0-100 kph (3.1 seconds), but more than 0.2 seconds to accelerate 0-198 kph (to 9.0 seconds). The maximum speed of the MP4-12C Spider is 313 kph when the roof is open, and 326 kph when the roof is closed.

MP4-12C Spider also uses carbon fiber chassis of Monoceli as used on the coupe version. McLaren said there was no reinforcement tembahan the chassis to compensate for the reduction of the roof on the Spider.

That added just roll over in the trunk behind the seat. Even if there are other changes, it is the application of audio system to adjust volume with the condition when the roof is open or closed. Not to forget, features climate control (adjusting cabin temperature), also revised to comply with the conditions of opening and closing the roof.

Interest to have the MP4-12C Spider? Spend around 195 500 pounds, with deliveries starting in November.