Rendering: McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Car News, McLaren — By MR on June 16, 2011 at 10:40 pm — 1 Comment

Our friends at Teamspeed are reporting that a McLaren MP4-12C Spider is on its way following the rumours that we would see the release of one new product each year for the next five years.

The mono-tub on the MP4-12C Spider should ensure rigidity regardless of the final design chosen so there will be no likelihood of compromised rigidity. The mechanicals should remain the same as the coupe’s. So you’ll find a 592bhp twin-turbocharged 3.8 liter V8 engine perfectly fitted behind the cabin. A seven-speed twin-clutch Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG) is to be the only transmission offered with shifting controlled via paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

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Video: CAR Magazine Tests MP4-12C Against Its Rivals

McLaren, Videos — By MR on June 16, 2011 at 10:04 pm — 9 Comments

CAR Magazine has pitched the new McLaren MP4-12C against its rivals, the Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Lamborghini Gallardo Performante, Audi R8 V10 and Mercedes SLS AMG.

The CAR team used Rockingham race circuit so Le Mans driver formerly known as the Stig, Ben Collins could lap each sports car against the clock. At the end of three days testing they picked their winner, the very best supercar on sale today.

The full story is available in the new July 2011 issue of CAR, but the Brits will also release more footage and info over the upcoming days.

Two videos have initially been released, showing the SLS AMG and Audi R8 V10 lapping the circuit. Check out the timed laps in the hands of ex-Stig Ben Collins at Rockingham via the onboard videos below.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG laptime: 1min 33.01sec

Audi R8 V10 laptime: 1min 31.06sec

Every single day we will add one more video until the full film is released on the 20th of June. First new footage is the Performance lapping the track. Stay tuned for more!

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante: 1min 29.92 sec

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