We’ve discovered that there have actually been 10 McLaren MP4-12C High Sport models created – and one is up for grabs. Last week we reported on a very special run of five special McLarens – the McLaren MP4-12C High Sport – commissioned by a dealer and created by McLaren Special Operations at Woking. The MP4-12C High Sport adopted […]
McLaren MP4-12C High Sport – a very special MP4-12C
McLaren has produced a very special run of just five MP4-12C cars with cosmetic and power upgrades – the McLaren MP4-12C. Those who’ve driven the McLaren MP4-12C all say the same thing; it’s the most civilised supercar on the planet. That may not suit the small minority looking for foibles in their supercar, but for […]
McLaren MP4-12C by Mansory heading for Geneva 2012
German tuners Mansory are heading to the Geneva Motor Show with their take on the MP4-12C – the Mansory McLaren MP4-12C. When we heard that German tuners Mansory were taking a Mansory McLaren MP4-12C to the Geneva Motor Show this year, we did wonder what we were in for. After all, Mansory are as capable […]
New McLaren F1 to debut at Monaco 2012?
It’s reported that the new McLaren F1 – know as the McLaren P12 – will debut as a concept at the Monaco Grand Prix weekend in May 2012. We first revealed that a new McLaren F1 was being developed in Woking almost three years ago, but at that time it looked like the new F1 – codenamed […]
So what exactly does it cost to service a McLaren MP4-12C?
With the McLaren MP4-12C now in the wild, and some of the first cars getting towards their first service, we thought we ought to have a look at what the new McLaren will cost to maintain. For a variety of reasons, today has been about chatting to a number of McLaren MP4-12C owners (more on […]
McLaren MP4-12C arrives in USA (video)
The McLaren MP4-12C has finally hit the USA, and to celebrate McLaren has put together a video showing its arrival in America. Being a supercar lover in the USA can have its drawbacks, particularly if you have a penchant for supercars from smaller car makers, because the US can be rather tetchy about letting a […]
Ralph Lauren: Ferrari 250 GTO, 250 TR, McLaren F1 LM & Bugatti 57 SC models
Ralph Lauren has a stunning car collection, and as a Christmas treat for car lovers four of his cars have been recreated as scale models; the Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari 250 TR, McLaren F1 LM & Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe. One of the joys of success in life for a petrolhead is the ability […]
Are McLaren planning to use Honda engines for F1 in 2014?
It’s being reported that Honda are heading back to F1 supplying McLaren with engines from 2014, recreating a successful partnership from the 1980s. There is no real love lost between McLaren and Mercedes. Respect, certainly, but McLaren has done all it can to extricate itself from business dealings with the Germans, and the final step may be a partnership […]
McLaren Production Centre opened by PM David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron visited Woking to officially open the new McLaren Production Centre, home to the MP4-12C and a new range McLarens to come. The launch of McLaren Automotive and the McLaren MP4-12C has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Ron Dennis and McLaren. The reviews of the MP4-12C were overwhelmingly positive – […]
McLaren MP4-12C is almost ‘Eco’ in America
The new McLaren MP4-12C has avoided the American ‘Gas Guzzler’ tax by achieving sector-leading economy in U.S EPA fuel consumption tests. How many miles to the gallon does the McLaren MP4-12C do? It’s not exactly the first question that pops out of the mouth of a prospective buyer. Much more likely is how much does it cost and […]