McLaren MP4-12C specs will raise your heart rate

The technical specifications for McLaren’s new supercar will make your eyes water!

IF you’re looking for romance today, then what better new love could there be for petrol heads than McLaren’s fabulous MP4-12C.
Today, as the first MP4-12C production cars enter the McLaren Technology Centre, segment-best performance data and full technical specification for the innovative new high performance sports car is confirmed.

McLaren MP4-12C performance data

EUUS/UK
EnginePower600 PS (441kW)592 bhp
@ 7000 rpm@ 7000 rpm
Torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
@ 3000-7000rpm@ 3000-7000rpm
WeightDIN weight1434 kg3161 lbs
Dry weight1336 kg2945 lbs
Dry weight1301kg2868 lbs
(with lightweight options)
EfficiencyCO2279 g/km279 g/km
Fuel consumption (combined)11.7 l/100 km24.2 mpg (UK)
Power to weight461 PS/tonne455 bhp/tonne
(with lightweight options)
CO2/power0.47 g/km per PS0.47 g/km per bhp
SpeedMaximum speed330 kph205 mph
Acceleration0-100 kph (62 mph)3.3 s3.3 s
(3.1 s with Corsa tyre option)(3.1 s with Corsa tyre option)
0-200 kph (124 mph)9.1 s9.1 s
(8.9 s with Corsa tyre option)(8.9 s with Corsa tyre option)
0-400 m / ¼ mile10.9 s @ 216 kph10.9 @ 134 mph
0-1000 m19.6 s @ 272 kph
BrakingBraking200-0 kph          123 m124-0 mph       403 ft
100-0 kph          30.5 m62-0 mph         100 ft

All figures apply to a European specification MP4-12C

McLaren MP4-12C Technical Specification

Drivetrain layoutLongitudinal mid-engine, RWD
Engine configurationV8 twin turbo
Engine materialAluminium block and cylinder heads
OilingDry sump
Compression ratio8.7:1
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, dual VVT
Redline ( rpm)8,500
Bore x Stroke (mm)93 x 69.9
Engine displacement (cc)3799
PS / rpm600 / 7000
Torque Nm / rpm600 / 3000-7000
PS per litre158
Transmission7 Speed SSG with Pre-Cog
Body structureCarbon fibre MonoCell with aluminum front and rear frames
Wheelbase (mm)2670
Track, F/R (mm)1656 / 1583
Length (mm)4507
Width (mm)1909
Height (mm)1199
DIN weight (kg / lbs)1434 / 3161
Dry weight (kg / lbs)1336 / 2945
Dry weight with lightweight options (kg / lbs)1301 / 2868
Weight distribution at DIN F / R %42.5 /  57.5
Active aerodynamicsMcLaren Airbrake
SuspensionProActive Chassis Control
ProActive Chassis Control modesWinter / Normal / Sport / Track
Powertrain modesWinter / Normal / Sport / Track
BrakesCast iron discs with forged aluminum hubs

(F  370mm / R 350 mm)

Wheel sizes (F / R)19” x 8.5”J / 20” x 11” J
Tyres (F / R)Pirelli PZero 235/35 R19 / 305/30 R20