‘MP4-12C spider’ by McLarenall images courtesy
mclaren automotive has produced its second ‘MP4-12C’ model, the ’12C spider’. bred through the essence of a race car, the ’12C spider’ incorporates a convertible roof explicitly designed to let users experience the sounds of the vehicle’s V8 twin turbo engine. unlike many other convertible models, the hard top roof can be operated whilst moving at speeds of up to 30 kph (20mph) taking less than 17 seconds to raise or lower. with the ’12C’ originally designed as a convertible, its 75kg carbon fibre monocle frame required no additional strengthening for it to feature in the ‘spider’.
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the raising of the roof frees 52 liters of space for storage. in 2013, vehicle lift will be available as an option, allowing for the ’12C spider’ to be raised in the front and rear for improved ground clearance, up to 40mm (1.5″) at the front and 25mm (1″) at the rear. the MP4-12C will be launched in ‘volcano red’, one of 17 exterior paint finishes currently available for the ’12C’ and ’12C spider’. first deliveries to customers are planned for november 2012.
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