First Drive: 2013 McLaren 12C Spider
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2012
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Is the open-top version of the McLaren's super coupe any less extraordinary? We take a drive in Spain in the McLaren 12C Spider to find out.
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using cabon fiber, the fact that it is more comfortable, it is faster, the fact that you can see the engine, and the way the doors open. I prefer the design and sound of the 458 spider a little better, though. But they both are great cars. And if I am ever able to afford one of the two, I will chose the 12C. spider.
Edmunds releases at least semi-cool videos?!
I like this guy, this car, and this review!
You should drive a 911 especially the new one, you can't tell the difference between the new electronic steering and the old one. It's just so damn good
always looked at this MP4-12 as the most beautiful current mid engine supercar. Especially like the rear with the tail lights and details in the cabin, like the buttons for setting the car.
And the way the doors cut into the sills very interesting.
In the Ferrari comparison I agree only in engine sound and character, even the McLaren has more torque, I prefer the sharp response of a NA or blown motor.
cant wait for 2013 viper ! and a TT mod one !
Although I am a hugh Ferrari fan, I don't think I can agree with you that the 458 spider is 10x better than the 12C spider. First of all, the McLaren is faster. Secondly, some automotive journalists, including Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear, have concluded the 12C is a better car than the 458 Italia. I know we are talking about the spider version of both cars here. For me, there are more things that I like about the 12C spider than I do about the 458 spider.
@torreyb maybe because it has track suspension and transmission settings that sharpen the handling and gear change? He did explain it...
I agree!
It actually aids in braking performance quite dramatically, it does look kinda odd though :P
honestly speaking, i think this car could be as good looking, or maybe a bit better than the 458 spider
That track was used on one of jeremy clarkson specials.. i just dont remember whitch one
It wasn't that good a test (see a Chris Harris video for inspiration) but the conclusion comparison was very good.
3.8L V8 twin turbo and a reliable 660hp.... McLaren build there own engines
Great car.
Awesome car
Giving to much throttle out of a corner doesn't mean you can blame it on oversteer
McLaren F1 FTW!
I personally believe that the MP4-12C looks better and is a better car than the 458. It is better in every way, and the MP4-12C makes the driver look good on the track. The 458 is okay.
1:39 "Carbon Fibre Brakes on this car..." carbon fibre brakes... they're called Carbon Ceramics damn it!
is it effective that thing at the back of the car when u break it flips it looks really rubbish :D
Ahhh... to have such a dilema... The 458 or the McLaren?
I've been unimpressed with this car since I first laid eyes on it, but I'm not sure why. The numbers are stellar, its a legitimate 458 opponent, and its slightly more"affordable". But it just does not impress me. Maybe its the design. Maybe its the colors I've seen, or maybe its one of those cars that are much more impressive in person.
Looks better in black
3.3 L v8? 660hp?
He said "British horses" so I pause the vid and look up M838T and sure enough he's allowed to boast that those ponies are branded Brit. After a fashion that is. It is based on the LeMans winning Nissan VRH35 but other than the bore Ricardo has completely re-engineered it.
mclaren is pure engineering, not tech, all cars have "tech".
Nice helmet.
@G55STEYR On one hand everyone has the right of opinion. On the other, have you seen the Huayra? Its Paula Patton's face on Scarlette Johanson's body. This car is indeed quick but quite bland compared to its competition.
I've driven the Mclaren, and I really didn't like it that much, compared to other supercars. Not that it was bad, but it felt more like I was a passenger, not the driver, and in control. Too much techno wizardry, and I felt sedate from the driving experience itself. Lamborghinis, on the other hand, are more brutal, less polished, but I enjoy them more. Just mho.
I beg to differ, I think the McLaren is a lot more of an everyday driver than a 458... if you had the money. I'd be too scared to take my Ferrari out of the garage, but this thing not so much. I was once told by a high end car salesman once, "Ferrari's are like Italian mistresses, they're fast and temperamental" ... The Mclaren is fast, but I think it's a little more... friendly? I like it.
it's actually 3.8 V8 TT and 616hp lol. cheers
You don't say?
would still get a TT gallardo if i had the cash lol
What about Toyota Corolla? Minus10?
i'd have the lexus lfa spider
that doesnt really exist there is only one without a roof mechanism that Lexus will probably scrap
Isn't that what oversteer is...? Derp.
I'd take this over the 458 any day. It has "carbon fiber" brakes haha, must be some new kind of brakes.
Brakes
But also, unlike the Ferrari it won't catch fire after 10 miles.
Carbon Ceramic, not carbon fibre breaks.
why would the mclaren feel "faster on the track"? that makes no sense.
*huge
This McLaren is 10 times better than the 458 spyder and coupe..!!!!
Not everybody wants (the most) theatrical. Ferrari is tacky, McLaren is tech
i think there's better, faster, better looking cars than Ferrari....but LORD the name, THE NAME Ferrari just punches the crap out of anything out there!!!
Such a puny engine hatch haha. It's basically just a peep hole
This car lacks the visual appeal sought by the market its trying to attract. Lets
Not a particularly informative review to be honest. "it's good, but not that good" what the hell does that mean???
*carbon fiber
are you serious??? :D hahhahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
This Mclaren 12c spider has no originality. The design of the rear body is like the ferrari 458 italia spider and 458 spider is 10x more better than the 12c spider.....!!!!
FK ME! One of the worst middle of the road reviews ever. I care more about my gooch hairs current rate of growth than this guy's review. 3.39 minuets of "nearly" completely wasted time. Only saved by the fact that it contained moving images of the car. Thank You. Well done. Good job. Excellent.
This car lacks the visual appeal sought by the market its trying to attract. Lets face it, its targeting Ferrari customers, most of which are self indulgent douches who want to be seen. This car is visually unexciting.
The CONCLUSION is BAD....