McLaren MP4-12C debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed (Video)

McLaren MP4-12C supercar made its world debut at last week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton drove McLaren Orange Validation Prototype 12C up the famous Goodwood Hill on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

With McLaren Automotive Managing Director, Antony Sheriff at the wheel, the MP4-12C was the first car to be driven up Goodwood Hill on Friday 02 July, effectively opening the show.

McLaren Automotive Managing Director Antony Sheriff said: “The visitors to our stand were the perfect blend of car enthusiasts and potential customers; I’m delighted that we chose Goodwood Festival of Speed to unveil the 12C to the public. Two British Formula 1 World Champions were behind the wheel of the car as we led the field up the hill. A major landmark, delivered to McLaren’s high standards.

The MP4-12C supercar is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8 litre V8 with 600 bhp and 599 Nm of torque. Power is sent to rear wheels through a seven-speed “Seamless Shift” dual-clutch transmission taking the car from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.8 seconds, to a top speed of over 300 km/h.

McLaren MP4-12C will go on sale next spring priced between 150,000-210,00 Euros. McLaren Automotive plans to build 1,000 units a year and plans to present more performance-focused sports cars within five years.

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