McLaren announces pricing for MP4-12C in the U.S.
January 28th, 2011 — 04:56 pm
McLaren announced this week the pricing for the MP4-12C in the United States will start at $229,000 exclusive of the $,2400 delivery fee. The McLaren MP4-12C is expected to hit US dealerships this summer.
Surely, the MP4-12C is not coming in cheap but the announced retail price is on the low side of the first estimated sticker price starting at $225,000 through $250,000. The McLaren MP4-12C is also slightly priced higher than the 458 Italia of Ferrari which starts at $225,325.
The McLaren MP4-12C has a twin turbo V8 3.8L engine that gives out 592 horsepower with a torque of 442 lb.-ft. This powerful engine is paired with a double clutch gearbox that helps the car get from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.8 seconds. The top speed can get over 300 km/h.
This McLaren also comes very light at 2,900 lbs due primarily to the monocell chassis made from carbon-fiber. This achievement in the design and materials used for the car makes its tag price reasonable.
The 12C is the first offering in a range of sports cars being rolled out by McLaren that will be sold through their 35 dealers across the globe. Ten of these dealers are based in North America specifically in Chicago, Beverly Hills, Dallas, San Francisco, Greenwich, Tampa Bay, Miami, Newport Beach, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
The MP4-12C will also come with some options to personalize the ride including 17 pain finishes that will be formally confirmed during the launch. There will also be 14 trims for the interior and performance upgrades ranging from the brakes, exhaust, and wheels.