2011 McLaren MP4-12C - The Really Big Mac and a Specially Designed Climate Control System

2011 McLaren MP4-12C - The Really Big Mac and a Specially Designed Climate Control System


2011 McLaren MP4-12C - The Really Big Mac and a Specially Designed Climate Control System


2011 McLaren MP4-12C - The Really Big Mac and a Specially Designed Climate Control System


So far, McLaren is only given access to the MP4-12c brief mock-up as a party appetizer for the technology it plans to serve in less than two years time. Decoding is not-at-all instructions in the evocative name of what is on the menu. MP4 part comes from the McLaren chassis designation has been used in all Formula 1 cars since 1981. The 12 is an internal index associated with the company's dedication to power, weight, aerodynamics, and overall efficiency. And C celebrates a commitment to carbon-fiber technology for the future of sports cars.

Bruce McLaren planted the seeds of what grew into the McLaren Group in 1963. Shortly after he arrived at the location of British racing in 1958, New Zealand proved that he is one of the fastest drivers in the world. McLaren won the Le Mans (co-driving a Ford GT40 Mark 2 with Chris Amon in 1966) and won the victory in categories ranging from cars blaring formula for a smoother engine Can-Am.

To keep your weight down the sidewalk in 3100-pound target, the MP4-12c has a mixture of aluminum and fiberglass outer panel, two beams reinforced magnesium, magnesium seat frames, and a specially designed climate control system. Radiator located in the center of the spoon fed by the large equipped with rotating propeller. A-pillars reinforced by high strength steel tube. To save weight and complexity antiroll bars, body movements (both pitch and roll) are checked by the active damper control. Rear wing not only helps drive the tires stick to the sidewalk, also serves as the air brake. carbon-ceramic brakes are available as options. The front of nineteen inches and twenty-inch rear tires will be provided by Pirelli. Performance targets include up to 60 mph acceleration in less than four seconds and a top speed of at least 217 mph.Ferrari 458 with dead-center in the scenery, the McLaren MP4-12c hoping the price will fall somewhere between $ 200,000 and $ 300,000. Follow-up projects including the conversion, the issue of higher-performance theF1 patterned after, and hybrid technology is now capable of transferring the Kinetic Energy Recovery System from Formula 1 to road racetracks.