So McLaren finally lets the drop-top version of the MP4-12C out of their laboratories, where it spent years learning how to be as good as the MP4 Coupe at speed and handling, and be exciting and more emotional at the same time. Well, they’ve pulled it off. McLaren 12C Spider is every bit as good to drive as the Coupe, and it’s more exciting and more engaging to drive.

Check out the car in the hand’s Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe as he puts all of the Spider’s 616 bhp t work on the road and on the Ascari track:

The big question which remains unanswered is, which is better, this or Ferrari 458 Spider? Guess it’s a matter of personal preference.