Alright now that you have learned about the new McLaren 12C Spider through the official details and pics, and watched it in action as well, it’s time to hit the online configurator and spec one up. Granted, 90 percent of people who will play with this thing are dreamers, but hey, it is still fun. The coolest part is checking out different colors on the 12C Spider, and fitting it with carbon parts. This car is much better looking than its hardtop sibling.
If you are to play and dream, hit it: 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Online Configurator
McLaren MP4-12C Spider technical specification
- Drivetrain layout: Longitudinal mid-engine, RWD
- Engine configuration: V8 twin turbo
- Engine material: Aluminium block and cylinder heads
- Oiling: Dry sump
- Compression ratio: 8.7:1
- Valvetrain: 32-valve, DOHC, dual VVT
- Redline: 8,500 rpm
- Bore x Stroke: 93 x 69.9 mm
- Engine displacement: 3799 cc
- Max. power: 625 PS @ 7500 rpm
- Torque: 600 Nm @ 3000-7000 rpm
- PS per litre: 164
- Transmission: 7 Speed SSG
- Body structure: Carbon fibre MonoCell with aluminum front and rear frames
- Wheelbase: 2670 mm
- Track
- Front: 1656 mm
- Rear: 1583 mm
- Length: 4509 mm
- Width: 2093 mm
- Height: 1203 mm
- DIN weight: 1474 kg / 3249 lbs
- Dry weight: 1376 kg / 3033 lbs
- Dry weight with lightweight options: 1341 kg / 2956 lbs
- Weight distribution at DIN
- Front: 42%
- Rear: 58%
- Active aerodynamics: McLaren Airbrake
- Suspension: ProActive Chassis Control
- ProActive Chassis Control modes: Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
- Powertrain modes: Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
- Brakes: Cast iron discs with forged aluminum hubs
- Front: 370mm
- Rear: 350 mm
- Wheel sizes
- Front: 19″ x 8.5″J
- Rear: 20″ x 11″ J
- Tyres: Pirelli PZero
- Front: 235/35 R19
- Rear: 305/30 R20
