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McLaren MP4-12C gets increased in power, greater customization detailing and easier livability

Posted: 10 Jun 2012 01:35 AM PDT



McLaren Automotive has announced a package of enhancements that will make its 12C high performance sports car even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with. The main upgrades includes a 25PS power increase takes McLaren 12C's maximum output to 625PS, a drivetrain enhancements make the 12C more rewarding to drive and easier to live with, Innovative Intake Sound Generator (ISG) now allows programmable aural drama inside the 12C cockpit, more colour and leather finish options give extra scope for customer personalisation and better still, the current MP4-12C owner can enjoy the upgrades too.
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Headlining the changes is a 25PS power increase.  It takes the maximum output of the mid mounted, twin turbocharged V8 engine to 625PS (616hp) to give yet more vivid acceleration at track speeds with no loss in efficiency.  Modifications have been made by McLaren's engineers to the 12C's engine and SSG transmission increasing responsiveness. Results out of these modification is 0.1s cut for 0-200km/h sprint (now 8.8s), 1s faster to 300km/h (now 26.5s) and 333km/h top speed (3 km/h higher).

The 12C's unique Intake Sound Generator (ISG) system, which controls the amount of engine intake sound heard in the cabin, is now programmable across three levels in all three Powertrain modes allowing the driver to select the amount of aural drama desired.  
 
Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive Managing Director said: "Given our racing heritage, it is in our nature to continuously seek out improvements. The team at McLaren Automotive recognises that our existing and future customers deserve the very best product and service we can offer, and the launch of the enhanced 12C reaffirms its position as the most powerful luxury sports car among its competitor set.

"We designed and engineered the 12C from a clean sheet of paper, and I am delighted with the innovative technology package created for our first sports car. Our customers love driving a car with technologies and systems that have proved successful in Formula 1 and which create an incredible driving experience in a unique new high performance sports car. New and existing customers will now enjoy an even better experience thanks to the upgrades." 
Detail upgrade, specs and photos of the MP4-12C can be found after the jump.
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