McLaren MP4-12C pre-orders now up to 2700

McLaren MP4-12C, Woking, England, 01.07.2010

Will only build 1,000 a year

As expected, the McLaren MP4-12C is a hot commodity.

Currently, there are more than 2,700 pre-orders for the highly anticipated supercar. Considering McLaren is only planning to build 1,000 a year, this represents a nearly three-year backlog.

As we have previously reported, the MP4-12C features a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 with 447 kW (600 bhp / 608 PS) and 599 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. Backed up by a seven-speed "Seamless Shift" dual-clutch transmission, the engine enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed in excess of 300 km/h (186 mph).

Source: autocar.co.uk

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trekkerbin

I think that this a gonna be a big hit to the market. Especially in the super car category.

July 12, 2010 9:19 pm

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Hero Sina

The important thing is i didn't order one

July 13, 2010 12:27 am

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MTC

a 3 year list already... well, good for them

July 13, 2010 2:40 am

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benzboy

I didnt order one when they made the SLR or SLR roadster.The SLS amd the SL 63 are super cars enough for me.

July 13, 2010 3:39 am

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Rotaermel

The side shape is too gallardoish. http://data71.sevenload.com/slcom/rp/uh/kihgmh/ynntifltqmg.jpg~/Lamborghini-Gallardo.jpg

July 13, 2010 4:27 am

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Aesthetics

any news on the weight?

July 13, 2010 5:11 am

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Bristol411S3

What exactly are "pre-orders"? Surely they either have an order or they don't. This sounds like a word made up by someone who hasn't thought for a nano-second about just what an "order" is.

July 13, 2010 5:17 am

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pre-ordered = expressed interested by placing a deposit. ordered = spec'd out your car and possibly placing a second deposit. very common.

July 13, 2010 4:19 pm

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GRAVE

It's a nice car, I like the performance but i'm disappointed about the top speed, 300-305 km is slow in a super car category, even stock C63 AMG can hit 310 km !

July 13, 2010 7:17 am

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jerry05cod4

"in excess of 300km/h"... probably hits around 320-330

July 13, 2010 9:40 am

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Geefiasco

Ugly. Looks like a Lambo/Ferrari rip-off. Like those cheap toy remote control cars.

July 13, 2010 9:29 am

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McNamara68

this thing is so beautiful! i would take it over the new italia and the sls in a heartbeat, can't wait to see what the F1 successor looks like and am hoping gordon murray is involved with its development.

July 13, 2010 9:54 am

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McNamara68

anyone know if a proper 6-speed will be available?

July 13, 2010 9:55 am

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it will not.

July 13, 2010 4:19 pm

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fred123456

I don't think there should be soo much orders... This car is only going off the name... The car performance to me is ordinary and really isn't any super car speed... Compared to the older model this just looks very plain and not exotic... Well i will assume that per-order they would at least made a down payment in getting one...

July 13, 2010 12:58 pm

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i think you are missing the point. by 'older model' do you mean the F1? that's in another category. it's replacement is coming. the MP4-12C will shine with a brilliant chassis that ferrari and lamborghini can dream of in their $200k offerings.

July 13, 2010 4:21 pm

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July 12, 2010 7:00 pm By Michael Gauthier

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