The company who pioneered the luscious carbon fiber tubs in Formula 1 and brought the space age material to the road, McLaren, has introduced a new offspring.  Yes, as we have mentioned before, the McLaren MP4-12C will follow predecessor McLaren F1 from the 90s.  That is certainly a long gap between production models; then again, it is hard to trump perfection. 

The new McLaren aims to please a larger market segment, with a mid engine, rear wheel drive 600 horsepower engine.  This is designed to be a regular driver, as opposed to the original McLaren F1.  Pricing is approximated at around $225,000 starting out, placing it in the same general bracket as Ferrari and Lamborghini.   The design process of the McLaren MP4-12C is what has impressed us.

Slated for production in 2011, the newest McLaren was designed over a five-year period, nearly exclusively using McLaren’s state of the art technology and exclusive computer systems.  These highly specialized computer systems are used exclusively for the company’s Formula 1 cars, so you know the outcome must sizzle.

The engineers at McLaren were able to both completely develop and even test each component of the MP4-12C McLaren before ever manufacturing a single part!  We find that outstanding.  So the next generation of the McLaren pays homage to its predecessor, while expanding to a broader driver spectrum.  The designers have successfully balanced performance and functionality with a well-respected and drool-worthy brand.

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