Fantasy Junction

Description

2012 McLaren MP4-12C
s/n SBM11AAA1CW001729
Carbon Black with Black Leather Interior

The first road car created in house by McLaren Automotive since the legendary F1, the MP4-12C continues the company ethos of using the most advanced technology possible to create an exceptionally fast and capable road car. Aimed squarely at Ferrari’s successful 8 cylinder mid-engined cars, the McLaren is exceptionally sophisticated and a fair bit more understated than its Italian rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini. The specification is truly extraordinary. The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque while engine is a twin turbocharged V8 with an 8500rpm redline, producing a maximum output of 616hp, as well as 80% of its maximum torque from just 2000rpm. The engine is paired to a dual clutch 7-speed transmission while the suspension is as sophisticated as one would expect, with double wishbones all around with electronically adaptive dampers that provide adjustability to the aggressiveness of the ride.

This particular car is a well-optioned one owner 2012 that received its extensive 2013 model year software upgrades at the dealer, including:
• Updated engine software to provide a power increase from 592hp to 616hp
• Revised transmission software with new calibration
• Programmable intake sound generator
• Radio and antenna updates to improve reception
• Bluetooth telephone and contacts
• Auto activation of headlights updated to include rain detection
• General software updates throughout vehicle systems
• 3 new audio equalizer settings for Meridian audio system

It has over $25,000 of options including special Carbon black exterior paint, sport exhaust, stealth pack including stealth finish to wheels, McLaren orange brake calipers, full leather interior, contrasting dashboard stitching, electric heated memory seats, carbon fiber door sill panels, Meridian sound system, parking sensors, branded floor mats, car cover, and warning triangle with first aid kit. The total MSRP on the window sticker is $259,555 and the car has covered just 220 miles from new.

Accordingly, it is in excellent cosmetic condition, being virtually unmarked inside and out. The paintwork is excellent, with no major chips, and just light swirls which could easily be rectified with a thorough detail. The wheels are excellent with no kerb rash, and the vulnerable underside of the nose is free from scrapes. The trim, glass, and lights are all excellent as well.

The interior is in equally nice condition, and is impressively equipped with a variety of switches, displays, and controls. The upholstery and carpets are excellent, while the contrasting McLaren orange adds a welcome accent to the interior that also evokes McLaren’s famous Can Am cars.

The trunk and engine compartment arein unmodified and as new condition. The car is complete with its original accessories including car cover, floor mats, first aid kit, full books set including Ghurka leather pouch embossed with McLaren logo, pens from the original selling dealer, McLaren Polo shirt, window sticker, certificate from McLaren confirming that this car received the 2013 Model Year upgrades, and two keys.

The driving experience of this car is truly extraordinary. For those seasoned in the operation of classic cars, this is an eerily capable and effortless car to drive at any speed. It is explosively fast, but exceptionally composed and effortless to use. It is a car that could be driven every day, in all kinds of weather, with utmost confidence and ease. The engine provides seemingly endless reserves of power, while the dual transmission changes gear so smoothly and instantly as to seem unreal. The chassis is exceptionally stiff, but the ride is surprisingly compliant, even over low quality pavement.

This is an excellent opportunity to aqcuire an extremely impressive and thoroughly modern car that is also surprisingly usable. Extraordinarily sophisticated and in virtually new condition, this car is well optioned and has covered less than 250 miles from new. Available at massive savings over its original purchase price, the car is available now and is complete with original equipment and accessories and is ready to provide effortless high-speed motoring to its new keeper.

The above vehicle information is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated. All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Vehicles are subject to prior sale. All advertised to be true but not guaranteed. We assume no liability for errors or omissions.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608