Verdict
A
Supercar · UK · 2011-2014
McLaren 12C
McLaren 12C — spec data and generation history.
Years
2011-2014
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
First production car under the McLaren Automotive banner. M838T 3.8 TT V8, 592 bhp (later 616 bhp). Carbon-fibre MonoCell tub, hydraulic ProActive Chassis Control (no anti-roll bars), 7DCT. 12C (Coupe), 12C Spider folding hardtop. Only 3,401 cars built before the 650S replaced it in 2014.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2011-2014
Mk1
→
3.8 TT V8 — 616 bhp, 0-62 in 3.1s.
Verdict
A
BHP
616
0–60
3.1 s
Top
207 mph
MPG
24.0 mpg
Used
£75,000-£140,000
- + Carbon MonoCell tub
- + No anti-roll bars (hydraulic suspension)
- − Lacks character vs rivals
- − 7DCT mechatronic
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2011-2014
- Hydraulic suspension hose age
- 7DCT mechatronic
- Spider folding hardtop motor
- Specialist parts cost
Rivals
Ferrari 458 Italia · Lamborghini Huracán · Porsche 911 Turbo S · McLaren 650S