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Published: 30/08 /2011
McLaren Special Operations have celebrated their launch at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance by presenting an exclusive MP4-12C finished in a unique version of Volcano Orange paintwork, and featuring a range of bespoke carbon upgrades. McLaren Special Operations is the new division of McLaren Automotive, responsible for the delivery of bespoke projects for McLaren sports cars – and is headed by Programme Director Paul Mackenzie. “McLaren Automotive already offers 12C customers extensive options to personalise their car. However we recognise some owners have specific tastes and we have the knowledge and capability to design, engineer and produce almost anything a customer may desire for their 12C.” said Mackenzie. The exclusive 12C unveiled at Pebble Beach was created to showcase the type of the bespoke treatments that McLaren Special Operations will offer – customised options on display included: - Satin matte Volcano Orange paintwork - Gloss black roof - Diamond cut finish wheels with gloss black inners - MP4-12C branded carbon sill panels, - Carbon steering wheel - Front wheel arch louvres - Carbon fibre engine cover vents, rear deck vent and wiper system cover McLaren Automotive also presented a second special version of the MP4-12C on the ‘Concept Lawn’ at Pebble Beach. This unique 12C was painted by McLaren Racing, using AkzoNobel Sikkens chrome coating, which is usually applied exclusively to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars.
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