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MP4-12C Specifications

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Engine & Transmission

Power: 625 PS 460 KW 616 @ 7,500 RPM

Torque: 600 Nm 443 lb ft @ 3,000-7,000 rpm

Engine

M838T
Engine capacity 3,799cc
Type 90° V8
Technology Twin-turbo, Dry sump
Valvetrain 32-valve, DOHC, VVT
Bore x Stroke 93mm x 69.9mm
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Max rpm 8,500
Power 625PS (460kW) 616bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 600Nm / 443lb ft @ 3,000-7,000 rpm

Transmission

7 - speed McLaren Seamless Shift dual clutch gearbox (SSG) with Pre-Cog functionality
Gear ratio (1st)   4.0 1st (mph / 1,000rpm)   6.0
Gear ratio (2nd)   2.6 2nd (mph / 1,000rpm)   9.1
Gear ratio (3rd)   1.9 3rd (mph / 1,000rpm)   12.5
Gear ratio (4th)   1.5 4th (mph / 1,000rpm)   16.2
Gear ratio (5th)   1.2 5th (mph / 1,000rpm)   20.6
Gear ratio (6th)   0.9 6th (mph / 1,000rpm)   26.4
Gear ratio (7th)   0.7 7th (mph / 1,000rpm)   34.8
Final-drive ratio   3.3

Chassis & Wheels

200 - 0 KPH (124 - 0 MPH): 123 M (404 FT)

100 - 0 KPH (62 - 0 MPH): 30.5 M (100 FT)

Wheels & Brakes

Wheel Size (F / R) 8.5" x 19" / 11" x 20"
Tyre Type Pirelli P Zero
Tyre Size (F / R) 235 / 35R19 / 305 / 30 R20
Brakes Cast iron discs with forged aluminium hubs
Brake Size (F / R) 370mm / 350mm
Brake Callipers (F / R) 4 piston / 4piston
Optional Brakes Carbon Ceramic disc
Optional Brake Size (F / R) 394mm / 380mm
Optional Brake Callipers (F / R) 6 piston / 4 piston

Braking

200-0kph (124-0mph) 123m (404ft)
100-0kph (62-0mph) 30.5m (100ft)

Suspension

McLaren ProActive Chassis Control Double wishbone independent suspension
Damping & Roll Modes Normal, Sport & Track

Performance & Efficiency

Maximum Power: 207 MPH 333KPH

0 - 100 KPH (62 MPH): 3.3 s 3.1s (with Corsa tyres)

CO2 / power: 0.45 G / KM Per PS

Performance

Maximum speed 333kph (207mph)
0-100kph (62mph) 3.3s (3.1s with Corsa tyres)
0-200kph (124mph) 9.0s (8.8s with Corsa tyres)
0-400m (1 / 4 mile) 10.8s @ 218kph (135mph)
0-1,000m 19.5s @ 274kph (170mph)
0-60mph (97kph) 3.2s (3.0s with Corsa tyres)
0-100mph (161kph) 6.2s (6.0s with Corsa tyres)

Efficiency

CO2 279g / km
Fuel consumption (com.) 11.7l / 100km (24.2mpg† )
Power to weight* 480PS / tonne (473hp / tonne)
CO2 / power 0.45g / km per PS

Vehicle Dynamics

Open differential with Brake Steer
Stability control modes Winter, Normal, Sport & Track
Driver aids ABS, traction control, ESC, launch control

Capacity & Weight

DIN Weight: 1,434 Kg 3,161lbs

Weight Distribution: (F/R) 42.5% / 57.5%

Capacities

Fuel Tank 72l
Engine Oil 8.0l
Coolant system 20l
Windscreen washer 4l

Weight

DIN weight 1,434kg (3,161lbs)
Dry weight 1,336kg (2,945lbs)
Dry weight* 1,301kg (2,868lbs)
Weight distribution (F/R) 42.5% / 57.5%

Steering

Type Rack & Pinion
Power Steering Variable rate, electro-hydraulic
Turns Lock to lock 2.66
Turning circle 12.3m

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