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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2011-2014
0-100 km/h 3.3 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
625hp466kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
Curb weight
1,474kg3,250lb
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel tank
72L
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
CO2 emissions
279g/km

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM838T
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationTwin-turbo
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutMiddle, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,509mm178in
Width
1,908mm75in
Height
1,203mm47in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V83.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
329 km/h
204 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm

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