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McLaren 12C MP4-12C / 12C

2011–2014 · coupe

McLaren's debut road car after the F1 — re-launched the brand into mid-engine supercars. Carbon-fiber MonoCell tub, 3.8L M838T twin-turbo V8 (592 hp at launch, 616 hp from 2012). 7-speed dual-clutch. The name was shortened from MP4-12C to 12C in 2012. Coupe at launch; Spider added 2012. ~3,400 built.

Watch out: Pre-launch electronics gremlins were widely reported — IRIS infotainment crashes, instrument cluster glitches, door-handle sensor failures. Most early issues were addressed under warranty or via software updates. Catalytic-converter failures and turbocharger oil-line issues surface at higher mileage. Carbon-fiber body damage is expensive — many shops won't touch it.