McLaren unveiled a limited edition of the 2013 12C and 12C Spider as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The company is only assembling fifty units of each of these models.
Both these special edition models have been designed by the MSO (McLaren Special Operations) team, the division responsible for the development of bespoke projects.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Est. Market Price: £196,000 |
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Spider | Est. Market Price: £215,500 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gals (72 L) | MPG: 24 mpg combined |
| Length: 177.5 in. (450.9 cm) | Wheelbase: 105.1 in. (267 cm) |
| Height: 47.4 in. (120.3 cm) | Width: 74.6 in. (189.5 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: NA | Maximum Seating: 2 |
| Engine: V8 DOHC Twin Turbo | Displacement: 3.8 Liter |
| Horsepower: 616 HP | Max RPM: 7500 rpm |
| Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm | Transmission: 7-Speed McLaren Dual Clutch |
| 0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds | Top Speed: 204 mph (329 km/h) |
*Base McLaren 12C Spider
Engine & Performance
No changes have been made under the hood for these special edition vehicles. They retain the 3.8 liter V8 turbo engine that produces 616 horsepower mated to a 7-speed SSG dual clutch transmission.
The engine delivers 443 lb ft of torque and can do a 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds. The electronically limited top speed for the car is 204 mph.
Exterior
The limited edition models receive an optimized and remodeled front bumper. The lower part of it made from carbon fiber and the front flooring is constructed with using carbon Kevlar. This was inspired from the limited run HS edition.
The hood receives a McLaren F1inspired, black colored heritage badge, which was previously available only to MSO clients. These cars will sport light-weight alloys designated in the satin black color. The wheels are 19-inches for the front, and a pair 20-inchers in the rear.
These limited edition racing machines are available in three color choices : McLaren Orange, Carbon Black, and Supernova Silver. The body features several McLaren 50 logos to commemorating the anniversary edition.
Interior
The MSO team used carbon fiber inserts on the sill panel as well as on the floor mats. This car gets a full leather upgrade. There are also anniversary badges inside to highlight this limited edition.
Price
McLaren has announced the UK pricing for these cars. The 50 12C is going to be priced at £196,000 and 50 12C Spider will be priced at £215,500. Prices for other markets are yet to be announced.
The company is likely to start the global deliveries of this limited edition McLaren 50 sometime after the official 50th Anniversary date of 2nd September, 2013.
