McLaren releases MP4-12C Spider teaser

McLaren has confirmed it is to build a Spider convertible version of its MP4-12C supercar and released a teaser image. Placing an emphasis on noise, emotion and drama, McLaren also claims the 12C Spider will be "more usable than any car this...

McLaren has confirmed it is to build a Spider convertible version of its MP4-12C supercar and released a teaser image.

Placing an emphasis on noise, emotion and drama, McLaren also claims the 12C Spider will be "more usable than any car this exciting has a right to be".

The build-up to the car's full details being released has begun with a video featuring McLaren Formula 1 driver Jenson Button talking about driving fast without a roof, and what it means to him.

For now, all that has been officially announced is that the Spider will use the same 616bhp twin-turbo V8 engine as the coupe and the same carbon-fibre MonoCell chassis.

The company has, however, hinted that the Spider will top 186 mph (300 kph). The coupe reaches past the 200 mph mark, so a similar if slightly lower figure seems likely.

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