The first ever McLaren 12C!

A decade since the 12C's launch, revisiting McLaren Automotive's first car, why it lost to Ferrari, why it's still great, and recalling a memorable guided tour with Ron Dennis

[@Griphook1]

I wonder how many gearboxes it's had?!

[@1985gooz]

Probably none, like mine :)

[@philiprodney7884]

Really interesting perspective. Hadn’t realised that an MB engine had been considered for it. I think the 12C looks more interesting today than the 570. I wonder how McLaren’s cars and strategy would have differed if Ron was still there.

[@1985gooz]

It would have been much better, he knew what he was doing.

[@MT-vh6hd]

Is in supernova color?

[@AntoniusTyas]

Imagine 12C with M159 AMG V8. I would only give 458 a slight glance if that ever happened.