The McLaren MP4-12C Spider has been announced complete with specs and features after a while of peekaboo. The convertible gets the same specification as the coupe, which is 616bhp from a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. However, there are a few changes.
Chief among those changes are a kerb weight that has been increased by 40kg thanks to the electric motors etc that get added for the folding hardtop roof. The MP4-12C was designed origninally as a convertible, so the weight of the cars is almost the same. There is a minor difference in top speed: the Spider tops out at 328kph instead of the coupe's 333kph. The folding hardtop is electrically operated and takes 17 seconds to close, and can be operated at speeds of up to 30kmph. The roof folds away neatly between the seats and the engine, so the view from the glass window of the engine isn't hampered. There is also an electrically operated wind deflector in the back. A new wheel design and 'Diamond Cut' finishes can be specified for the wheels. Vehicle lift, which raises the car by 40mm at the front and 25mm at the rear at speeds upto 60kmph, is also an option.
The Spider retails for Rs 1.45 crore before taxes and duties.
