7k-Mile 2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Description

“The MP4-12C has achieved all its performance targets in the same calculated fashion of its winning F1 team,” reported Road & Track magazine. “It appeals to "in-the-know" car enthusiasts who prefer their supercars understated, a different path than Ferrari, which wows its customers with more emotional appeal.”

The 2012 McLaren MP4‑12C represented a refinement of McLaren Automotive’s first modern road‑going supercar. Building on the model introduced in 2011, the 2012 version reflected McLaren’s Formula One–inspired philosophy of continuous development rather than traditional model‑year overhauls.

At its core was the carbon‑fiber MonoCell chassis, exceptionally light and stiff, paired with a twin‑turbocharged 3.8‑liter M838T V8 developed with Ricardo, with mid‑year software updates later increasing output to 616 horsepower. Also notable was the MP4‑12C’s ProActive Chassis Control hydraulic suspension, which eliminated traditional anti‑roll bars and allowed both comfortable ride quality and track‑ready handling. Power was sent through a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission, delivering blistering performance while remaining surprisingly usable in daily driving. For 2012, McLaren improved interior quality, broadened customization options, and refined chassis calibration.

Finished in striking Volcano Orange over Midnight Blue leather and Alcantara trim, this 7,400-mile 2012 MP4-12C is described as an unmodified example. Factory options include 19/20-inch Super-Lightweight forged wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber exterior trim, the Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade Package, and a Meridian DSP Surround Sound System.

This low-mile McLaren is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX history report, owner’s manuals, service records beginning in 2016, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• Well-optioned example showing less than 7,400 total miles

• Volcano Orange paint over Midnight Blue leather and Alcantara

• Twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 rated at 616 hp, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle

• Clean CARFAX history report

Factory Equipment

• Factory options include:

  • 19" & 20" Super-Lightweight forged wheels

  • Carbon-ceramic brakes; 15.5″ front, 15″ rear

  • Carbon fiber exterior trim

  • Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade Package

  • Meridian DSP Surround Sound System

• Launch Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Winter, Normal, Sport, and Track modes

• Active rear spoiler

• Parking sensors

• Heated carbon-fiber backed seats

Servicing & Documentation

• Service records beginning in 2016 (see "Additional documents" section below)

• May 2018: front main seal and water pump replaced

• Clean CARFAX history report listing 31 service history records

• Pirelli tires dated 2014

Ownership History

• The accompanying clean CARFAX history report states that this McLaren was sold new and registered and Florida, and has subsequently been registered in Montana and Pennsylvania.

Included Items

• Owner’s manuals

• Service records beginning in 2016