Thread: McLaren Supercar Concept Teased

McLaren has big plans for the Paris Auto Show, and today is teasing its upcoming P12 supercar concept which will be seen for the first time on the show floor in France.

The new car is the spiritual successor to the fabled F1, and might even receive the name P1 in tribute. It will sit above the MP4-12C in terms of price and performance, although both cars will use the same 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V8 powerplant. Horsepower and torque are expected to be boosted in the P12, but where it will really shine is aerodynamics. The car is supposed to tout the “world’s best aerodynamics”, according to Ian Gorsuch, regional director of McLaren for Asia Pacific.

The teaser itself shows a vague silhouette of the car that only gives away the wider front fender flares. If this new concept is anywhere near as extreme as the X1 concept shown at Pebble Beach, it will surely rid the reputation for subdued style that was given to the brand thanks to the MP4-12C.

Read the full story on the McLaren supercar concept at AutoGuide.com

Can't wait for this!

I was sworn to secrecy so I am keeping my mouth shut.

Originally Posted by RAWMEAN

I was sworn to secrecy so I am keeping my mouth shut.

DAMN YOU RAWW!!! I WANNA KNOW!!!

Could this be the GT-R competitor that's been in the works? Mentioned it on the blog when posting about "The Mclaren Boom":

For The Love Of Speed: The McLaren Boom

Originally Posted by RAWMEAN

I was sworn to secrecy so I am keeping my mouth shut.

you can't just say something like that and then not tell.... Now i want to know even more

Originally Posted by AdamGordon

Could this be the GT-R competitor that's been in the works? Mentioned it on the blog when posting about "The Mclaren Boom":

For The Love Of Speed: The McLaren Boom

And if its going to be a legitimate F1 successor, the GTR would be left in the dust. Also, its supposed to have a price point above the MP4, which is nowhere near GTR territory.

Originally Posted by Charles DuPont

And if its going to be a legitimate F1 successor, the GTR would be left in the dust. Also, its supposed to have a price point above the MP4, which is nowhere near GTR territory.

Ah I hadn't read all of the information. Glad to see the F1 successor coming out sooner than later. Still another new Mclaren model to be released every year until 2015. The GT-R competitor is in there somewhere.

^^^ You didn't misread the information.. Mclaren are working on a car above the Mp4-12c AND below the Mp4-12C to compete with the GTR/Porsche Turbo.. The F1 successor will be very expensive and NOT compete with the GTR

looks extreme!can't wait!

It's puuuurrrrttyyyyy