2012 MCLAREN 12C SPIDER

KEY FACTS

• Finished in triple-layer ‘Elite’ Volcano Red paint, this is a well-maintained and low-mileage example of the desirable McLaren 12C Spider.
• The car is powered by a 616bhp twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine, driving the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shift.
• Fresh from a major service, the car has been maintained exclusively at McLaren main dealers from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Spider was introduced for the 2013 model year, meaning this car has the 616bhp power upgrade and revised IRIS satellite navigation.
• The ‘Active Dynamics Panel’ offers Normal, Sport and Track settings for the ‘ProActive Chassis Control’ hydraulically controlled suspension.
• The ‘Brake Steer’ function uses the car’s brakes in order to minimise understeer and manage traction whilst cornering.
• The Spider edition of the 12C was designed alongside the coupe, resulting in excellent handling and roadholding whilst only weighing 40kg more than the fixed-roof version.
• Its roof lowers electrically whilst stationary, or on the move at speeds of up to 19mph.
• This car was specified in the eye-catching Volcano Red colour, while the mainly black leather upholstery also features ‘sports fabric’ for the seat centre panels.
• The car is supplied with the original owner’s manual and service book, with eight stamps including the Pre-Delivery Inspection, as well as the optional trickle charger.
• A complete rundown of the specification has been provided by McLaren Ascot, and is included in the 'Documents' section of the gallery.

CONDITION

• The car presents very well, with paint protection film applied to the front bumper, front wings, bonnet, A-pillars, wing mirrors, behind the front and rear wheels, under the doors, and on the rear wing.
• The paint is believed to be all original and is in generally excellent condition. There are some minor blemishes, including a stone chip on the rear wing, minor scratching under the front bumper, and some very small marks to the paint protection film and to both side air blades.
• The interior is in particularly good condition, with no noticeable discolouration, wear or damage.
• There are no known faults, mechanical or electrical.
• The most recent MOT was in June 2021 at 12,406 miles, when the car passed first time with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

The most recent service was performed at the same time as the MOT in June 2021 at 12,400 miles. This was the substantial ‘eight year’ service, with renewal of the usual service items but also the cabin filter, brake fluid and engine-bed plate, as well as a service and refill of the air conditioning system, replacement of the passenger seatbelt buckle, and replacement of the Intake Sound Generator, all carried out by McLaren Ascot.

Dates and mileage:

• Jun 2021 - 12,400 miles - McLaren Ascot
• Jun 2020 - 11,468 miles - McLaren London
• May 2019 - 10,835 miles - McLaren Ascot
• May 2017 - 8,074 miles - McLaren Ascot
• Jun 2016 - 7,616 miles - McLaren Ascot
• May 2015 - 6,460 miles - McLaren Ascot
• Jan 2014 - 2,516 miles - McLaren London
• Pre-delivery Inspection - 4 miles - McLaren London

SUMMARY

This McLaren 12C Spider is a low-mileage, tastefully specified and very well-maintained example of the marque’s exhilarating convertible supercar, combining race-proven technology and exciting handling with surprising levels of comfort.

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