It features active rear aerodynamics, including a rear wing that acts as an airbrake when stopping. Reliability and Common Issues
“The MP4-12C is truly an amazing supercar. You get 99% of what the new McLaren 650 has but at half the price.” Kelley Blue Book 20361mp4
It was the first series-production McLaren to feature a one-piece carbon fiber MonoCell chassis , which provides extreme rigidity while keeping the weight low. It features active rear aerodynamics, including a rear
Reports of touch-sensitive door releases being finicky. Reports of touch-sensitive door releases being finicky
Reviewers frequently praise the MP4-12C for its dual-nature performance, being both "ludicrously fast" on a track and remarkably comfortable for daily driving.
While generally considered reliable for a supercar, early models (2011–2012) had some known "teething" issues:
The 3.8L twin-turbo V8 is noted for having less turbo lag compared to later models like the 650S.