Spied: McLaren's New Supercar - The P12

Spotted here under a large amount of camouflage, is the next supercar out of Woking, codenamed the P12. Under the shell of this prototype is an updated version of the MP4-12C's carbon-fiber chassis, made from a combination of carbon fiber, titanium, and magnesium. Power is expected to be generated from a radically updated version of McLaren's 3.8-liter V-8 and will be be backed up with the Formula 1 derived kinetic energy recovery system (KERS).

Total output is still unknown but we can safely expect somewhere in the region of 900hp.

Update 8-27-2012:
A few Teamspeed members have been privately shown the new P12. We should see the official reveal within one month from now so stay tuned!

 

900 is bananas!!!

 

It looks like an extreme MP4-12C. You can see an enormous carbon fiber rear diffusser (2nd photo).

 

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How did we go from like 500hp being a lot to 900hp in just a few years? Seriously, if in 2005 someone asked me how much horsepower a super car has I would have said "about 500". But now, it's like 900-1000.

 

I hope they integrate a true F1-style KERS button on the steering wheel!

 

It probably had something to do with supercars not wanting similar horsepower numbers as the Camaro SS, Dodge R/T cars, etc that are just short of 500 stock. Hell, the new Camry goes 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. It's just a change in the times I suppose.

 

This car is EPIC!!! I'm so excited!

 

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Specs are amazing!!

Any idea where they are going to launch it?