VIDEO: McLaren 12C Spider Drops Its Top

The stunning new 12C Spider adds the thrill of open top driving to a package of Formula 1-inspired technology that already delivers scintillating performance in the original 12C.

Shot using cinema-quality RED camera technology, this film begins with a 12C Spider finished in glorious Volcano Red in high speed action on track, before it traverses the winding mountain roads of Andalucía in Southern Spain. The exciting sequence underlines the 12C Spider's position as a luxury convertible sports car offering a spectacular combination of performance and usability.

Early in the film, the 12C Spider’s Retractable Hard Top is lowered with the car in motion - a unique feature among the new 12C derivative’s competitor set. The RHT system operates in less than 17 seconds. McLaren Automotive Test Driver and British Touring Car Championship star Mat Jackson then shows viewers why McLaren believes it has developed a sports car that adds ‘open-top thrills’ to a groundbreaking package of technology inspired by its successful Formula 1 race cars.

Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive Managing Director said:

“We know 12C drivers love the Formula 1 technology DNA that runs throughout their cars. With the 12C Spider, owners will have an even greater opportunity to create their perfect driving experience. Top up or top down, the sports car with highest performance among the competition just became even more breathtaking. The exhilarating aspects of driving the 12C Spider are captured beautifully in this great new film.”

Orders for the new 12C Spider are now being taken by 38 McLaren retailers in 22 countries worldwide.

For more on the amazing new 12C Spider, please visit http://www.spider.mclaren.com

 

Looks 10000000 times better with the top down.

 

As good as the new 12c Spider and 458 Spider look, their roof mechanisms are definetly their weak points in terms of visual design. Functionality is really cool however.

 

I havnt done much research or such but my question is. Does the spider still have gull-wing doors ?

 

yes

 

458 Spider is for little mommas boys ... 12-C Spider all the way