2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C
* Limited Edition Early Production Chassis number: SBM11AAC7CW000008 *
* Hand Built By The Formula 1 Team *
* Registration: ALE 112A (not included) *
* Exterior colour: Grey *
* Interior colour: Black/Grey *
* Mileage: 37,764 miles *
KEY FACTS
* A compelling and abundantly talented supercar, boasting a particularly desirable factory specification.
* Of particular note is that this is a very early build car (chassis serial number 000008).
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2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C
* Limited Edition Early Production Chassis number: SBM11AAC7CW000008 *
* Hand Built By The Formula 1 Team *
* Registration: ALE 112A (not included) *
* Exterior colour: Grey *
* Interior colour: Black/Grey *
* Mileage: 37,764 miles *
KEY FACTS
* A compelling and abundantly talented supercar, boasting a particularly desirable factory specification.
* Of particular note is that this is a very early build car (chassis serial number 000008).
* It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8, which received the official upgrade to 616bhp, driving the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shift.
* The car has covered 37,764 miles at the hands of its three owners from new.
* It has been with its current keeper since November 2015, during which time it has been kept in a temperature-controlled garage.
* This example benefits from the official McLaren performance package upgrade as fitted to many of the early cars, as well as extended PPF (paint protection film).
* There is a comprehensive main dealer service history on file, with the most recent visit in December 2022 at McLaren Leeds.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
* This MP4-12C is finished in grey with several carbon-fibre highlights over a black and grey leather-trimmed cabin complete with carbon-fibre trim.
* It rides on a set of black 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, housing vibrant green callipers and shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres.
* Equipment includes front and rear parking assistance, a Meridian sound system, remote passenger door opening, a programmable engine note, and a central infotainment touchscreen.
* The car was remapped to produce around 616bhp by McLaren following its delivery.
* Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, service book, various invoices, and a letter from McLaren to the first owner.
* The cherished registration ‘ALE 112A’ shown in the photographs is not included.
CONDITION
* Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
* Specific notes from the seller include: tarnishing on the exhaust outlets, minor blemishes on the bodywork, creasing on the driver’s seat, and small scuffs on the passenger’s side of the transmission tunnel.
* PPF has been applied to the paintwork.
* The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults.
* The most recent MOT test was conducted on 10 November 2022 at 37,709 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.
SERVICE HISTORY
* The seller notes that the car comes with comprehensive main dealer service history as summarized below.
* An oil service was carried out in December 2022 at 37,742 miles by McLaren Leeds.
* Prior to this, the car was also serviced by McLaren Leeds in November 2021 at 37,678 miles, and the same main dealer in August 2020 at 37,578 miles.
* The air conditioning system was re-gassed in August 2020 by McLaren Leeds.
Dates and mileage:
Dec 2024 – McLaren – Leeds
Dec 2023 – McLaren – Leeds
Dec 2022 – McLaren – Leeds
Dec 2022 – 37,742 miles – McLaren Leeds
Nov 2021 – 37,678 miles – McLaren Leeds
Aug 2020 – 37,578 miles – McLaren Leeds
Jun 2019 – 37,141 miles – McLaren Leeds
Mar 2018 – 35,295 miles – McLaren Birmingham
Feb 2017 – 33,408 miles – McLaren Manchester
Feb 2016 – 31,230 miles – McLaren Birmingham
Oct 2014 – 28,245 miles – McLaren Birmingham
Jun 2013 – 20,787 miles – McLaren Birmingham
Aug 2012 – 9,514 miles – McLaren London
Dec 2011 – 3 miles – McLaren Birmingham
SUMMARY
With its F1-derived technology, show-stopping styling and storming performance, the McLaren MP4-12C is a tremendously involving modern supercar that received rave reviews from the motoring world upon its launch. This is a very desirable example of the breed, supported by a comprehensive main dealer service history and benefitting from a particularly generous factory specification, as well as the official performance upgrade to 616bhp. It would make a wonderful addition to any enthusiast’s stable, and is ready to deliver many more high-adrenaline thrills out on the new owner’s favourite roads.