McLaren MP4-12C's performance figures revealed

Performance figures have been finally revealled and according to McLaren, the MP4-12C is capable of reaching 100 km/h  in less than 3,0 seconds and 200 km/h in under 10 seconds. The top speed is in excess of 322 km/h.

Impressive performance is achieved also thanks to low weight. "Reducing weight is an obsession at McLaren. Recent developments have lowered the MonoCell's weight further to below 80 kg, whilst continued lightweight engineering supports McLaren Automotive's plans to launch the 12C at a lighter dry weight than any competitor at around 1,300 kg".

Below is a list of measures that McLaren has taken in order to achieve low weight:

• Standard composite brake system of forged aluminium and cast iron is lighter than the optional carbon-ceramic brake system, saving five kilos
• Low-weight Lithium-Ion battery saves 10kgs
• Lightweight magnesium structural beam supports the dashboard
• Small, twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivers 600PS from 3.8-litre capacity
• Rear mounted engine cooling radiators minimize the pipework, the fluids contained within them, and therefore weight. They were also mounted in car line to minimize vehicle width and weight
• Hexagonal aluminium wiring saves four kilos over circular wiring