The all-new convertible 2013 McLaren 12C Spider costs $268,250.
The supercar manufacturer McLaren recently released the first photos of the 2013 model, however its public debut will be later in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. McLaren chose to use the same carbon-fiber 'MonoCell chassis with the obvious addition of the power-folding roof.
The 12C Spider reaches speeds of up to 204 MPH and can run from 0-to-62-mph in 3.1 seconds. The McLaren team also decided to add an electrically operated glass window behind the seats to enhance the the roar of engine, and add to the euphoria of driving this speedster.
The 2013 McLaren 12C Spider is due out in late December 2012 or early January 2013 in the US.
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The 2013 McLaren 12C Spider Can Reach 204 MPH
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