McLaren testa MP4-12C no Autodromo do Algarve

A McLaren depois de ter produzido o carro mais rapido do mundo (McLaren F1 - 1993-1998) e ainda em parceria com a Mercedes o SLR McLaren (2003-2009), lança-se agora numa aventura a solo e apresenta o novo MP4-12C.

Os testes aos protótipos foram conduzidos no Autódromo do Algarve por Jason Button. Deixo-vos o video e ainda um link para mais informação sobre este carro.

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McLaren MP4-12C Technical Specification

•Drivetrain layout: Longitudinal mid-engine, RWD
•Engine configuration: V8 twin turbo
•Engine material: Aluminium block and cylinder heads
•Oiling: Dry sump
•Compression ratio: 8.7:1
•Valvetrain: 32-valve, DOHC, dual VVT
•Redline: 8,500 rpm
•Bore x Stroke: 93 x 69.9 mm
•Engine displacement: 3799 cc
•Power: 600 PS / 592 bhp @ 7000 rpm
•Torque: 600 Nm / 443 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
•PS per litre: 158
•Transmission: 7 Speed SSG with Pre-Cog
•Body structure: Carbon fibre MonoCell with aluminum front and rear frames
•Wheelbase: 2670 mm
•Track
◦Front: 1656 mm
◦Rear: 1583 mm
•Length: 4507 mm
•Width: 1909 mm
•Height: 1199 mm
•DIN weight: 1434 kg / 3161 lbs
•Dry weight: 1336 kg / 2945 lbs
•Dry weight with lightweight options: 1301 kg / 2868 lbs
•Weight distribution at DIN
◦Front: 42.5%
◦Rear: 57.5%
•Active aerodynamics: McLaren Airbrake
•Suspension: ProActive Chassis Control
•ProActive Chassis Control modes: Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
•Powertrain modes: Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
•Brakes: Cast iron discs with forged aluminum hubs (F 370mm / R 350 mm)
•Wheel sizes
◦Front: 19" x 8.5" J
◦Rear: 20" x 11" J
•Tyres: Pirelli PZero
◦Front: 235/35 R19
◦Rear: 305/30 R20
•Maximum speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)
•0-100 km/h (62 mph): 3.3 s
•0-200 km/h (124 mph): 9.1 s
•0-400 m / ¼ mile: 10.9 s @ 216 kph (134 mph)
•0-1000 m: 19.6 s @ 272 kph
•Braking
◦200-0 km/h: 123 m
◦100-0 km/h: 30.5 m
◦62-0 mph: 100 ft
◦124-0 mph: 403 ft
•Power to weight: 461 PS (455 bhp) per tonne
•CO2: 279 g/km
•Fuel consumption (combined): 11.7 l/100 km / 24.2 mpg (UK)