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Old 03-07-2012, 12:36 AM   #1
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We just received the first information and pictures of the Mansory McLaren MP4-12C. Mansory is the first in line to release their Mansory McLaren MP4-12C package for debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
The German company gave the McLaren MP4-12C a completely new look, while enhancing aerodynamics and improving agility and handling. The Mansory McLaren MP4-12C receives a power upgrade from the stock 608hp to 670hp at 7,100rpm through a high-performance exhaust system, a new engine management system and a sports air filter. At the same time, the maximum torque climbs to a 675Nm, which is available in the range 3,000 to 6,500rpm. After modification the top speed increased to 353km/h.

As part of the body package Mansory developed a new ultralight bonnet and daytime driving lights for the McLaren MP4-12C. Extensive use of carbon fiber for the roof, front and rear apron, mirror housing, front splitter and rear wing reduce the cars weight even further. The wings make the supercar 60mm wider.
The new rear wing in combination with the diffuser delivers greater pressure on the rear axle improving agility and handling, according to the German tuner. The Mansory McLaren MP4-12C on display in Geneva is fitted with forged 20 inch light-metal wheels, these wheels are both ultralight and very strong. On the front axle, the selected wheel-tyre combination is 9.0Jx20 inch with tyres of the size 245/30ZR20. At the rear, 11Jx21 inch rims are paired with 305/25ZR21 tyres.

Up on request, customers can ask for a personal interior upgrade with materials like leather and Alcantara. A newly designed airbag sports steering wheel, aluminium pedals and carbon fiber elements complete the interior upgrade of the McLaren MP4-12C.
Mansory is the third tuning company to release a package for the McLaren MP4-12C and so far they offer the largest modifications to both looks and performance. Earlier Hennessey Performance and Wheelsandmore released their takes on the McLaren MP4-12C.






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For the second time this year, FAB Design has surprised us in a positive way with one of its tunes. After the livable Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, the notorious maker of one of the most hideous Escalade transformations ever, presented its take on the McLaren MP4-12C today at the 2012 Geneva Auto Salon. And it's not bad at all.
The Swiss design house adds some more flair to the British supercar through a new wide-body aero package that includes redesigned bumpers and fenders, a spoiler under the windshield, side skirts, profile air intakes, plus a carbon fiber lip spoiler and rear wing.

FAB Design also fitted the McLaren with a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around Dunlop SP SportMaxx tires, while interior modifications include new colors for the leather upholstery and accent trims.

On the performance front, there's a new custom made sports exhaust system and some electronic tinkering that lifts output from 600PS (592hp) to 680PS (671hp).














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The fourth customized McLaren MP4-12C to debut at the 2012 Geneva Auto Salon comes to us from Hamann Motorsports and it's called the "memoR".
The Germany company says its goal was to give the McLaren supercar a more aggressive and racier look which it achieves through the two-tone black and red paintjob and wide body aero kit that adds numerous new parts such as the front and rear aprons, side panels and a rear diffuser.

Completing the look is a new set of alloy wheels painted in black.

Hamann Motorsport made no mention of any performance upgrades in its press statement nor did it say if and when the package will become available for order.




























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Perhaps surprisingly to some, but not so much to others, the McLaren MP4-12C has captured the attention of many tuners at this year's Geneva Auto Salon.
After Wheelsandmore, Mansory and FAB Design, German tuning outfit Gemballa has also presented its take on the British supercar. This is the first time that Gemballa has tuned a McLaren model.

"McLaren’s lightweight construction philosophy, exclusivity and client profile are a perfect fit for our own philosophy," says the German company's Managing Director, Andreas Schwarz.

"Our challenge was to imbue the missing emotion into the GEMBALLA GT version of the MP4-12C. Our starting point is an aerodynamic styling kit and ultra-light forged alloy wheels, and we are developing an engine upgrade programme as well," Schwarz added.

So until Gemballa readies its power kit for the McLaren's 591bhp bi-turbo 3.8-litre V8 motor, customers will have to make do with a new aerodynamic package that consists of a new front bumper and spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron and a discrete rear wing, plus new 20-inch alloy wheels up front and 21-inch at the rear.

The Geneva show car also features some minor updates inside such as the carbon trim and Gemballa-badged steering wheel.


























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With McLaren's newest creation gradually making its way to most markets around the world, the tuning industry is stepping up its efforts to satisfy the needs of power-thirsty buyers.
After Hennessey, German tuning firm Wheelasandmore has also presented a new package for the McLaren MP4-12C, which includes both styling and performance products.

In factory guise, the MP4-12C's mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine is rated at 600PS (592HP) and 600Nm (442.5 lb-ft). A reprogrammed ECU along with a custom sports exhaust system push those numbers to 666-horsepower and 640Nm (472 lb-ft) respectively.

Wheelsandmore noted that it's currently working on a more aggressive tune with modified turbochargers and intercooler upgrades that will lift output to around 800-ponies.

For now, the company's tune also includes an electronic hydraulic suspension system that lowers the ride height by another 25mm and is said to improve handling and steering.

The package is complemented by a new set of lightweight forged alloy wheels finished in black with an orange rim (20-inches with 245/30 Continental Sport Contact 5P tires up front and 21-inches shod in 325/25 rubber at the back), with matching color racing stripes.










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