Check Out This Stylish McLaren 12C

When it comes to ADV1 Wheels, we're always looking for new models, new photo shoots, new angles. Great cars and great pics go hand in hand and we're not ones to ever take it for granted.

The McLaren MP4-12C or 12C, whichever way you prefer, is slowly becoming not only a modern day classic forMcLaren, but also a smart buy if you're into the used supercar market.

This everyday 600 PS beauty is wearing a set of Track Spec ADV6 wheels, rocking the Matte Black disc finish, Brushed Gunmetal lip finish and measuring 19x8.5 in the front and 19x11.5 out back.

That's actually a really good choice as far as size because it changes the overall appearance of the car without actually making it look like it now serves a different purpose. Like sitting pretty in the corner of some tuning show.

So yeah, its 3.3 second 0-62 mph (100km/h) time might still be within reach, and if you're worried that driving a12C would put you at the back of the supercar class on any given field trip, you shouldn't be. It's still incredibly fast, while being lighter than both the Porsche 911 Turbo S as well as the Lamborghini Huracan.

Also, props for the custom plates featuring the Miami Heat logo. The owner is definitely doing a good job supporting them in their struggle to make the Playoffs this year. Great way to represent!

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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

The metal roof is operated using a switch in the lower section of the centre console and takes less than 17 seconds to raise or lower. McLaren points out that unlike many other convertible models of its kind, the Spider's roof can be operated whilst the car is moving at speeds of up to 30 km/h (19mph).

Right behind the passenger compartment is a rear windscreen that can double as a wind deflector and which may also be electronically lowered and raised. To improve safety, a roll over protection system has been incorporated into the rear buttresses.

McLaren has managed to squeeze 52 litres of additional storage space under the tonneau cover that can be used when the roof is raised. The company supplies a bespoke luggage set that fits in this area as standard with the 12C Spider.

The British sports car maker says that since it the 12C was designed as a convertible from the get go, its 75kg (165 pounds) ‘MonoCell’ required no additional strengthening with the Spider weighing only 40kg (88 pounds) more than the coupe after the addition of the retractable roof system.

"The 12C Spider delivers all the thrills characteristic of a high performance roadster, and yet transforms into a raucous track beast at the flick of a switch," said Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive Managing Director. "I can’t wait to see it on road and track with customers later this year."

The 12C Spider incorporates all the changes announced for the 2013 MY MP4 12-C coupe including the tweaked 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine that delivers 616hp (625PS) at 7,500rpm and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of peak torque between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm, and which can be seen through a glass screen positioned behind the tonneau cover.

A 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission with rocker-mounted shift paddles attached to the steering drives the rear wheels.

According to McLaren, the 12C Spider matches the coupe's 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration time at 3.1 seconds but is 0.2 seconds slower at the 0-200km/h (124mph) sprint at 9.0 seconds and 0.2 seconds slower in the quarter mile at 10.8 seconds.

Its 329km/h (204mph) top speed is 4km/h (~3mph) lower than that of the coupe.

The new 12C Spider is available to order now at all of McLaren’s 38 retailers in 22 countries worldwide, with first deliveries to customers scheduled for November this year.

In the UK, the open-top model is priced at £195,500, which represents a £19,500 premium over the 2013MY MP4-12C coupe.

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McLaren MP4-12C 800 HP by Hennessey

McLaren MP4-12C has in abundance it's power from the mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is rated at 600PS (592HP) and 600Nm (442.5 lb-ft).

However, Texas-based tuning firm Hennessey Performance begs to differ as it believes the MP4-12C could do with some additional horses under the hood – 200 of them, to be precise.

The company's new HPE800 Twin Turbo package makes several changes to the eight-cylinder engine including, but not limited to, a titanium exhaust system and upgraded intercooler and air-intake systems that lift output to 800-horsepower.

The transmission also receives some engineering love while the MP4-12C HPE800 will ride on new alloys wrapped in Michelin rubber.

Hennessey pointed out that it won't touch the suspension and the brakes. "HPE does not plan to offer any kind of a suspension or brake system upgrade as the factory systems will be difficult to improve upon," the company said in a statement.

Finally, the package will include a CarbonAero ground effects kit that incorporates a new, center-positioned frontal air inlet with hood extractor, and available custom parts for the interior.

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