A 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider will cross the auction block as Lot 216.1, offering collectors the chance to acquire one of the British brand’s early supercar icons. Finished in white over a black interior, the convertible pairs track-derived engineering with street-legal usability.
Under the rear deck, the Spider carries McLaren’s 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, rated at 616 horsepower. Power is managed through a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG transmission, enabling rapid gear changes and acceleration that rivals modern supercars. McLaren originally marketed the MP4-12C Spider as a road-ready machine that maintained the precision and performance of a factory-built race car.
This particular example is outfitted with the Comfort, Convenience, and Sport packages, enhancing usability while retaining sharp dynamics. Features such as adaptive suspension, lightweight construction, and advanced aerodynamics reflect McLaren’s Formula One heritage, while the open-top configuration delivers a more visceral driving experience.
Introduced in 2011, the MP4-12C was McLaren’s first production road car since the legendary F1 of the 1990s. The Spider variant debuted the following year, with a retractable hardtop that could open or close in under 20 seconds. At launch, it competed directly with Ferrari’s 458 Italia Spider and Lamborghini’s Gallardo Spyder, quickly earning respect among enthusiasts for its balance of performance and refinement.
While no warranty accompanies this example, it is presented as a showcase car and offered in as-is condition. The listing emphasizes its combination of comfort, luxury, and track-bred capability—qualities that helped reestablish McLaren as a serious player in the supercar market.
Bidding registration is open, and the sale will provide an opportunity for buyers to secure a rare piece of McLaren’s modern history. See it here.
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