Report: McLaren working on the MP4-12C Spyder

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According to Autocar McLaren Automotive is already planning an open top version of the new MP4-12C. They are busy building a new factory and part of the layout is also an area called “RHT SUB Assembly”.

This is a clear indication that the topless version of the MP4-12C will get a retractable hard-top not a soft top like recently released Audi R8 V10 Spider.

McLaren has kept the weight of the MP4-12C as light as possible. Even though topless versions usually add weight it should not sacrifice the overall performance of the MP4-12C, as it will feature a very lightweight construction, probably aluminum or carbon fiber.

We already know that recently revealed Mercedes SLS AMG and Ferrari 458 Italia both get a topless version, so it should not be surprise that McLaren has same plans for their supercar.

Hard top MP4-12C will go on sale in early 2011. We expect Spyder version to go on sale soon after. The MP4-12C is powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbo that develops little over 600 horsepower.

Via: autocar