What a beautiful machine: Even 8 years after 😍👏👏👌👌
@BrianAndersonTT9 жыл бұрын
Despite the vast improvements and variety available in the current Mclaren line, this one still seems special in its own right.
@iLLGT28 жыл бұрын
+Brian Anderson i agree! aging beautifully and distinct amongst the mclaren lineups
@the-boring-car-guy7 жыл бұрын
Yes certainly the rest of the mclaren lineup to most people can become confusing since they all have vaguely similar faces but the 12c is distinct, it's own
@vicknelonis30947 жыл бұрын
Brian Anderson even the 650s can't really compare and it's supposed to be an improved version of the 12C. I'd take a 12C over a 650s any day
@danielgerssen34516 жыл бұрын
Timeless design. Front on the 12C is miles better than the half-assed P1 imitation of the 650S.
@Porsche996-t1y5 жыл бұрын
Fully agree, the three McLarens I like the most are F1, P1 and 12C. The rest are somehow derivative.
@tmeo97125 жыл бұрын
"It creeps like a teenage boy outside a girls' dormitory." Now that is a hell of a sentence.
@macca720s45 жыл бұрын
Bought mine new in 2012 and still in my garage. I’ve also had a 720s and now a 600LT. Love the MP412C.... awesome 👍
@pwally27144 жыл бұрын
Is it reliable?
@macca720s44 жыл бұрын
I’ve been lucky and no issues
@penguinactually4 жыл бұрын
What's it like to live with vs the 720S and 600LT?
@og_ice_freezer4 жыл бұрын
But is it green?!
@macca720s44 жыл бұрын
Ice Freezer Mclarens are actually the greenest ICE Supercars out there ...
@the-boring-car-guy4 жыл бұрын
This is definitely a car for the history books. Hard to believe they got so much right on their first go
@hypersonicattack8 жыл бұрын
It's seriously one of the best looking cars today
@James-wi9ri8 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@mosses30294 жыл бұрын
It still is
@Michael-43 жыл бұрын
I think these look better than everything that's come since. They are awesome value now if you are happy to forgive its flaws fixed on later variants.
@MorningNapalm10 ай бұрын
I love the MP4, but I still think that the P1 is better looking. For the rest, I agree. Later cars also had flaws though.
@TheG60528XiJinPing9 ай бұрын
@@MorningNapalm Oh, is the P1 better looking? Is a la Ferrari better looking than a 458 also?
@MorningNapalm9 ай бұрын
You tell me mr. Dictator, it is all subjective. @@TheG60528XiJinPing
@Dung_Beetle16177 ай бұрын
@@TheG60528XiJinPingwhat does this even mean? Anyone can have a subjective opinion about the way a car looks. So he’s utterly correct when he writes “I still think the P1 is better looking”. It literally cannot be wrong or challenged
@sherparoyaleАй бұрын
Regardless of looks, am reading a lot of serious maintenance risks 😢
@mariosmyhomie979 жыл бұрын
Maybe its just me but if I'm paying 6 digits for a car i better be able to drive it at least a few times a week. Its sleek, comfy, agile, smooth, fast, sexy, elegant, luxurious, useful, whats not to love?
@Topkiller5569 жыл бұрын
I'd drive mine every day as fast as I reasonably could
@Dwayneff9 жыл бұрын
+Snazzy Snafu thank you, someone gets it, im driving a Huayra down the road and some douchebag jack ass, side swipes me, me paying 1 million dollars, ima put him in the ER....and i GUARANTEE you, someone...is gonna be that douchebag and know you payed millions is gonna do somehting to your car...so yes i'd be afraid of driving a million dollar car, paying for this 12c though, i'd drive it XD....if i can ever afford it, which i will....someday.
@srinitaaigaura8 жыл бұрын
+Dat Dude Journalists think of expensive toys for grown up kids when they remember supercars. This car tried to do everything else too, and Mclaren owners have all said it's way better than anything that the media said about it. I mean Jay Leno has one and after 2 years, all he's ever needed was to change the oil. So it's low on maintenance too.
@matthewwong13265 жыл бұрын
Mclarens are unreliable to say the least and the repair bills will eat you savings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
@festivve4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewwong1326 And McLarens are reliable only the 2011-2013 models of the 12c weren't as it was there second road car after the F1 20 years later.
@krishnaasaurab6 жыл бұрын
I think mp 4 12c has a better front end than the current mclarens
@abbyxo32315 жыл бұрын
same
@B4R0N.5 жыл бұрын
saurab krishna Could not agree more!
@nimueh42985 жыл бұрын
saurab krishna Ditto.
@siddharthckiller30474 жыл бұрын
Its not as aggressive or as edgy.. Its just simply elegant and that in many eyes is beautiful
@richbiles2308724 жыл бұрын
Controversial opinion! I've thought that too but wasn't bold enough to say.
@Youlikeadahjuice12 жыл бұрын
Drove this car yesterday in Beverly Hills. My dad owns a Ferrari Challenge Stradale, and I have to say, the Mclaren is on a completely new level. Even compared to a 458 or 599GTO (both of which I have driven), the Mclaren felt like the first time I had ever driven a car. The experience was absolutely mindblowing, they really nailed it with this thing. Well done, Mclaren, well done.
@sonnyreddevil69 Жыл бұрын
…oh dear
@slothymango10 күн бұрын
After 10 years i finally bought a 12C I love it
@stubones8 жыл бұрын
Low mileage 12cs are looking good value for money these days. A lot cheaper than a new 540c or 570s/GT and quicker. The newer cars are probably better, but the 12c is still an excellent choice.
@RAJohnson7138 жыл бұрын
And much cheaper than a 458
@superxcars24798 жыл бұрын
+stubones High milage 12c's arent very reliable
@stubones8 жыл бұрын
Badar Mahmood I didn't mention high mileage 12Cs, I said low mileage, but a well maintained high mileage 12C is no less reliable than any other supercar.
@2011blueman8 жыл бұрын
+Badar Mahmood low milage 12c's aren't very reliable either. If you're looking for reliable then you buy a porsche 911 GT3. None of the supercars made by McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini are very reliable.
@hvf268 жыл бұрын
+stubones and you'd lose less money compared to a newer car too. oh the wonders of depreciation. in terms of reliability there are examples of 12c's with 5 digit miles on them, so hmm
@Jam2Africa9 жыл бұрын
Someday.. Someday.. I'm working so hard to afford this car
@parabolicpanorama9 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost?
@benjaminrhodes95829 жыл бұрын
dbgthasgoku4 £170k (GBP) base but the one tested here is just over £200k...it's stated at the start of the video...
@RaeMachiavelli9 жыл бұрын
dbgthasgoku4 $Google.com
@satinblakk9 жыл бұрын
***** You can get a used one for cheap. 2012, about 20-30k miles for right around $140-$170k. In your terms that would be £94k-107k. I would give you the exact listing but I'm greedy and I'm planning on getting it within the year.
@takawaka10009 жыл бұрын
Good thing this depreciates like a rock
@zaiddiaz38118 жыл бұрын
This car is very underrated car in 2016
@YoungDen7 жыл бұрын
zaid diaz - I would still but it in 2017
@ForcesNL3 жыл бұрын
Shame the car is very expensive to drive and maintain. It however is styled more timeless than the F1. I wish they'd make a full mechanical one mid seated, like the speedtail. (except for the safety features)The Mclaren GT is a good shell, but dated soon. The MP4's nose is like the Aston DBS. Perfect. God. It isn't going back, it's a step to what a car makes a car.
@arielr32009 жыл бұрын
Neil's editing has surely come a long way!
@Filleson11 жыл бұрын
Everytime I see a video with Chris Harris in it, I think the same thing. - Brilliant
@delongedoug12 жыл бұрын
You make some of the best car reviews out there. Always a treat. Thank you!
@vortexx7610 жыл бұрын
Refined and elegant yet the second fastest car on Top Gear....Those who want the outlandish styling and drama of a Lambo are not who this car is marketed to in the first place
@austinfeigum851311 жыл бұрын
ive seen many many 458 irl and quite a few 12c's and I can tell you the mp412c looks fucking amazing irl just stunning
@jdust1776cm12 жыл бұрын
Love the Ave Maria at the end of this film... So fitting.
@Ruffrydertitan9 жыл бұрын
I agree Harris, my '95 Dodge Viper is raw, noisy, hot, rough, needs constant attention when driving, no abs, no traction control, manual shift...I get excited to drive the car, becuase it requires some effort and thus makes me feel more attached to it.
@AdolfHitler-xp1nx6 жыл бұрын
your viper is more badass and more pure than any new mclaren :D they all have flappy paddle shifters and heaps of safety electronics
@curlyefrain98793 жыл бұрын
Lmao only an idiot would buy a Dodge Viper for that price😆
@xLightningShotx12 жыл бұрын
Got to go for a ride in one of these today, it was amazing! We where going 150 in a 60 zone and it felt like we where driving over water, amazingly smooth in normal mode and a beast in track mode! I don't care what anyone says it is a car that has to be experienced before you can even start to judge it! All the videos I have seen don't even start to capture the looks, sound, and amazing feel of the car!
@SaschaS.8 жыл бұрын
This car's absolutely brilliant in every possible way. I'd love to have one, one day. But let's put the car aside for one Moment, who's singing 'Ave Maria' in the outro? It sounds just as magnificent as the car itself. :O
@cerberrus55404 жыл бұрын
Those were the times.. an excellent Video.
@danielhuo38807 жыл бұрын
Chris had hair! XD
@slonky82111 жыл бұрын
This man is by far the best motoring journalist on the planet, and this and a nissan GTR are my dream cars. Simply because they are brilliant at everything.
@srinitaaigaura8 жыл бұрын
This car is so well built that some owners have done nothing more than change the engine oil in 2 years. And that ride quality. The thing is that this car IS designed to be a daily driver.
@Jatt10178 жыл бұрын
you must not know about the mechanical and suspension issues... on the forums some people have spent upto 40k just on suspension issues that keep coming back. and also other various electrical wiring and fuse flaws. the newer mclarens are better.
@chadsingleton76327 жыл бұрын
srinitaaigaura It is British man. There is a video of a mp412c needing a $35k steering rack...
@ImBarryScottCSS5 жыл бұрын
50% of the gearboxes have been replaced by now...
@norcorider200511 жыл бұрын
Yet another epic video from Mr Harris! Fantastic, great review from someone that knows everything there is to know about driving a car fast and well. Brilliant!!
@VICODINES111 жыл бұрын
"It has 7 gears, it needs about 3" that made me laugh hard.
@IJustMadeAComment11 жыл бұрын
It slides so beautifully... Never thought much about this car, but I think I like it now.
@sarahdell40425 жыл бұрын
I wish these were reliable
@SNORKYMEDIA3 жыл бұрын
buy a warranty
@sem3p11 жыл бұрын
Bought one yesterday, in part based on this video. Thanks Chris. I love it. The engineering prowess in this vehicle defies reason. I love it in ways that are not rational, and that is why I love it! Also, the reactions from other folks here in San Diego are awesome. Everyone loves this car, and loves what it stands for, being the fastest, best care possible. I'm going for a drive now. Until this car, I have known no other car that causes me to just go for a drive; it's like a sports bike
@slothymango10 күн бұрын
Do you still have it and love it?
@slothymango10 күн бұрын
I bought one a year ago and my girlfriend dumped me because she thought it was too old to be seen driving in
@DFWsCars7 жыл бұрын
Only Chris Harris would review a McLaren in a Jaguar jacket. Could be worse could be a Ferrari or Lambo jacket I guess.
@keepitlo006 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ImBarryScottCSS5 жыл бұрын
He had to put it on to cover up the 'kill all tyres' t-shirt so that McLaren would give him it.
@mariosmyhomie9711 жыл бұрын
The streets of europe seem so peaceful and... just stress-free, easy going. This video is so relaxing with a great car, soft music, and seemingly still streets. Not the noisy, panic filled streets here in " 'Murica". Maybe i'll move to rome or paris, hell, maybe even london one day.
@KingsWei11 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna get one... in 10 years
@kesprrr92716 жыл бұрын
Wei King have u gotten one yet?
@soawn294 жыл бұрын
Wei King so 4 years to go... good luck😁
@kudzimanyau3163 жыл бұрын
Three years left mate, I'll be praying for ya
@ballistischerfalke4061 Жыл бұрын
You better have it now
@cibaca112 жыл бұрын
one of the best rewievs i ve ever seen. great job Chris!
@polentaonthefloor9 жыл бұрын
What's the song called at the end of the video?
@DJvanRooij6 жыл бұрын
Little Man Ave Maria - Bach/gounod
@slothymango10 күн бұрын
Darude Sandstorm
@janrdoh11 жыл бұрын
Chris always has something interesting to say and he makes every video just epic because of it . I bet he could even make my big toe worth watching.
@MsiEvgaAsusGigabyte10 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the song at the BEGINNING of this video? I must know!
@msbeeb10 жыл бұрын
did u find out?
@fitz98066 жыл бұрын
Haven't found out yet. You?
@toshiba57847 жыл бұрын
this video made me appreciate the mclaren mp4-12c so much more, thx chriss once again : )
@devoyinator10 жыл бұрын
His wrinkles were the best thing in this video. And the Mclaren was immense.
@oddomadic11 жыл бұрын
Seeing this thing in person is another story. Plus it sounds like a monster when it revs
@Delveaux10 жыл бұрын
Chris, please....wearing a Jaguar jacket while driving a Mclaren.....that's just a nono....
@eschelar12 жыл бұрын
I'll say this about the boy, he corners with grace and style. His vids look like video game trailers. Brilliant.
@jeembomb12 жыл бұрын
I feel like at this point I have watched every Chris Harris clip that's available on youtube... multiple times..
@DotCom4812 жыл бұрын
Yes, sort of. Must have not been paying full attention. Always thought it was AWD for some reason. Thanx man.
@7drakkar111 жыл бұрын
Such a Beautiful Work of Art.
@taxus7503 жыл бұрын
Terrific car and I do like the shots of Bristol, one of the most characterful cities in Britain.
@jeremydrew44375 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris for your excellent and funny review, just put a deposit down on a 12 C your help much appreciated in making my choice. It’s the end of 2019 and I still think that this is one of the best looking McLaren’s out there!
@GeorgeLista4 жыл бұрын
Mind us asking what you’re paying for? Mileage, year... 12c coupe or spider?
@oakfieldbeams168111 жыл бұрын
I remember Tiff Needel and Jason Plato really struggling to get this thing sideways on Fifth gear when they reviewed it. Chris seems to be doing just fine.... Chris Harris = The man!!
@Hudstable12 жыл бұрын
a review that this car finally deserves! great job chris
@MinnesotaChevy45411 жыл бұрын
I randomly saw one of these the other day. I mean seriously... IN MINNESOTA! I was in shock.
@martinbrunning45325 жыл бұрын
Great review as always from Mr Harris, wonderful looking machine, under pinned by Maclaren’s hyper attention to detail as others have said what a great car
@MichielZzzz7 жыл бұрын
Production is on point.
@myfaceisonfire111 жыл бұрын
wow mate.. this review was just spectacular, Such a beautifully elegant car. I must say this is engineering at its best.
@simonclist623211 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite cars filmed in my town of Bristol. Very nice :)
@purwantiallan50893 жыл бұрын
This MP4 12C reminded me a lot to GRAN TURISMO 5.
@a6khu12 жыл бұрын
Chris - one of the best videos I think you've made. Kudos!
@exsportsfreak11 жыл бұрын
I love the niose so much, same with alluminium shift-stick in manual cars...
@BadBandar5912 жыл бұрын
sounds like a perfect everyday car. I want one!
@coreyadamfisher12 жыл бұрын
I've been seeing these around LA lately. They look and sound so good.
@JanMichaelFranklin12 жыл бұрын
What I like about today's supercars is that each company has their own character. even though the MP4-12C competes directly with the 458 Italia, it is completely different in several ways. In fact, the MP4-12C is unlike any other supercar with it's dual personalities. The reason why it got a bad rap at first is because initially you couldn't completely turn off the nannies. McLaren caught on and re-tuned the computer to do so. since they did, I feel that this is a true competitor to the 458.
@hunterfinegan495511 жыл бұрын
That mclaren is possibly the best supercar ever made, i own 2 right now and they are my everyday cars. I love the ride commfort, suspention, noise and the way it handles in the corners. You dont get the feeling you get in an mp4-12c in say a ferrari or lamborghini, it is a really good car
@franklinjames741612 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Can't wait to see more like these.
@Snesbass11 жыл бұрын
7:35 Liked that moment so much That beautiful sound
@GrotrianSeiler11 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chris. I have a quite different perspective on the car, having watched this video. I had no idea it was so capable. Interesting.
@rogersroger111 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!! I am in love...
@JxTPB12 жыл бұрын
Truly an engineering masterpiece.
@TheMikeros12 жыл бұрын
awesome, profesional explanation and talking about car . i really appreciate this :D
@MarkScott111 жыл бұрын
They have dropped now MP4 part, making it just the 12c. Watch out for the upcoming P1. Ridiculously awesome car!
@arunrao924811 жыл бұрын
that engine sounds beautiful
@JWnFlorida11 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I can count on you to put a smile on my face.. even when TV sucks! even after seeing this video at least twice before.. LOVE! The show and LOVE the Cars! God Love and God Bless the Two (2) trouble makers that make this happen! P.S. Camera man should get the 599 for a full day! and don't complain about the tires either Chris! you have no ground about going on about tires, LOL!!
@mrJules10011 жыл бұрын
I think Chris Harris is one of the best motoring presenters. It would be awesome to see him as a presenter on a reboot of a popular BBC motoring programme.
@K0nst4nt1n9612 жыл бұрын
Best Car Magazine for me! not too much not too less :)
@TheStigHCE0912 жыл бұрын
I agree. The 458 may have more soul and is more of a "driver's" car, and the Aventador may be more crazy and, technically speaking, more advanced but the MP4-12C is a much better road car than both and, thanks to all of its systems, quite a lot quicker than both too, despite the Lambo having 99 more ponies from its V12. I also reckon the Mac looks amazing both inside and out. It makes a great noise, it's got great road manners, it's just stunning all round.
@Finestexotics11 жыл бұрын
with passion i mean the feeling you get when you look at it, hear it, sit in it or drive it. I had the opportunity once to have a little go in it. Performance is incredible but for example a ferrari 458 just gives you so much more! in my opinion!
@Larry-ct5mg6 жыл бұрын
Nice ride, elegant simple styling we've come to expect since Gordon's F1. Chris, if you read this answer me this. You slide the car around quite nicely but how competitive would you be in a race version against other competitive drivers?
@plynwow7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful automobile!
@spencer1981112 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is some boy. I think the greatest reviewer by far
@Suonodellecampane12 жыл бұрын
dude the new viper is pretty sick
@Airpig11 жыл бұрын
First indicator is the McLaren part. Well said sir.
@shoaibtuber12 жыл бұрын
You have a point there mate. But to be honest, if i wanted all that (usability,spacious,etc) and still be crazy, i'd invest in a M5 or something. On the other hand, true supercars are something totally different I feel. They're all about the sudden shudder in your heart as soon as you turn the ignition on, the inexcusable mileage, the constant complaints of your dear ones telling you not to drive it too often, the total sinfulness of the beast. This is what a supercar is all about. It's love.
@ang3lb3ar12 жыл бұрын
I love watching Chris Harris'es reviews on cars. Great attitude and dosen't diminish the enjoyment of it. I honestly think Chris Should have his own show and KZbin channel. Replace That shit TopGear U.S. show with Chris Harris on Cars. Pure delight..
@ZIZERMAN2511 жыл бұрын
This is Awesome look at the exhaust ports from 9:50-9:59 (backfiring!)
@QrayzHD11 жыл бұрын
Lotus looks amazing so great compliment.
@Jacjas312 жыл бұрын
Isn't that kind of the definition of a supercar? A part of what makes them beautiful?
@JackGE12 жыл бұрын
Lovely car, seen my first one yesterday in orange, what a noise they can produce!
@Azzaax112 жыл бұрын
Great video, beautiful car.
@Seansterification12 жыл бұрын
The McLaren F1 and MP4 to me are some of the most beautiful exotics out there.
@shakesnbake3 жыл бұрын
Amazing to think that this car is 10 years old now!
@donutmanbmw112 жыл бұрын
great great channel. i push this to everyone i know.....thx Donut
@SirMixAlotChannel12 жыл бұрын
The problem is, some people are so married to their favorite brands that they simply lose the ability to be objective. Great Car!!!
@ToeCutter45411 жыл бұрын
the younger brother to the F1 :) the price tag alone for what this car is capable of is just so under priced! the one thing that made the F1 stand out as one of the top 3 super cars of all time was its HP rating vs every other super car that needed at least 2 to 3 times what it did to achieve the speeds it was capable of. the guys down at McLaren deserve a Nobel prize for an engineering perfection!
@neotaiidan12 жыл бұрын
I would also really like to know who is singing "Ave Maria" at the end please. It must be someone well known because its a fantastic performance. Cheers.
@RayThompson112 жыл бұрын
Great work as always, CH! Would love to see a follow-up, after all this time and the upgrades McLaren has given the MP4-12C. I'm fascinated by the car but slightly turned off by the comments of many reviewers, who seem to all echo the same question: "Was that me or the car doing the driving?". As someone who drives a C63 Black Series, but is seriously considering upgrading to the McLaren, I'm wondering: does the MP4-12C offer the same sense of involvement you get with the C63 Black Series?
@therudallcello99912 жыл бұрын
Well presented Chris, I want one
@jerrytery12311 жыл бұрын
this video was relaxing
@fluxpattern12 жыл бұрын
as always a great insight, brilliant Chris.
@future_phonk Жыл бұрын
I still love this one. All the new ones look the same.
@peanutbutterpadre151911 ай бұрын
Idk the 650 looks different than the 720 looks different than the senna it me
@TallDrink9117 жыл бұрын
This car would still hold up today. Supercar performance, daily driver comforts, more trunk space than my 911 and damn good looking. This car is special and always will be. Call me dated but I would take a 12C any day.