McLaren MP4-12C - Jay Leno's Garage

McLaren MP4-12C. Finally, the big day has arrived! After factory visits and test drives, Damian Forbes hand delivers Jay's new McLaren to the garage. Go over the car with Jay inch by inch and hop on board for its first test drive on California soil.
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[@archiguitarchi]

I love that Jay has made it possible for us to almost live his car experiences vicariously. He's not showing off.....he's sharing.

[@im-pro-at-skyrim8285]

love how he cracks the camera man up at 1:40

[@chrisrefaei]

Jay leno"s Garage is the best show on KZbin No other show comes close to the amount of content that he puts out with each one of his episodes. Its not just about the cars, its also about the amazing people that are behind the making of these works of art and amazing machinery, and the history of it all, and he grasps each and everyone of those points every time. Great Series Jay, keep up the Great work. I just wanted to let you know all of us enjoy your work and this hobby, thanks for sharing!

[@sadikmeah4057]

Nice car. As a poor taxi driver, owning one of these will always be a dream but last night I was given some hope. My six year old daughter said when she grows up she will buy me one!!! I cant wait!!!!

[@sadikmeah4057]

TK421ps thanks for the advice but I'm too poor to invest in anything. My six year old has more money than me. Anyway I hope you and your family are well. We ate dog food for our Christmas lunch.

[@David-mf7lm]

+TK421ps wait invest in what?

[@stitcha123]

@@sadikmeah4057 work harder.

[@sadikmeah4057]

@@stitcha123 4 years on my priorities have now changed. But thanks for the tip anyway

[@stitcha123]

Sadik Meah no problem. Still drive taxis?

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

12 years later and I still love the 12C... An elegant, timeless design and the best sounding V8 they made other than the SLR. I want one bad, I might just have to get one.

[@funfun5656]

This car has to have the most beautiful paint work I've ever seen. Love the colour!

[@ammoalamo6485]

It's great to binge-watch Jay's car vids. You can see the progression of a particular make, or an era, or just go year by year and see the whole gamut of car history. The worst thing about these videos is knowing you will never, ever have these cars, this collection, and the time and money to enjoy them. Oh well, good for Jay - and a big thank-you to him for letting the Walter Mitty in all of us have a go with some really great and historic vehicles.

[@user-od1ve4fd5p]

After more than 10 years it still looks gorgeous. Much better than the newest ones

[@eramus5614]

i love these videos jay you entertain me whenever im bored. keep up the good work!

[@i7rs]

McLaren MP4-12C was developed in Top Gear's test track, still got beaten down by Ferrari 458 Italia ( Check Top Gear's and Fifth Gear's review ) but salute to Jay's spirit as a fan he still bought the McLaren. This is exactly how you show your loyalty!

[@cibaca1]

The best car in Jay Lenos garage!

[@ZondaF355]

This is the definition of a dream car. Heres to the dream and I hope we all get to realize what its like to own and drive an MP4 12C!

[@kylekunkel5343]

The color fits the car.......incredible!

[@abbiravindhran8424]

true man! Has a thousands of cars but wears the same clothes all the time. Dedication and Love at its best.

[@robinantonio2838]

priorities done right

[@Pinkielover]

Robin Antonio priority should be giving 1 car away to fans everyday till he dies.... just regular cars of his choice

[@michelleadams6999]

100s for sure over 100 motorcycles

[@MICHGO1]

OR MAYBE HE HAS A CLOSET FULL OF DENIM. I BUY A BUNCH OF THE SAME COLOR SHIRTS SO I DON'T HAVE TO THINK ABOUT WHAT TO WEAR.

[@blkpopeye]

Well when you have the money that Jay Leno has you can wear what you want and dont care about the fashion police.

[@ShaneRaweewon]

I hope that this always stays as the top comment for this video, because that is so very true and the reason for why I started liking Jay Leno

[@Howefan339]

i was speaking too quickly, i love May. As a matter of fact i got his autograph today!! clarkson incredibly funny and yes he does know his stuff. hes been reviewing cars for longer than i have been alive. i need to check my comments before i put them down... Anyway, jay has his day job, but the Top Gear guys do live the car life.

[@allensaunders449]

a very underated car alot of people now hate on it no reason

[@hughjaskoch5456]

They have some reliability issues, especially on the earlier models before they changed the name to just 12c. Trabsmissions go out very fast, the door opening thing on the outside was very very fickle, to the point people couldn't get in their cars they changed it to a button on later models. But regardless, these are slept on, and you can currently get really good deals on these. I've seen them go for as low as 75k. That's a hell of a lot of car for the money. For a car that started at 250K its insane value. It's competitor at the time, the 458 Italian also started around 250K, and the mclaren had more power and faster 0-60, but the 458 still goes for crazy money like 300K and up.

[@MWRB93]

He's So On The TOP GEAR TRACK !!! :D

[@kamran5461]

Jay, that smile on your face says it all...

[@14KShadow]

Could not agree more, he just sounds like a sales man

[@Apidium]

Love the Volcano Orange paint.

[@3rdGenGuy]

i agree, Jay Leno knows cars. old and new inside and out.

[@rohandat]

TOP GEAR TEST TRACK RIGHT THERE!

[@ruidiasbraga]

you do such a great videos about cars, passion cant be copied. thank you jay leno.

[@jharback]

This car to me, is an amazing accomplishment. This was their very first mass produced car and they hit it out of the park. Their very first car, announcing ahead of time that it would compete with the Ferrair 458. And no one thought they'd come close. And what did McLaren do? They hit it out of the park!

[@abdulrehmanqadeer7148]

Mclaren F1 ,Mclaren SLR ,Mclaren MP-12C ,Mclaren P1 & buggati Veyron Grand sport this guy is living a dream :-)

[@barry7608]

Thanks Jay, that last squirt bought a smile to my face as well! and what a sound, I bet in real life it would be magnitudes better.

[@Serveck]

he WORKED his way up, the old fashioned way, that tends to make people a bit more respectful to others as well, so that contributes significantly to his success, being a "good guy"

[@HellaNooBs]

People say the 720s and 765lt are overengineered. This car started it all. The suspension and the corner capability of the car without sacrificing ride comfort plus the power it had, was out of this world

[@NunsAllowed]

Jay's speaks English very well, clear and direct. I can't understand the English guy. And. I am English !!

[@behemothokun]

I'm german, and I can understand both of them just fine.

[@DEMediaDrive]

Another great video by Mr. Leno! I have heard nothing but great things about the McClaren suspension.

[@o.c.stiggs5377]

Favorite supercar in the best color!

[@purdles314]

It looks better and better everytime I watch a video or pic of it!

[@jerusdc]

Just drove on 1600 miles from Detroit to FL, Amazing car, And comfortable!

[@Saki630]

+jerusdc no damage from all the pot holes and bodies all over the road in Michigan?

[@jerusdc]

Those roads are terrible!!!

[@archiguitarchi]

Thanks DJ.

[@daniel55645]

McLarens are amazing. after driving the MP4 for the 1st time, I absolutely fell in love with it. Best car I've ever driven. Far far superior in drive quality than any lamborghini or ferrari, in my opinion

[@nigelr568]

i live near the top gear test track and where the mclaren factory is and when they come off the production line they head down to the track for testing in groups of three what a job that is driving these everyday.

[@burk415]

Nice Google search sir, but Mr. Leno was referring to the McLaren F1. Which he owns, and has a 6.1 liter v12. So there is no mistake. He knows more about cars than any of us will hope to know. Plus he is very well off which makes me incredible jealous. I hope to own just own high end sports car one day.

[@rare6499]

A great car I hope you enjoy it Jay. The Ferrari may seem more evocative but there's something about the MC that I really respect and admire. I also think its very handsome and unlike some Ferrari designs of late I think it looks like it could of been made at any time in the last 15 years. I mean that in a good way. It will age well and will always appear to be current, in many ways just like the F1.

[@wzl87]

1:40 .. camera man lol

[@yupyours5638]

1:40 Camera man laughing. Love it! To funny.

[@MrRaveLincoln]

Jay leno is a role model.

[@thx113868]

Great looking, Good MPG, Sound puts a smile on your face, Love Mclarens !

[@slapmyfunkybass]

amazing color

[@PaliAha]

Beautiful.

[@VolV8]

I really enjoy your videos Jay. Thanks.

[@Alshen]

23 MPG. Nice. Took mine to Thermal, got 6.4 MPG over the day running through a full tank...

[@SuperMrTavi]

TOP GEAR TEST TRACK!!!

[@Epiha]

Thanks I'll check it out, this channel is the best. I mean Jay is the best wealthy person I know about.

[@radar3699]

Saw a white one of these in Vancouver today, looks absolutely badass.

[@djverhulst]

great car,, thanks for sharing !

[@emanyo]

Such a well made video

[@fahmad7194]

12C - the classic

[@ionizer12]

I really wish i was personal friends with Jay. Id just go to his garage every day and drool over everything he has

[@richmanricho]

Cheers mate

[@Sm4shur]

Mclaren is also my favorite manufacturer

[@macca4610]

for a celebrity jay leno really knows his cars and because im british maybe i like him more because he loves mclaren lol

[@doublestrokeroll]

great colour!

[@petertimowreef9085]

Hey I just noticed that the 12C's rim design is inspired by the original F1. Cool.

[@jakeyw11]

Top Gear Test Track!

[@Ashcombeguy]

For anyone that doesn't know, Donsfold racetrack is better known as the Top Gear test track.

[@TheophilusPWildbeest]

+Adam Pardoe It's spelt Dunsfold.

[@toddpacker7058]

We know!! Enough!!!!!

[@b145701s]

I want to go to jays garage and look at all of the fabulous cars he owns

[@KPKaccountt]

i like the looks. Its kinda classy and elegant

[@glynndraper437]

Makes me proud to be an Englishman and a Motorsport addict

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

A beautiful car in a beautiful color!

[@localdracula5801]

01:48 hah was that a giggle from the cameraman?

[@kylanwalters37]

sounds like it

[@FenriRock]

top gear test track! i forgot thats were it was tested

[@morgangalegarcia6946]

The color of the mclaren is amazing.

[@Mercedes600SEL408]

McLaren MP4 12-C is wonderful to see: the opening of the doors is a middle ground between the SLS and Lamborghini, the handles are touch to open them to improve aerodynamics, and parked near a F430 Scuderia, disfigures the Ferrari. soon my video of the McLaren will be available in my channel. thanks!!

[@Bitis11nasicornis]

I remember coming home from vacation, in the out skirts of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, I seen a silver McLaren MP4-12C and a silver Audi R8 racing each other down the freeway. Best street race I ever saw, although brief due to the insane speed they raced at.

[@Slip.Angull]

Awesome!

[@earlpainter2143]

Engine sounds great.

[@martialartsforhire]

TOP GEAR TEST TRACKKKKK

[@ozziemartinez1484]

Jay Leno is the man... Im so jealous

[@lffit]

one beautiful car!!!

[@ArunNarasimhan_arun1997107]

Jay Leno on the TopGear track.Perfection.

[@sooparsoup]

great video of a great car Jay.

[@95blckfirebird1]

Awesome

[@kirmy1]

WOW Chris Goodwin works for mclaren now, i remember when he was a BTCC privateer star, what a guy!

[@dirkbowman946]

No burnout ? Jay you own it !

[@TheReplikah]

that track he drove on is actually the top gear track omg!!!

[@jbrandon302]

This is one of the best supercars ever made IMO

[@TheMsterblaster]

You are correct. Many car companies use the TG track to test their cars. In fact there was a car (I cannot remember which it was) that was specifically modified to perform on the TG track.

[@sequri]

This is my car of the moment. The right blend of technology, performance, quality, pedigree, road-ability and looks. Brilliant. The Lamborghini Gallardo is not too far behind.

[@EddieDaOnly1]

Jay you're so funny and I don't see how some people don't laugh when they're there.

[@thatguywholikes1]

I believe that is the top gear track!!

[@UndecidedMusic88]

McLaren is just the most amazing car company out now.

[@enemay]

1:40 so true chuckles!

[@michael123cody5]

I like how the dude added in there real quick" and she" good job dude.

[@BenOz22]

My current dream car

[@Kazu2799]

Leno going through the hammer head!

[@johannnunweiller9634]

Nice car!

[@YungRoyellProduction]

not really a McLaren fan .but this one I must say is truly incredible looks awesome

[@vitaliyyusupov733]

I love this car

[@franklinwalker4021]

who ah !!! you go Jay Leno

[@ultimatecarguy]

i hope to see a video of the new P1 love McLaren everything they do is top notch

[@NoNameEND]

Need to see more of these on the street.

[@djjgjay]

Even the chassis part of this looks fun to drive, I love McLaren, I wish I could afford one.

[@markalan1two]

as they say in Monty Python "you lucky lucky bastad" great segments keep them coming

[@nigeltheman3170]

I agree with Jay man, if you haven't had the privilege of driving a car that feels the road where you are almost laying down in it with handling and suspension meant for performance, its impossible to appreciate just how big a difference it really is compared to the average grocery getter. The down side is I have had more problems and break downs in high performance cars than anything else. They are also "high" maintenance.