Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

McLaren MP4-12C 0–60 Times

The McLaren MP4-12C 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, McLaren and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested McLaren MP4-12C is the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 10.70 seconds at 134.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested McLaren MP4-12C is the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe, which took 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 10.80 seconds at 135.0 mph, according to McLaren.

Out of all the McLaren MP4-12C tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.12 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 10.88 seconds at 132.42 mph.

Fastest 0–60 2.9sec 2012 Coupe
Average 0–60 3.12sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 10.88sec @ 132.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.3sec 2012 Coupe
2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Across 5 verified runs, the McLaren MP4-12C ranges from 2.9 to 3.3 seconds 0–60, with a 3.12-second average.

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McLaren MP4-12C 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 1 year

2012

McLaren MP4-12C · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.12 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 10.88 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
2.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
10.70s ¼ mi @ 134.0 mph
0–60 mph
2.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
10.70 sec
Trap Speed
134.0 mph
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
#02
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
2.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
10.80s ¼ mi @ 130.7 mph
0–60 mph
2.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
10.80 sec
Trap Speed
130.7 mph
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
#03
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
3.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.10s ¼ mi @ 129.4 mph
0–60 mph
3.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.10 sec
Trap Speed
129.4 mph
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
#04
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
10.80s ¼ mi @ 135.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
10.80 sec
Trap Speed
135.0 mph
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
McLaren
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe
#05
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
3.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.00s ¼ mi @ 133.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.00 sec
Trap Speed
133.0 mph
Engine
3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
McLaren
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider

How we verify McLaren MP4-12C performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same McLaren MP4-12C trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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McLaren MP4-12C 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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McLaren MP4-12C performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest McLaren MP4-12C on record is the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 2.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 10.70 seconds at 134.0 mph.
The slowest recorded McLaren MP4-12C is the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Coupe, which takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 10.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a McLaren MP4-12C reaches 60 mph in 3.12 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 10.88 seconds at roughly 132.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, McLaren and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
McLaren
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a McLaren MP4-12C can do, not a single marketing claim.

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