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In today’s world of ungodly-powered supercars, an old hat that has been lost in the shuffle is looking to re-enter the conversation, determined to remind everyone that while their name hasn’t been mentioned in talks of ’fastest supercar on the planet’, it was a matter of choice rather than cause. Rumors are coming out of Woking, England that McLaren is finally in the process of developing the long-awaited successor to the iconic McLaren F1. This is the very same car that ushered in a new generation of supercars when it made its debut back in the mid 90s, setting the standard on how supercars are built these days. While official details are still being withheld, Autocar managed to get some juicy information on what’s in store for this new supercar, including the nickname it’s been given: ’Mega Mac.’ It sounds like it doesn’t inspire a lot of fear and trepidation from its competitors, but nonetheless, we’re confident that ’Mega Mac’ won’t be the final name of the car. Somewhere along the lines, McLaren will have something more suitable for their new flagship supercar. Right now, they are internally calling the new hypercar the P12. UPDATE 1/19/2012: British magazine, CAR,is offering new details on the McLaren successor for the F1 supercar. The magazine reports that the P12 will be share a similar carbon Monocell structure as the MP4-12C and will be powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with a KERS energy storage system. The price for the car will be in the €750k area (or $960,000 at the current exchange rates. UPDATE 03/19/2012: In a recent interview with Drive, McLaren boss, Ron Dennis, offered new details on the MP4-27 supercar (code-named P12). He confirmed that the new model will be unveiled in May 2012 and that it won’t try to break any existing speed record. In fact, he says, "“Don’t get fixated by top speed. That’s the first thing you have to discard in today’s society.” The new P12 will, however, be "the world’s most technologically advanced supercar." The car will be built on the same carbon fiber central structure (monocell) as the MP4-12C and will use the same twin turbo V8 engine, with an increased capacity and output. It will feature a conventional two-seater layout and completely different styling when compared to the Mp4-12C. "What you’ve got to have is a complete package of performance," he says. "You’ve got to embrace technologies that are out there that are accepted, and some that don’t even exist. I can tell you our next car has many things on it that don’t exist at the moment." The McLaren MP4-27 will be built in a limited number of 300-500 units and will be more expensive than previous models. Dennis says the company hopes it "will be hailed as the most innovative, creative supercar of its time." UPDATE 05/17/2012: Today we have a new rendering for you for the upcoming McLaren F1 successor. For now, immerse yourselves in the first details of the car after the jump. Exterior and Interior1993 McLaren F1  Full details behind the aesthetic look of the McLaren Mega Mac have yet to be revealed, but there have been some rumblings that the car will feature a carbon fiber Monocell that’s similar to the 175-pound version found on the McLaren MP4-12C. In addition to that, the Mega Mac will also feature a number of components found on the just-released McLaren supercar, including a re-tuned pushrod suspension, hydraulic anti-roll control, adaptive dampers, active aerodynamics, front and rear spoilers, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and traction control to name a few. Inside the car, McLaren is focusing on giving it a minimalistic feel that promotes function over luxury to keep the car as lightweight as it can be. Despite that, modern touches of technology will still be present in the car, including an on-board data logging computer with its own video camera. It’s certainly hard to picture exactly what this new supercar is going to look like, but as far as vague generalizations are concerned, feel free to analyze it as a car that’s "bigger, angrier, and more functional-looking" than the MP4-12C. Performance1995 McLaren F1 LM  The Mega Mac is rumored to come with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that has been developed in partnership with Ricardo. This engine comes with an output of 800 horsepower and is mated to a Graziano seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Performance figures suggest that the Mega Mac will be capable of hitting 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds – that’s a tenth of a second slower than the almighty Veyron – 0-100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 0-200 mph in just 20 seconds. PricingAwkward nickname notwithstanding, the Mega Mac – sounds like a Big Mac on steroids - is expected to fetch a price tag of somewhere in the neighborhood of £350,000 to £400,000, which is about $566,000 to $647,000 based on current exchange rates. Before you go bananas over the thought of owning one, best be informed that McLaren is planning on building just 500 examples of their new modern-day machine. It is anticipated to make it debut in late 2012 or early 2013. Competition1996 McLaren F1 GTR  Once McLaren unleashes this supercar sometime in 2014, you can expect it to immediately gun for the title of fastest car on the planet, a title the company hasn’t held since the legendary McLaren F1 burst into the scene in the mid 90s. On that note, the Bugatti Veyron, Pagani Huayra, and the Koenigsegg Agera R should have one on the road and one eye on the rear-view mirror for the McLaren ’Mega Mac’. It may still be a few years away from hitting the road, but the sound of a McLaren’s piercing engine shrieking across pavements is something that the supercars of today should be very cautious of. Powerful engine Will sport newest McLaren technology Mega Mac? Really? Won’t be here before 2014 36 comments: McLaren MP4-27 This has a great color selection. When it comes to the engine, it’s very powerful. I’m pretty sure that this will be an attention seeker at the Expo.
 I just look at that thing. It’s very stunning. I hope that this model can compete for the title this year. The evolution is good because it has a different concept with different designs. I’m still hoping that this would be a fast car right from the start.
 This superb car looks amazing; it looks like a super jet with the orange exterior. It looks unique and was definitely a head-turner. It is amazing that this 2013 McLaren MP4-27 super car will use the newest McLaren technology.
 Different concept with different models. That’s what McLaren is. The curvature of this concept is very well-designed. The process of developing their great concept is finally here and must be released on 2013. Their concept is a matter of idea and not by choice.
 I guess I have to agree that this is the fastest super car in the planet. The powerful engine is amazing. The exterior detailing looks stunning and futuristic.
 The car has a stunning exterior and nice spoilers. I like the modern technology but I think it will be a perfect car if the interior offers more space.
 The exterior detail of this vehicle is truly awesome. I like its aesthetic appeal. I think that it v8 engine is pretty impressive, but I would agree that there are a lot of sports car out there, which is more powerful than McLaren.
Heart-pounding car, dudes would fall in love with its sleek exterior. Was there really a tire? Sexiness of this car mixed well in the art of racing McLaren. Two-thumbs up to this.
 Very impressive outlook. The platform is really striking. I love its powerful engine. This car is really irresistible!
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04.27.2012 @ 00:24