McLaren Special Operations - 2012 MP4-12C - Verde Ithica (Lime Green)

Just arrived at McLaren Tampa Bay! This 2012 MP4-12C is outfitted in stunning Verde Ithica (Lime Green), which is a McLaren Special Operations (MSO) option.

Additional MSO Options Include:

• MSO Roof - Gloss Black
• MSO Rear Deck - Gloss Black
• MSO Contrast Stitch on Seats - Lime Green
• MSO Contrast Stitch on Interior Areas - Lime Green
• MSO Vent and Instrument Cluster Bezels - Lime Green

For additional information and questions, contact Rich Alfonso, McLaren Tampa Bay Brand Manager at (727) 824-8500 or email ralfonso@dimmitt.com!!!

2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Revealed!

McLaren Automotive is expanding its lineup with the addition of its second model, the new 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, which is ready for order and starts delivery in November.

The convertible supercar comes just one year after the launch of the hard-top MP4-12C and gets all the latest features introduced with the 2013 update.

This means that peak output from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 is a healthy 616 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque.

McLaren calls the car’s roof system the ‘Retractable Hard Top’ and has designed it so that it can be operated at speeds of up to 19 mph. Raising or lowering the roof takes just 17 seconds and top speed remains an impressive 204 mph--just 3 mph shy of the hard-top’s peak.

Thanks to the MP4-12C’s carbon fiber ‘MonoCell’ chassis, no additional strengthening was required for the MP4-12C Spider. The result is a sports car almost identical to its fixed roof equivalent in performance terms, and weighing only 88 pounds more with the addition of a convertible roof system. Overall weight with all fluids on board comes in at around 3,200 pounds.

Behind the driver and passenger sits a rear windscreen which may also be electronically lowered and raised. With the roof lowered this acts as wind deflector, and with the roof raised the rear window can still be lowered, allowing the engine’s sweet exhaust note to roar into the cabin.

With the roof raised there is around 1.8 cubic feet of storage behind the cabin. Bespoke luggage has been designed specifically to fit this space and is supplied as standard with the car. A rollover protection system is also fitted, with each of those tall buttresses containing a steel structure designed to absorb impact energy and protect occupants.

As mentioned, the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider is ready for order and should commence deliveries in November. In the mealtime, head over to the McLaren website and play around with the new configurator.

McLaren's DNA - No Compromise - Attractive Lease Offer

McLaren’s vision for the MP4-12C was to make a sports car that was lightweight and strong. Fast and efficient. Comfortable and exhilarating. At McLaren Tampa Bay, our unswerving commitment to excellence and innovation underpins everything we do: from the initial demonstration, to the ownership experience we offer with McLaren’s new road car, the MP4-12C. We are proud to have joined the McLaren team as your retailer. If you spend a little time with us, we will explain how we plan to exceed your expectations, and how our approach to ownership is as innovative as the car we are proud to promote. EMAIL RICHARD ALFONSO

*With approved credit from McLaren Financial. Payment includes all costs to be paid by consumer except license, tax, registration & doc fees. 2013 McLaren MP4-12C. Stock # CW001184. MSRP $269,900; Residual $130,000. $3,495 per month plus tax. Closed end lease to qualified buyers. Sign and drive. Lease for 60 months, includes 2,500 miles per year. Lessee responsible for excess wear, tear and mileage. No dealers or dealers agents. Residency restrictions apply. Sale ends and all deals must be delivered and paid in full by 7/31/2012.

Car & Driver Tested: McLaren MP4-12C 1000-mile Road Trip

Can a supercar be comfortable? Car & Driver's editor Jared Gall sets out on an OCD-infused, 1000-mile road trip from Colorado to the Hoover Dam to find out.

Dimmitt Automotive Group Launches McLaren MP4-12C In Atlanta, GA

We thank everyone in Atlanta for extending Dimmitt Automotive Group & McLaren Tampa Bay such a warm welcome. We thank those who took the time to join us as we launched the new McLaren MP4-12C, it is our hope that all enjoyed the evening.

McLaren Updating MP4-12C for 2013 with Power Bump, Other Upgrades

June 5 2012 by Alexander Stoklosa - Car & Driver

McLaren’s mid-engined MP4-12C sports car just went on sale this past year, but several updates are headed its way for 2013. We don’t have too many complaints about the MP4-12C in its current form—we gave it the nod in a comparison test against the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche 911 GT2 RS—but McLaren apparently felt it necessary to tweak the car and give it a power bump for 2013.

The most significant update, at least to us, is an additional 25 hp for the MP4-12C’s twin-turbocharged, 3.8-liter V-8. The power increase will come by way of an engine-computer update, bringing the power total to 618 hp. McLaren also is modifying the car’s transmission programming and adding software to allow drivers to alter the level of engine noise entering the cabin. The current MP4-12C has a valved sound tube that pipes intake noise into the cabin at different levels, depending on which driving mode is selected. Now, McLaren owners will be able to adjust the valve independently of the driving mode. Full loud? Yes, please.

Among the less sexy—but still useful—updates is the addition of Bluetooth and navigation functionality for the MP4-12C’s touch-screen–based infotainment system. (The 2012 car had the hardware to support both nav and Bluetooth, but the software wasn’t ready until now.) McLaren also is adding an optional suspension lift mode, which can raise both the front and rear of the car at low speeds. This should prove useful to customers who occasionally are confronted by a steep driveway or rough road. Finally, the MP4-12C’s radio antenna was tweaked for enhanced reception.

The best part is that, aside from the upcoming model’s optional suspension lift functionality, McLaren will retrofit all of these upgrades to current customers’ cars at no charge. This is especially remarkable in light of the price increase that will be levied upon the 2013 MP4-12C. (McLaren will announce more specific pricing information later.) The new 2013 model goes on sale in September, and McLaren will begin retrofitting existing cars with the upgrades in October.

Buy 592, Get 25 Free: McLaren Updates 2012 MP4-12C with More Power And Features

Written by Ben Timmins - June 5 2012 - Automobile Magazine

McLaren’s attitude towards the 2012 MP4-12C during press testing was remarkable in that the company was simultaneously introducing the car to the world and making subtle, important tweaks to the car. In the last few weeks of testing it made the shift paddle action lighter, tweaked the airbox to provide more aural drama, increased steering feel, and sharpened throttle response. Now, it’s adding another round of tweaks to the technological powerhouse.

McLaren says that the 2013 MP4-12C, which bows in September, will have some basic changes to hardware and software. While all 2012 MP4-12Cs had the hardware on board to support both Bluetooth connectivity and GPS navigation, the infotainment system–dubbed IRIS–didn’t have the software to support it. For 2013 all MP4-12Cs will get the requisite software, unlocking these features. 2013 models will also get an extra radio antenna, door release push buttons, and improvements to the Meridian surround sound system.

Most importantly, McLaren engineers tinkered with the engine and transmission programming. The result is a power increase of 25 horsepower, and what McLaren says is improved responsiveness in all situations and across the rev range. Add that to the car’s already stout power figure of 592 horsepower and you get a total of 617 horses. To put that in perspective, that’s 55 more than the MP4′s chief rival, the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. Even better, it’s 5 more horsepower than the original Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano.

What McLaren did with these improvements is a little unconventional, however: it promised the full complement of engine and infotainment software upgrades to 2012 MP4-12C owners at no charge. That software will be available for current owners some time after September, although McLaren also said that cars that are on order and on the line in Woking may already be receiving the upgrades.

At $229,000, the MP4-12C might not be a steal, but this deal does strike us as a good value. We think existing MP4-12C owners–who will be a little less lost and a little bit quicker–should feel the same way.

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2nd Annual Race Day

Our guests, for the 2nd year in a row, had the opportunity to take their cars on the race track during our 2nd Annual Race Day Event at Anderson Race Park in Palmetto, FL. A terrific time was had by all! This especially was a thrill to see the all new McLaren MP4-12C on the track for the first time! Guests brought out their Aston Martins, Lotus, Cadillac, McLaren, and even a couple Ferraris mixed in.

McLaren MP4-12C MSO (McLaren Special Operations)

Sleek? Stunning? Stealth? We can't find the word for it either.

This one-of-a-kind 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, outfitted in Carbon Black with McLaren Orange accents is truly a sight to be seen.  Ordered by our expert staff here at McLaren Tampa Bay, this one dresses to impress.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Exterior Special Paint - Carbon Black
Carbon Fiber Splitter
Carbon Fiber Exterior Mirror Casings
Sport Exhaust
Stealth Pack
Cast Iron Brakes - McLaren Orange Calipers
Leather Sport Interior
Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade
Carbon Fiber Sill Panels
Premium Meridian Surround Sound Package
McLaren Branded Floor Mat Set

ADDITIONAL BY McLAREN SPECIAL OPERATIONS (MSO):
MSO Wheel Finish - Diamond Cut
MSO Steering Wheel - Carbon Fibre
MSO Carbon Pack consisting of:
- Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Vents
- Carbon Fiber Rear Deck Vent
- Wiper System Cover - Carbon Fiber

Contact RICH ALFONSO at (727) 824-8500 or email ralfonso@dimmitt.com for additional information.