2011 McLaren MP4-12C

Since the production of the McLaren F1 ended in 1998, we've all been waiting for a new, entirely McLaren creation to emerge. They've put their name and expertise into multiple cars since then, but none have been truly McLaren. The waiting ends in early 2011 for those lucky enough to get their hands on one of the one thousand built for the first production year. Though the $250,000 price tag isn't cheap, it is definitely easier to swallow than the predecessor's 1998 price of $970,000 (the last production McLaren F1 from their showroom floor sold last year for $4.1 million).

The McLaren MP4-12C was designed from completely new parts, nothing from any previous model has been reused. The strength of the MP4-12C comes from the super light and hollow full carbon fiber tub the body is constructed around.  A 3.8 liter, twin-turbocharged V8 will push out around 600hp. All of this seemlessly applied by the 7-speed paddle shifters.

McLaren F1 Catches On Fire

In news of the awful; this McLaren F1 caught on fire yesterday in Santa Rosa, Ca. I never want to see such a beautiful piece of machinery destroyed like this, but it is a little hard to feel too bad knowing the owner had it insured for three million dollars, one million over it's value.

All McLaren's go to heaven.

via Jalopnik

Chrome Plated Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR

In the never ending quest to make really expensive cars cost even more, someone has gone and chrome plated (note the chrome tint as well) this Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR. This 208 mile per hour beast originally costs a mere $495,000 before adapting it into the world's fastest coke mirror. Apparently the car caused a huge fuss outside the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

What's the matter buddy? Couldn't you afford the chrome infused tires?

via Global Motors