Rent McLaren MP4-12C 2012

McLaren’s first production car since the McLaren F1 in 1998, the long-awaited 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, is quite possibly the best performance car in the world.

This two-seat, mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe is powered by a McLaren M838T 3.8-litre V8 twin-turbo engine that produces 592 bhp and 443 pound-feet of torque, and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.3 seconds and brake from 100 km/h (62 mph) to zero in under 30 metres (98 ft) from a top speed of 205 mph. A dual-clutch, seven-speed automated manual transmission provides breathtakingly fast, near seamless shifts. The Mclaren MP4-12C utilises F1 technology such as brake steer, that kills understeer and keeps the car perfectly on line and McLaren ProActive Chassis Control, an advanced suspension that replaces stabiliser bars with specialised dampers, making this an excellent handling machine. The lightweight carbon fibre composite chassis is incredibly stiff, and whether on the track or driving cross-country, the car retains superb body control.

The McLaren MP4-12C is not just one of the best handling supercars, it is also a subtle yet handsome sports car. The cockpit is the intelligently arranged around a centre console, the carbon-shell seats are ridiculously comfortably and the driving position is ideal. The leather and faux suede are sewn to ­Savile Row standards. When you hire a McLaren MP4-12C, you will drive a car with the extreme performance of a true supercar and the ride quality of an executive saloon. In short, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is a truly magnificent machine.