McLaren MP4-12C win the reward "the car of the year"

McLaren MP4-12C has won the reward " the Car of the Year " at Middle East, after beating 50 competitors.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, organizers Saif Al Midfa, CEO Expo Centre Sharjah said: "MP4 12C worthy of the Car of the Year award. Debut of this car worthy of the list of the super-dream of any auto enthusiasts. "

McLaren MP4-12C

Meanwhile, Mark Harrison, director of the Middle East and Africa region of McLaren said: "Won the best supercar in the Middle East is a great achievement after one year to be here as the manufacturer medium luxury supercars . However, the title of Car of the Year is surprising to us. "

Is the first sports car designed by McLaren and produced since McLaren F1 (1992). MP4-12C to take on F1 racing technology with power 600 hp and suggested selling price $ 229,000.

One of the features is named after the three-source: "MP4" (McLaren Project 4) - McLaren participate in Grand Prix racing have used this name since 1981; "12" - lucky number by dividing the mysterious performance of McLaren; and "C" - the car is made ​​from carbon fiber.