McLaren MP4-12C Rots Away Somewhere In Nigeria – Pictures : Before Vs Now

A McLaren MP4-12C rots away somewhere in Nigeria – here are pictures of how the British-made sports car looks when new. 

This McLaren was likely seized by the Nigerian Authority, judging by the number of luxury cars seen in the lone picture shared.

It is powered by 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged McLaren M838T V8 engine, which generates 592 horsepower.

McLaren MP4-12C has a top-speed of 207 mph (333 km/h) and top-speed 218.61 mph (352 km/h) in the Coupe.

MP4-12C was produced between 2011 and 2014 before being replaced by 650S, a model based on the MP4-12C. 

Every abandoned luxury car around the world has its own story, just like this rare British-made six-figure McLaren MP4-12C sports car with dihedral doors that has been left to rot away somewhere in Nigeria.

While some luxury cars have been left to rot away in garages or mechanic workshops due maintenance or repair costs, this McLaren was likely seized by the Nigerian Authority, judging by the number of luxury cars seen in the lone picture shared.

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First unveiled in September 2009, the McLaren MP4-12C, later known simply as the McLaren 12C, has a conventional two side-by-side seating arrangement, unlike its predecessor, the McLaren F1, which featured a three-seat formation (front centre, two behind either side).

12C is powered by 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged McLaren M838T V8 engine, which generates 592 horsepower, allowing a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h) and 218.61 mph (352 km/h) in the Coupe.

McLaren MP4 was produced between 2011 and 2014 before being replaced by 650S, a model based on the existing MP4-12C with 25% new parts, and was formally unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

A once stunning and head-turning bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupé based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom 7 sedan have also been spotted lying abandoned by a roadside somewhere in Nigeria.

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