# Record-Breaking Supercars The Badass 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Claimed Best Handling Sportscar By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-mclaren-mp4-12c References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/14/2012-mclaren-mp4-12c-first-drive-review-road-test/) & [mclarenautomotive](http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/uk/languageselector.aspx) Autoblog claims that the 2012 [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar) [MP4-12C](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-10th-anniversary) could “quite possibly the best handling [supersports road and weekend track car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport) in history.” The speedy car is gorgeous in a sleek, silver color with flashes of red and black. Fit for a superhero, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C can get to 60 mph from a stop in just 3.0 seconds flat! The inside of the car is just as amazing as the outside, with a sleek dashboard and comfy leather seats. **Implications** - The car is designed to be appreciated by true auto-enthusiasts and McLaren experts. The car features a fast-moving steering wheel, allowing the driver to cut left and right with ease and force. The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will be available sometime later this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Supersports Road Cars:** Opportunity for innovation in designing high-performance sports cars with exceptional handling capabilities. - **Superhero-inspired Car Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating car designs inspired by superheroes, appealing to automotive enthusiasts. - **Cutting-edge Car Technology:** Opportunity for innovation in developing advanced car technologies that enhance speed and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry to create and manufacture high-performance sports cars. - **Design:** Opportunity for innovation in the design industry to create unique and visually striking car designs. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry to develop cutting-edge car technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huracan-tecnica.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-car.md)