# Gear Preparing Autos The McLaren MP4-12 Lets You Pre-Select Your Next Gear By Patrick Walsh | Published 2011-11-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-masterpiece-new References: [hotcarszone](http://www.hotcarszone.com/cool-cars/mclaren-released-mp4-12c-cost-about-250000-usd.html) & [mclaren](http://www.mclaren.com/) The [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1) MP4-12 is a new masterpiece, armed with new, high-tech engineering to compete with the Ferrari 458. It has an extremely sleek, comfortable and elegant curve, and certainly pleases modern day views on aesthetics. The chassis is made from a [Carbon MonoCell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-monocell-edition) entitled 12C MonoCell. The slender structure has been designed to make the vehicle more maneuverable. It uses a 3.8 litre [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop) which produces 600hp due to its twin turbo chargers. It can accelerate from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of just over 200mph. The new gearbox has the most interesting highlight. Using a Seamless Shift Gearbox, the driver can half press one of the shift paddles to preselect the next gear ahead of a downshift or up shift. The McLaren MP4-12 is a sleek auto, sure to entertain car-lovers everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seamless Shift Gearboxes:** Expanding the use of seamless shift gearboxes in high-end performance cars can lead to more efficient and smoother driving experiences for consumers. - **Carbon Monocell:** Further exploring the use of lightweight and durable materials like Carbon MonoCell in car manufacturing can lead to more sustainable and performance-focused vehicles. - **Pre-select Gear Technology:** Developing and refining pre-select gear technology can lead to even faster and more precise shifting in high-performance vehicles, improving lap times and driver performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can adopt and refine the use of seamless shift gearboxes and lightweight materials like Carbon MonoCell to improve performance, sustainability, and driving experiences. - **Motorsports:** The motorsports industry can benefit from the development of pre-select gear technology, which could improve lap times and driver performance, leading to more exciting and competitive races. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries can leverage the sleek and elegant aesthetics of high-end performance cars like McLaren MP4-12 for marketing and branding purposes, attracting consumers seeking luxury and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/765lt-spider.md) - [Powerful Italian SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-purosangue.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md)