Let’s Talk Numbers: Ferrari 458 Italia vs. McLaren MP4-12C

Let's Talk Numbers: Ferrari 458 Italia vs. McLaren MP4-12C

Today on egmCarTech, we’re launching a new segment called ‘Let’s Talk Numbers.’ What’s this new segment all about? Basically, we take two or more vehicles and do a straight number comparison and leave the arguing up to the visitor. It’s just a new section that will allow us to connect with our visitors and talk cars like we love to do.

Our first comparo is between the new Ferrari 458 Italia and the McLaren MP4-12C – why? Well, because everyone loves supercars and everyone loves talking about which is the best one out there (even if all of us can’t afford to park one in our driveway). Here we go.

Ferrari 458 Italia:

  • Style: Coupe.
  • Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive.
  • Power: 4.5L V8 / 570-hp at 9,000 rpm – 398 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm.
  • Transmission: Dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox.
  • 0 to 62 mph: 3.4 seconds.
  • Top Speed: 202 mph.
  • Price: $220,000 – $240,000.

McLaren MP4-12C:

  • Style: Coupe.
  • Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive.
  • Power: 3.8L twin-turbo V8 / 592-hp at 7,000 rpm – 443 lb-ft between 3,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm.
  • Transmission: 7-speed Seamless Shift dual-clutch gearbox.
  • 0 to 62 mph: 3.3 seconds.
  • Top Speed: 205 mph.
  • Price: $231,400.

Ferrari 458 Italia:

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2012 McLaren MP4-12C:

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Ferrari 458 Italia:

2012 McLaren MP4-12C:

– By: Omar Rana