McLaren just released an official video featuring the MP4-12C lapping the Nurburgring North Course with circuit specialist Horst von Saurma behind the wheel, recording an impressive lap-time of 7 minutes and 28 seconds. The video does not show the full lap.

As pointedly noted by GTSpirit.com, the table on display at the end of this clip is the one used by German magazine SportAuto, which is not the one that is usually referred to as benchmark, provided by website Fastestlaps.com. The McLaren model is credited with a laptime of 7 min 28 sec on both charts while arch-rival Ferrari 458 Italia is credited with a lap-time of 7 min 38 sec on the former and 7 min 28 sec on the latter. It just seems like the never-ending war between these 2 supercars will last forever..

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McLaren main man Ron Dennis sent a letter to all MP4-12C owners playing down the recent reliability issues of the model, most notably infotainment system and warning lights malfunctions. Dennis described these flaws as mere “early software bugs” that can be easily fixed at any McLaren dealership. All customers affected by these problems will receive a free copy of ‘McLaren: The Wins’, a book with images and stories behind McLaren 636 victories in motorsport.

Via | World Car Fans

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Quoting “multiple unofficial reports”, website Autoevolution.com has declared that McLaren MP4-12C production has come to a halt because of safety reasons. Apparently, the English carmaker has put the sports car production line on hold in order to focus on certain problems concerning brake hoses, door locks, glass engine cover and even the Iris infotainment system. It is rumoured that dashboard’s wiring and gaskets might have some issues too as a few owners noticed some water leak.

McLaren has not released any official statement on the matter yet, and it is not clear whether the current owners of the MP4-12C have been warned or if the units already sold will be recalled.

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McClaren Automotive has announced that they will be opening 35 outlets in 19 countries in 2011 with more retailers planned for 2012.

The firm will be confirming details of its first 23 outlets when they debut the MP4-12C supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in July.

European dealers will be in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Brussels, Monaco, Paris, Milan (Fassina Group), Barcelona, Madrid and Zurich. North American outlets will include Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, while those in the Middle East will include Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh and Dubai. The firm will also have a presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

The English manufacturer has confirmed that the car will go on sale at the beginning of 2011 and will cost between 150.000 and 210.000 euros (125.000 and 175.0000 pounds) with first deliveries in Spring.

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