Video footage and pictures of the previously unknown McLaren MP4-12C HS (High Sport) have emerged on the internet, marking the unveiling this special version of the notorious British supercar without any official communication coming from the carmaker.

Accordingly to website teamspeed.com, the car is the direct evolution of the MP4-12C presented by McLaren Special Operations (an official McLaren division responsible for bespoke customer projects) at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The model has a completely redesigned nose, a little rear wing and features a rear bumper with integrated diffuser and air outlets that is pretty similar to what we have seen on the MP4-12C GT3 racecar. Apparently, the model will also get an extra 75 hp under the bonnet, boosting the total output up to 667 hp.

Moreover, Jodito20 (the youtube user who uploaded the footage) says that there are only five MP4-12C HS models in the world two of which are owned by the crown prince of Bahrain and by McLaren executive chairman and main man himself, Mr. Ron Dennis. We just hope to get more info on the model as soon as possible.

pictures | McLarenLife.com

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McLaren’s Group Executive Chairman Ron Dennis invited UK Prime Minister David Cameron to open McLaren’s brand new production center in Woking, England, a facility that is yet another piece in the 1 billion dollars plan set by Mr.Dennis to transform McLaren Automotive into a fully-fledged car company. The new Production Center will surely produce a spider version of the MP4-12C, while other interesting projects are currently in the works.

Rumor has it that McLaren will introduce two new models by 2015: the first one will be a 800 hp V8 model intended to replace the legandary McLaren F1 - which was launched in 1992 - and the other one should be a sort of entry-level model that will be priced at around 100,000 € and produced in larger numbers than the aforementioned V8 model. McLaren is aiming at a 4,000 sold units per year target.

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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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