Quick answer
The 2015 McLaren MP4-12C, the latest model year on record, is 177.6″ long, 75.2″ wide and 47.2″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,994 lb. At 14.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every McLaren MP4-12C generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 47.2″ | 105.1″ | — |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
MP4-12C year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2014 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2013 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 105.1″ | 2 | |
| 2012 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 105.1″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a MP4-12C fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 945 cars within 10″ of its length, the MP4-12C is wider than 86%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 945 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.2″ | 70.9″ | +4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 104.7″ | +0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 3,338 lb | −344 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
MP4-12C against its rivals
Next to the Acura TSX, Ferrari California and Volvo C30, the MP4-12C is the lightest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren MP4-12C (this car) | 2015 | 177.6″ | 75.2″ | 2,994 lb |
| Acura TSX | 2014 | 186.2″ | 72.4″ | 3,547 lb |
| Ferrari California | 2014 | 179.5″ | 74.8″ | 3,825 lb |
| Volvo C30 | 2013 | 167.7″ | 70.1″ | 3,212 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 MP4-12C bigger than the 2014?
About the same length: the 2015 model is the same length and 81 lb lighter.
Which is bigger, the MP4-12C or the Acura TSX?
The 2014 Acura TSX is 8.6″ longer and 553 lb heavier than the 2015 MP4-12C.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 MP4-12C model years, 2012 to 2015. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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