After taking a few years off from car building, McLaren has returned with a huge boost by stealing the headlines with two new supercars, the first of which was the new MP4-12C. The new mid-engined supercar offers an excellent combination of everyday driving dynamics and high-performance driving characteristics that make you feel at home on the race track or on the roads. The new MP4-12C has been hitting dealerships around the world for over six months and a variety of aftermarket tuning companies have already designed and produced new upgrade programs for them. One company, DMC Tuning in Germany, decided to wait and work on fine-tuning its upgrade program to produce the best upgrade program for the new supercar. Called “Velocita,” the new carbon fiber upgrade program includes aerodynamic bodywork, a new exhaust system and lightweight COR wheels made from forged aluminum alloy.

The first part of the new upgrade program to be addressed was the aerodynamics of the McLaren MP4-12C. The German aftermarket tuning company developed a carbon fiber body kit using advanced CAD software and lengthy wind tunnel testing to create a functional option with an OEM accessory. The new body kit consists of a new front fascia that uses new grille inserts and a splitter to generate downforce on the front axle and improve cooling of the front radiators and braking system. A new pair of side skirts help redirect air away from the new set of COR tires at the rear and reduce drag on the supercar. The rear of the MP4-12C Velocita features a new dual-finned diffuser to help create a suction effect with the pavement and a large rear spoiler atop the engine cover that generates downforce without increasing drag.

The next step was to update the engine. The 3.8-liter biturbo V-8 engine was equipped with a new performance-enhancing lightweight titanium exhaust. Everything from the exhaust manifold to the rear tailpipes is constructed of titanium to reduce weight and back pressure for better overall performance. The result is that more than 600 brake horsepower is sent to each of the COR rear tires with an acceleration time of 0-62 mph down to 3.5 seconds.

The final aspect of the new supercar that the DMC Tuning team updated as part of the new McLaren MP4-12C Velocita program was the wheel and tire configuration. The team opted for a new set of COR rims made from forged aluminum alloy to keep weight on the wheel hub to a minimum. The wheels were fitted with a 21-inch diameter front and rear axle and shod with high-performance 255/30 ZR21 front and 355/25 ZR21 Continental Sport Contact high-performance tires for improved grip.