MClaren video reveals supercar test programme

MCLAREN Automotive has continued its flow of teaser trailers prior to the launch of their MP4-12C supercar with some on-track footage and a sneaky peek behind-the-scenes at McLaren HQ.

Previously, all we had got from the British Porsche and Ferrari rival, had only released a sweep of the upcoming car's exterior but now fans of the marque are getting an insight into its performance car testing programme from the development team behind the new McLaren MP4-12C.

McLaren's MP4-12C development programme has taken in some of the world's most famous race circuits and most inhospitable driving environments; from the dry and cold, ice and snow of the Arctic, to the hot and humid, sand-soaked air of the Middle-East.

Footage on the film sees the MP4-12C heading to the Top Gear test track and lapping at speed around the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

Dick Glover, Technical Director at McLaren Automotive is responsible for the 50-strong Testing and Development team and the eight development cars that have featured in the 2009 programme: "I am really proud of what the team has achieved this year.

"Having to develop a brand new range of cars from scratch to the standards expected of McLaren, featuring ground-breaking new structures and powertrain is the ultimate challenge and one we are relishing. 

Sure, we have challenges—that is why we go to these places that absolutely push the cars to their limits and beyond—but now we know just what the 12C is capable of, we are able to push on into 2010 and deliver cars of which McLaren will be rightly proud."