I've never driven an F1, the landmark McLaren supercar of the 1990s, so this is my first experience of the brand.
However I have driven its Ferrari rival, the 458 Italia, and that is a very exciting car. Stunning to look at and with a glorious sound, it's a four-alarm fire for your hair follicles.
British reviews of the McLaren MP4-12C find claims for the MP4-12C borne out by their own tests. It is quicker than the Ferrari. But many came away without goosebumps.
Read the full McLaren MP4-12C 2012 review.