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The first McLaren MP4-12C sports car (Chassis 01) has entered production at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, England. Few vehicles have been as eagerly anticipated as this mid-engine sports machine, which boasts lightweight carbon-fiber construction and twin-turbocharged 3. 8-liter V-8 with 592-bhp.

McLaren has compiled a selection of milestone events into the following video to mark highlights from the MP4-12Cs launch last year.

As weve previously noted, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C arrives with a base price of $229,000 and will be available at 10 dealerships across North America. Sales are scheduled to begin late this summer. McLaren Automotive says it plans to build up to 1,000 MP4-12Cs in 2011.