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The world's newest supercar company is moving fast on its plans for five models to rival Ferrari.

The McLaren MP4-12C has only just been previewed in Australia and already Carparazzi has a clear picture of how the super-quick coupe will look as a convertible.

It could be previewed as soon as the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but with the 12C Coupe as the big mover for 2012 it could be a little further into the future.

The second rival for Ferrari, the $500,000 MP4-12C convertible is due here early 2013.

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