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Hmm. Not really sure what to think. Then front literally made me think "Racecar," which considering the original F1's history is a good thing I guess.
The McLaren F1... erh... P1 Thread
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- GTP_Majik / Majik893
I can't remember where I read it (or find the link), but a week or so ago, I read rumours that the car broke the Silverstone lap record by something silly like 30 seconds. I wondered then if it was true, and it would be incredible if it turns out to be.
Edit: Found the link
http://jalopnik.com/5941650/are-these-the-specs-of-mclarens-ultimate-hypercar?tag=mclaren-p12
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- Crash852
Not bad. I kind of like how it looks. It looks like they'll be including much of the aerodynamics advances and knowledge that they've gain since the F1, hence much of the "fussy" details. It's probably going to go like stink.
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- GTP_SEMS
first impressions ,I love it overall,front isn't gorgeous but that rear shot is sublime 
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I guess it's Ferrari's move now 
This is a very beautiful car, the curves all fit together so well and the rear diffuser just oozes performance. The "F70" looks a bit plankish for my tastes. Even if it is just now still a prototype i dont think it will come close in terms of looks.
There's also a rumour or something saying the P1 broke the Silverstone production lap by 24 seconds...
This is a very beautiful car, the curves all fit together so well and the rear diffuser just oozes performance. The "F70" looks a bit plankish for my tastes. Even if it is just now still a prototype i dont think it will come close in terms of looks.
There's also a rumour or something saying the P1 broke the Silverstone production lap by 24 seconds...
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Not a fan of the front end design, but the rest is pretty spectacular. And it'll be incredibly fast, from the sounds of it! Jalopnik claims it will have a quarter mile trap speed of 161 mph! For comparison, the Bugatti Veyron Super sport's trap speed is around 145, IIRC.
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- Dennisch
Supposed leak:
I think that would look a lot better with all the black painted the same color as the rest of the car.
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Anyone else notice how the headlamps are shaped like the McLaren logo?
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- NewAesthetic
- SlipZtrEm
I suppose this will quiet critics of the boring 12C...
I appreciate why the side bits are black, and I like how it flows well with the glasshouse shape, but it looks awkward. It's okay from that front-3/4, and it all looks properly low. Something about that front-end reminds me a lot of the myriad 90's supercar start-ups, though.
The back-end though, is perfect. I hope they don't change a single thing about it for production, it reminds me of the Furai, but with restraint. Just plain gorgeous.
I appreciate why the side bits are black, and I like how it flows well with the glasshouse shape, but it looks awkward. It's okay from that front-3/4, and it all looks properly low. Something about that front-end reminds me a lot of the myriad 90's supercar start-ups, though.
The back-end though, is perfect. I hope they don't change a single thing about it for production, it reminds me of the Furai, but with restraint. Just plain gorgeous.
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It's the back people like? That's where I think it went wrong. I don't find it very good looking compared to the F1, but I think the front (minus the two tone coloring) is the better end.
Also I think the look is driven more by aesthetics than aero, but it can be hard to tell with just a glance.
Breaking a track record by 24 seconds sounds a bit exaggerated unless there is a F1 car under the body. Not that that would be a bad thing at all.
Also I think the look is driven more by aesthetics than aero, but it can be hard to tell with just a glance.
Breaking a track record by 24 seconds sounds a bit exaggerated unless there is a F1 car under the body. Not that that would be a bad thing at all.
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- bramturismo
That front shot of it reminds me of the ARTA Garaiya:
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There's something missing at the front...
There. That's much better.
But seriously, I love it. Very Pagani Zonda-ish. Which is just about right, because the Zonda is the modern supercar that very much captures the spirit of the F1. Low, sleek, very lightweight.
There. That's much better.
But seriously, I love it. Very Pagani Zonda-ish. Which is just about right, because the Zonda is the modern supercar that very much captures the spirit of the F1. Low, sleek, very lightweight.
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It just came to me that it's general shape it reminds me of a modern Mitsubishi HSR-II concept
http://www.motorstown.com/images/mitsubishi-hsr-01.jpg
http://www.motorstown.com/images/mitsubishi-hsr-01.jpg
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The front is poor and overdone. The overall shape, side profile and rear are fairly pleasant, but that face is one that even it's mother couldn't love. Shame.
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It's smiling like the Joker, and looks just as evil.
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- zedextreme8177
Love the overall shape, the Koenigsegg-ish side profile, and the rear end! Talk about a diffuser
Only thing that I don't like is the front end, it has too much of a happy smile like a Mazda.
Added a little bit of orange, with a few minutes on paint (hope I didn't ruin the car)
And to go a little bit further:
Cannot wait to see the specifications/performance!
Only thing that I don't like is the front end, it has too much of a happy smile like a Mazda.
Added a little bit of orange, with a few minutes on paint (hope I didn't ruin the car
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And to go a little bit further:
Cannot wait to see the specifications/performance!
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- haitch40
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I like it.
I would have expected a DRS like rear wing (Or is that not legal for road cars? I assume not by the fact it is missing) knowing McLarens aim of building the fastest overall pakage but still it's very nice.
If only I could afford one.
I would have expected a DRS like rear wing (Or is that not legal for road cars? I assume not by the fact it is missing) knowing McLarens aim of building the fastest overall pakage but still it's very nice.
If only I could afford one.
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