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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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I was surprised that the torque is 442 lb ft. Seems low for a twin turbo v-8.
 
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^^^Thats common with oversquare high revving low displacement motors
 
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Very very cool stuff.

Josh, I really hope you get a chance to tour the factory soon and can get on the list for the Macca soon. I can't think of anything else (new or used) that can compare in this price range.
 
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With the mediocre looks of the car they have to make it incredibly good in order to compete. Sounds like they're on the right track.
 
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This car will be unbeatable in this price segement. The specs are like a music to my ears.
 
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The new McLaren is B O R I N G looking. Sorry.
 
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Its almost an instinct to question a McLaren road car w/o the input of Gordon Murray, and like STOPPIE said fall asleep after looking at the car too long
 
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The looks have really grown on me. I think it'll look awesome in black.
 
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I like the look of the car, but I prefer simpler designs, and not in your face lambo murci stuff.

Has anyone seen any commentary for G Murray on this car?? He blasted the Merc/McL a while back for being bloated and engineered by committee. Wonder what he will think about this one.
 



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