MP4-12C VIP Launch today at McLaren - iPhone pics
Jul 8, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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i dunno i dnt really like the mp4-12c, beautifully engineered but for a 600hp car 0-100km/h in 3.8? lp560, 458, and the new Porsche turbo all beat it? strange performance figures for someone who called Bugatti a piece of trash.
Jul 8, 2010 | 01:37 AM
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Not sure where you've gotten that figure from as no third party has yet been able to test the 12C. These are the performance projections released so far by McLaren:
I suspect in true McLaren fashion that they won't miss their marks.
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I suspect in true McLaren fashion that they won't miss their marks.
>8^)
ER
Jul 8, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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i got my info from McLaren MP4-12C makes flying debut at Goodwood FOS 2010 [video]
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Jul 8, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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Not sure where WCF came up with less than 3.8 secs? It's not in the press release McLaren issued along with that video. 
The slide I included above is a screenshot direct from a McLaren presentation.
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The slide I included above is a screenshot direct from a McLaren presentation.
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Jul 8, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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They didn't mention any figures at the launch (it's not very 'British'), but they did say that they are confident it beats its direct competitor (458) in every area. I personally think the 458 is prettier, but I don't doubt that the 12C will trump it when it comes to dynamics...
Jul 8, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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They didn't mention any figures at the launch (it's not very 'British'), but they did say that they are confident it beats its direct competitor (458) in every area. I personally think the 458 is prettier, but I don't doubt that the 12C will trump it when it comes to dynamics...
Jul 8, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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btw They said the black/orange one behind it in this picture is going to Nardo to do a continuous 8 day 24h 150mph average test
Jul 8, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Did you take any photos while you were there by chance?
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