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VIDEO - Chris Harris drives the McLaren MP4 12C

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Old 02-25-2011, 07:53 PM
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No a big fan of the mp4.

Looks a bit dated to me, stylistically compared to the 458

i prefer Jeremy Clarkson's reviews, although CH comes a close second.
 
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It's not just Chris that's fed up with Ferrari's extreme control freak nature, most of the car journo's I follow have moaned about it. Tiff Needel complained about it when testing a 599, and in the Autocar's BBDC2010 the initial lap time set was nearly a second slower than the GT3 RS. Ferrari insisted on another try, and after they had changed the tyres, and done some further fettling, it finally matched it.

YouTube - Britain's Best Driver's Car 2010 by autocar.co.uk

@ 1.44 is interesting

They make fantastic cars! They should just prepare them well, and give them to the reviewer's as other manufacturers do.
 

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Decent review. I wish they showed so dry weather testing. I prefer the front end styling of the MP4 and rear end of the F458. However I prefer the interior of the MP4 much more than that of the F458. What I am most concerned about the car/driver interface. So far it looks like the Mp4 won't disappoint.

Can't wait to see if in person and TD it.
 
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I'm ify with this car. Still excited to see one though.
 
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The technology sounds amazing. But the styling is bland. The front end looks like a 360 modena.
 
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Originally Posted by Barrister
I have not watched the video.

But I will say that - after his Ferrari rant - I fully expect him to LOVE this car and give it major props.

I think trashing Ferrari is going to backfire on him and hurt his credibility for a while.
I disagree. He doesn't need Ferrari. But then, messengers who deliver truth are OFTEN shot.


This vid was awesome;typical Harris... loved it.
 
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