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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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McLaren MP4-12C faster then the rest in the latest C&D

Scans of the road test below

So in the latest Car & Driver issue it seems the Mac edges out the 458 and the Porsche 997 GT2RS, how about them apples? Huge thanks to member's of GCF who scanned these! Enjoy the read folks!

























 
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10.7 quarter mile stock?
 
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Wow pretty close for all 3. 1% either way.

That dark orange Mac looks good
 
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Great article - thanks DJ!
 
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Wow pretty close for all 3. 1% either way.

That dark orange Mac looks good
Who is this, and why are you on Mark's account?
 
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Wow pretty close for all 3. 1% either way.

That dark orange Mac looks good
Not as good as the white one that will be in your garage!
 
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Thanks for both the article and the links to mags.
 
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Surprised. Expected F car dominance.
 
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too bad they didnt have a bang for your buck category... the porsche would be a clear choice then
 
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