Coming Soon: The New McLaren MP4-12C Spider
#21
I have never liked the look of mid engine convertibles with the top up but I think that both the 12C and the 458 spyders look better than the Gallardo and the 430's. Even the Boxster is a little funny looking. It always seems like the canvas is to small, almost like a beanie on a fat guys head.
#22
I'm not saying that it is perfect. Front engine cars like the DBS or the SLS/SLR have room to sacrifice in the boot and have IMO better proportionality with the top up than the mid engine cars. The hardtop up look gives the designers the opportunity to continue the lines of the coupe. It has always been a sacrifice to see the look of a canvas top when up on the mid engine cars. They always seem to look too small or awkwardly forward. I do realize that the hard top leads to pitfalls in the down position with the buttresses. Hopefully, this is a step on the way to a better solution for both looks. If it were me, I would have opted for some kind of targa to keep the entire rear section on angle. It would have been better for interior sound and wind.
Last edited by jaymoney; 01-30-2012 at 02:49 PM.
#24
imo the MP4 does not make any sense as a spider
to me it`s a focused cold hearted precision weapon
nothing to be driving down the boulevard and enjoying the(british?)flair that my come up
but what am I talking...I`ve only seen it driving,didn`t get to drive it
to me it`s a focused cold hearted precision weapon
nothing to be driving down the boulevard and enjoying the(british?)flair that my come up
but what am I talking...I`ve only seen it driving,didn`t get to drive it
#27
I get what you are saying. Just keep in mind the people who created this car make the best open air cars in the world. Every F1 car comes with out a top and McLaren has had a bit of success in that arena.
#28
F1 cars are indeed convertibles
I prefer the coupé.
#29
Couldn't agree more. Great renderings though!
#30
nice hit - well done
but then again,..do they really make the best convertibles in the world?
The next season will show!