"Mega Mac" to be unveiled in May
Apr 19, 2012 | 05:12 AM
#41
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Mclaren Supercar is coming for sure , not necessarily an f1 replacement . More like a top of the range f70 / veyron class car . Some people outside the factory have already seen it ( the mock ups ) . It has a kers type system and has active aerodynamics like in F1 ( does that reducing drag while overtaking trick too ) . Will be lighter than mp4-12c .
It has over 850 bhp ( not sure if that includes the kers ) , I'm trying to see the mock ups or a sketch . Apparently it's a two seater not 3 and the rear end is " stunning " and " unlike anything you have seen before " . Front is short . It's more aggressive looking than the mp4-12c . Has a roof scoop / vent thing .
It's already testing , you see them mocked up like mp4-12c's .
Prices will be around 1 million eu .
I'm at mclaren tomorrow and will see what else can be discovered , probably not much .
It has over 850 bhp ( not sure if that includes the kers ) , I'm trying to see the mock ups or a sketch . Apparently it's a two seater not 3 and the rear end is " stunning " and " unlike anything you have seen before " . Front is short . It's more aggressive looking than the mp4-12c . Has a roof scoop / vent thing .
It's already testing , you see them mocked up like mp4-12c's .
Prices will be around 1 million eu .
I'm at mclaren tomorrow and will see what else can be discovered , probably not much .
price is between £750 and £800k
Apr 19, 2012 | 03:19 PM
#42
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I agree with you, but doesn't a "KERS" system involve both the addition of electric motors & batteries? Both the next Enzo & F1 will employ both, thus making them heavier than need be in my book.
Apr 19, 2012 | 03:45 PM
#44
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Take your point,but if they can make it light enough for an F1 car why not,and the difference might be 40kg more,so make non-electric seats the only option and youve saved your 40kg(im sure they wont be an option anyway),but 3 to 4 hp per kilo gain of the system cant be sniffed at,these guys wont do it unless its worth it,i think they are beyond gimmicks
Apr 19, 2012 | 05:53 PM
#45
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The 918 is around 1700 kg bigmac and f70 aiming for 1200kg
Apparently it's bloody safety regs again . Car would be too wide .
3 seats a pain to get in and out of tbh ...
I heard today that the car would be seen later this year and was told again how amazing it looks ...
I'm excited .
Apr 20, 2012 | 11:16 AM
#47
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perhaps they want to show it after the attention that for sure will catch the new f70 presentation
at marketing department are very focused on these things
Apr 20, 2012 | 11:28 AM
#49
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yes but its part and parcel of the F1 experience. bloody safety nonsense. if you get one ill have to hop across the pond and check it out.
Apr 20, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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