Spied: McLaren's New Supercar - The P12
Jul 26, 2012 | 10:20 AM
#161
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Still trying to figure out how this car and the Enzo replacement will put down what is essentially 200-300 more bhp than a GT2RS through only the rear tires.
We haven't even seen a realistic napkin sketch of either of these cars. McLaren & Ferrari are definitely keeping these cars under wraps until they're unveiled.
We haven't even seen a realistic napkin sketch of either of these cars. McLaren & Ferrari are definitely keeping these cars under wraps until they're unveiled.
Jul 26, 2012 | 11:19 AM
#162
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Still trying to figure out how this car and the Enzo replacement will put down what is essentially 200-300 more bhp than a GT2RS through only the rear tires.
We haven't even seen a realistic napkin sketch of either of these cars. McLaren & Ferrari are definitely keeping these cars under wraps until they're unveiled.
We haven't even seen a realistic napkin sketch of either of these cars. McLaren & Ferrari are definitely keeping these cars under wraps until they're unveiled.
Aug 2, 2012 | 01:35 AM
#165
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Posts: 1,578
From: California, USA
I believe they will also have one other thing to share besides the Spider. I don't have a clear picture of what it is yet, but do have some ideas.
I'll try to get images of it online as soon as I am able to.
>8^)
ER
I'll try to get images of it online as soon as I am able to.
>8^)
ER
Aug 2, 2012 | 07:36 AM
#167
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I really hope that too...this looks like a design from a 5 year old Matchbox kid..havent seen such an ugly thing for a long time. So far the Mclaren designs were classical masterpieces..this in contrary..is a piece of shiX...sorry for my words.
Coming to the Power: 1000hp..I would doubt it a bit..I rather speculate more on 850HP..but its just a personal feeling..
Final performance: well - the aventator is great thing - but it wasnt able to thow off the GT2RS from its thrown in Sport Auto Test.
Yes, this car plus the new enzo will be a bit faster then a GT2RS..but by how much? 750HP is apparently not enough..if these cars also weight 1800Kg in the end - as the aventator..then..the difference I predict will be marginal. Weight kills every performance..I predict that even Porsche will have to learn this lesson. The 997/991 etc are good because they are way lighter than its competitors..and with relatively little HP (~400)..many things can be achieved..but with the 918 they are exactly going in the wrong direction..
Lets see..
PS: remember that when Porsche launched the GT2RS it was claimed with a 7:18..now with the 918, Porsche tries to go "under" 7:22..whatever this will mean..
Coming to the Power: 1000hp..I would doubt it a bit..I rather speculate more on 850HP..but its just a personal feeling..
Final performance: well - the aventator is great thing - but it wasnt able to thow off the GT2RS from its thrown in Sport Auto Test.
Yes, this car plus the new enzo will be a bit faster then a GT2RS..but by how much? 750HP is apparently not enough..if these cars also weight 1800Kg in the end - as the aventator..then..the difference I predict will be marginal. Weight kills every performance..I predict that even Porsche will have to learn this lesson. The 997/991 etc are good because they are way lighter than its competitors..and with relatively little HP (~400)..many things can be achieved..but with the 918 they are exactly going in the wrong direction..
Lets see..
PS: remember that when Porsche launched the GT2RS it was claimed with a 7:18..now with the 918, Porsche tries to go "under" 7:22..whatever this will mean..
Aug 2, 2012 | 11:25 AM
#168
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From: Zoo York
A group of spider's and a few special opps cars
