Pics of the MP4-12C from local launch

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Nov 29, 2010 | 10:20 PM

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bavmtrwrksftw

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Such a beautiful design also. Front is spectacular.

Nov 30, 2010 | 03:59 AM

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Mike S

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Originally Posted by D55L

Seems like a great event. I love new Mac, seems to be great car and amazing value for its money. Also congrats one more time on your Mac order Mike. Are the delivery dates set already?

Thanks D55L. It is seriously great value for money considering the materials utilized. First delivery dates are next year July. Mine is set for the end of the year, but I'm considering pushing it out due to space constrictions at the moment

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Originally Posted by Bronto

Wow, I didn't know the engine sat that low in the car! It's almost touching the ground

Must be an awesome weight distribution on this car.

Yes, it sat extreme low. It was nice to compare as the old F1 was there as well and the engine sat a lot higher due to it's size. The new 3.8 is a very small engine and weighs 200kg. The carbon tub itself weighs only about 50kg apparently!

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Originally Posted by h20skier

Dear Santa, I want to be "just like" Mike S.....this way I still get to sleep with my wife

The car looks a lot like the original F1 to me. Isn't the price point just above $200k USD? That's a lot of car for that money IMHO.

Yes, it should be. To put into comparison. They local price is $442,000 before options. My GT2RS is $495,000 fully specc'd out. 458 here is $528,000 before options.

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Originally Posted by HarveyMushman

The options are very interesting. It is certainly growing on me. I wish they offered that amazing manual from the F1 and had lower rounded exhaust tips.

You will see less manual sports cars in future. It's inevitable. The reason for the exhaust outlets is to keep the under tray and diffuser clean for aerodynamics. They aren't much higher placed than the 430 Scuderia's tips. The more rectangular shape of the tips suits the car IMO. Round would look more strange in it's location. The exhaust system itself is also the shortest I've ever seen. The muffler seen on the rolling chassis is the normal version. The sport version is even smaller! They are full titanium.