Breaking News: McLaren tweaks MP4-12C

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07-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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Breaking News: McLaren tweaks MP4-12C

Breaking News: McLaren tweaks MP4-12C
Last minute tweaks aim to make customer-ready versions of the MP4-12C more emotional

"It appears that McLaren has reacted to input from prospective customers and the press, following initial test drives over the last few months, that the MP4-12C is undoubtedly brilliant, but lacking in emotion.A raft of changes have been introduced at the last minute, before first deliveries begin in the next two weeks. Top of the list is a new induction kit for the exhaust, designed to channel more sound into the cabin - directly addressing criticism of the McLaren's muted note next to the more vocal Ferrari 458 Italia. It will be a standard addition to all future production cars.

Also added is a lighter feel to the wheel-mounted paddles. The up and down shifters had received flak for their unnecessarily heavy mechanical feel. Finally, some carefully chosen modifications to the steering system are said to result in additional feel."

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07-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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It's nice they are listening to the customers.

07-19-2011, 02:20 PM

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It's nice they are listening to the customers.

Great news right? I mean how often does this happen!

07-19-2011, 02:44 PM

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Saw that coming from a mile away. MClaren is not gonna let Ferrari win.

07-19-2011, 02:52 PM

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I do like the new Mclaren but no matter what tweaks they do Ferrari will still be on top.

07-19-2011, 02:54 PM

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07-19-2011, 02:54 PM

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That's awesome news! I wish Porsche would follow!

07-19-2011, 02:56 PM

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Great news right? I mean how often does this happen!

Its really awesome, I'm hearing from friends who have new Mac on order that customer service is really great.

07-19-2011, 02:59 PM

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I need one in the garage

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07-19-2011, 03:01 PM

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Great news right? I mean how often does this happen!

That's very very good of them to do that! Clearly they're about the experience- I'm sure it hurt to hear those comments after all those man hours and millions spent producing that car. No one wants to hear that about their own children, much less an Automaker.

Massive rep to them!!

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And MAN is that color hot on the McLaren or what??!! WANT!!

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