McLaren MP4-12C
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McLaren MP4-12C
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Video of the car on track.
******* awsome car. My first purchase should my numbers come up.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23182
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23175
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23177
Quicker and better handling than the startled Pony 458.
Video of the car on track.
******* awsome car. My first purchase should my numbers come up.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23182
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23175
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=23177
Quicker and better handling than the startled Pony 458.
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Does look brilliant, - yes the name is a it of a mouthfull.
Like a few on here it would be one of the first purchase in black, if my numbers come up.
Richard
Like a few on here it would be one of the first purchase in black, if my numbers come up.
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Look at the F1. Still looks fantastic today as it did then. F40? F50? Diablo? Certainly more striking back then, but look way out of date today.
And remember, this is the entry level McLaren. Can't remember what they said, either another 1 or 2 cars are planned. Deffo an `F1` replacement will be made.
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The 458 & Gallardo look more edgy, and are deffo more striking to look at, but I dare bet the MP4 will age better than the pair of them.
Look at the F1. Still looks fantastic today as it did then. F40? F50? Diablo? Certainly more striking back then, but look way out of date today.
Look at the F1. Still looks fantastic today as it did then. F40? F50? Diablo? Certainly more striking back then, but look way out of date today.
I should maybe leave the jury out till i've seen the new Mac in the flesh as often the real thing is always gonna tell a better story than a pic
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I am a member of Ecurie25 supercar club and I believe they will be getting one of the first cars in the UK. I cant wait to take it for a few days....... looks a LITTLE like the new 458 Ferrari, which incidentally to date is the best car I have ever driven by far. The noise and gearbox are very special indeed......
Bring on the Mclaren !!!!!
Bring on the Mclaren !!!!!
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Ecurie has four franchises around the UK (one being in Northern Ireland). The cars rotate between the branches so members don't have to drive the same cars every month.
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
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I saw it in the flesh at the MTC in Woking last year when my mate took me for a tour. So built in the same place as the F1 cars. In fact from memory Im sure the new buildings they are erecting were specifically for the production of the road cars.
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Thanks.
I should probably not spend that extra grand in this age of austerity and so will order the Maclaren instead. Will post pics when it arrives......
I should probably not spend that extra grand in this age of austerity and so will order the Maclaren instead. Will post pics when it arrives......
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Ecurie has four franchises around the UK (one being in Northern Ireland). The cars rotate between the branches so members don't have to drive the same cars every month.
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
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Nope - we also have to suffer endless miles of stunning beaches, moorland and countryside, cracking driving roads, surf, amazing food, some great schools and a laid back lifestyle with no "the Joneses" sh1te.
It's tough but someone has to do it.
It's tough but someone has to do it.
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One reviewer described the design as 'beige' and at the moment I've got to agree. It's hugely capable I'm sure but has almost no 'wow factor' for me.
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Drive down the road in a Ferrari or a Lambo, and people think you're a to55er. Drive down the same road in a Aston Martin, and you won't get the same response. Understated but still fantastic to look at.
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Ecurie has four franchises around the UK (one being in Northern Ireland). The cars rotate between the branches so members don't have to drive the same cars every month.
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
More info hear if your interested !
www.ecurie25.co.uk
Which level did you go for and realistically how many car 'days' have you received?
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It's simply not a beautiful design. It's a weak design.
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I know what your saying. it doesn't stand out like a Ferrari or Lambo. But this is probably the design direction McLaren wanted to go, understated. Like I said before, stand out cars age more quickly once a replacement model comes out.
Drive down the road in a Nissan ZZZZ and people know you're a to55er. Drive down the same road in a BMW, and you won't get the same response. Understated but still fantastic to look at.
Drive down the road in a Nissan ZZZZ and people know you're a to55er. Drive down the same road in a BMW, and you won't get the same response. Understated but still fantastic to look at.
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