RE: McLaren P1 revealed
Discussion
356Speedster said:
I like the back, especially how the haunches rise up... the front is a it 50/50... but the side looks odd - the glass house is too tall and too far forwards. Not exactly a pleasing look.
As others have said, seems to be a bit blingy, but until we see the final car and understand if there's a "form follows function" reason for the odd look, possibly a bit too early to draw conclusions.
Interesting that the article says it'll be a design study that's shown next week, suggests this isn't the final look.
A Zonda has a very forward and high glasshouse for functional reasons. In fact a few more cars have this as well. I'm sure there is a good reason, such as an enormous powertrain As others have said, seems to be a bit blingy, but until we see the final car and understand if there's a "form follows function" reason for the odd look, possibly a bit too early to draw conclusions.
Interesting that the article says it'll be a design study that's shown next week, suggests this isn't the final look.
exocet ape said:
Large Cabin...... room for three?
Indeed, from the side it looks either like quite a large cabin, or a small car with a short wheel base.ETA: I wonder if that front intake, below the number-plate is for the venturi. This is supposed too have active aero, maybe a spoiler is deployed at speed?
Edited by Mr Sparkle on Tuesday 18th September 18:48
DiscoColin said:
...and yet, I'd rather have an F1 given the choice... 
Is that purely based on the car though, or on the heritage and the legend that it's built up? I must admit I find this a little brash compared to the F1, but I'm very open to having that opinion changed by a few good road tests and some more information. I really like the rear of this car. The super slim lights make for an uncluttered and simple design that is also very aggressive.
I think it will suit blue, black, grey and white more than other colours. The orange doesn't work in my opinion.
Not sure on the black side sections, again this look is very colour dependant. It might grow on me though.
The front lights are interesting in the way they mimic the McLaren logo. It is a shame they couldn't use the same technology as the rear lights.
Also there are a lot of F1 road car influences that definitely make it a McLaren.
I think it will suit blue, black, grey and white more than other colours. The orange doesn't work in my opinion.
Not sure on the black side sections, again this look is very colour dependant. It might grow on me though.
The front lights are interesting in the way they mimic the McLaren logo. It is a shame they couldn't use the same technology as the rear lights.
Also there are a lot of F1 road car influences that definitely make it a McLaren.
marktul said:
Anyone else think the side profile is just crying out for it to become a GT3 racer? The shape would suit an outlandish wing on some expensive scaffolding.
Something like this.
Sorry for rough image but I only had a couple of mins to do it.
I really like this Something like this.
Sorry for rough image but I only had a couple of mins to do it.
However, with the combined downforce of the huge rear diffuser and that rear wing, I fear it would push it's self through the road
marktul said:
Anyone else think the side profile is just crying out for it to become a GT3 racer? The shape would suit an outlandish wing on some expensive scaffolding.
Something like this.
Sorry for rough image but I only had a couple of mins to do it.
I had sort of the same crazy idea..Something like this.
Sorry for rough image but I only had a couple of mins to do it.
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