Anyone feel sorry for McLaren? What could they do different?
Discussion
There have now been a fair number of 458 vs MP4-12C comparison tests, both in the written media and now on Top Gear.
Seems that the majority of tests come to the same conclusion: McLaren technically superior, handles better, rides better. It's the one that you would choose with your head. However, the Ferrari wins overall because the McLaren lacks character/soul/heart/passion/zing (delete as appropraite).
I suppose as a McLaren engineer I'd be a little gutted. They are almost certainly uberpassionate about what they do (similar comparisons can be drawn to the M engineers) and yet their cars are considered not to convey this compared with more (allegedly) characterful opposition.
What could McLaren do differently for their next car? Will they do anything different or is this simply McLaren being Mclaren and nothing will change?
Opinions welcome.
Seems that the majority of tests come to the same conclusion: McLaren technically superior, handles better, rides better. It's the one that you would choose with your head. However, the Ferrari wins overall because the McLaren lacks character/soul/heart/passion/zing (delete as appropraite).
I suppose as a McLaren engineer I'd be a little gutted. They are almost certainly uberpassionate about what they do (similar comparisons can be drawn to the M engineers) and yet their cars are considered not to convey this compared with more (allegedly) characterful opposition.
What could McLaren do differently for their next car? Will they do anything different or is this simply McLaren being Mclaren and nothing will change?
Opinions welcome.
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