RE: McLaren's shocking one-off X1

[noble12345]

Rowan Atkinson?

Imo its hideous, i only hope the new owner likes it and doesnt ask for a refund. If this makes them happy then im happy for them.

[405dogvan]

That's........

That's.......................

That's.......................................

I'll bet it's fantastic in-the-flesh and on-the-road but in photos it looks utterly and totally dreadful.

The presence of it in reality will be truly special tho, I suspect.

[Mini1275]

Flipatron said:

Mini1275 said:

Am I the only one who likes this?.

You're clearly ill GW.

Come on, there's nothing wrong with it!.



















Is there? .

[Use Psychology]

pistonheads in 'lack of an open mind' shocker.

[steviegunn]

I hear there is a remake of U.F.O. in the pipeline, is this Ed Straker's new car?

[crosseyedlion]

A work of genius - finally a car thats truly original.

I think its mindblowingly stunning, as an object. Apart from the details, it pains me to say it, but most supercars (or any cars of the same type) do all look the same really - to the untrained eye. But this...wow

I'll get my coat.

[Earl'Dingleberry]

I'd like to get from what Yeo is smoking.

[RichB]

crosseyedlion said:

A work of genius - finally a car thats truly original.

I think its mindblowingly stunning, as an object. Apart from the details, it pains me to say it, but most supercars (or any cars of the same type) do all look the same really - to the untrained eye. But this...wow

I'll get my coat.

No need to get your coat, I entirely agree, totally different and stunning. And guess what, when I read the article I just knew Pistonheads massive would be saying 'yuk it's ugly, it doesn't look like a Ferrari/Lambo/whatever look alike supercar. Well done McLaren I say

Edited by RichB on Friday 17th August 19:34

[Matt UK]

So what actually happened was:

Homer and Batman won for the Euro lottery roll-over and went out for a night of extreme celebration.
During the evening they excused themselves momentarily from the coke and hookers and took 2 minutes to draw up plans for their ideal car on a napkin.
They then sent them to Woking along with a cheque for a gazillion dollars.
Ron got into the office the next morning at 7:59am, picked up the fax with the brief and cheque stapled to it and thought; "meh, we'll do it"

True story.

[Streetrod]

RichB said:

crosseyedlion said:

A work of genius - finally a car thats truly original.

I think its mindblowingly stunning, as an object. Apart from the details, it pains me to say it, but most supercars (or any cars of the same type) do all look the same really - to the untrained eye. But this...wow

I'll get my coat.

No need to get your coat, I entirely agree, totally different and stunning. And guess what, when I read the articel I just knew Pistnheads massive would be saying 'yuk it's ugly, it doesn;t look like a Ferari/Lambo/whatever look alike supercar. Well done McLaren I say

I will join you guys on this; most people seem to have been blinded to the possibilities of what can be done with a little imagination. Manufacturers will always play it safe with car design because they have to appeal to the widest audience possible. The fact that a customer had the guts and the money and McLaren were willing to listen has to be a great thing.

Let’s not forget that some of the most treasured and valuable cars currently in existence are one off commissions by coachbuilders. McLaren are just picking up that baton, more power to them I say

[Cheese Mechanic]

crosseyedlion said:

A work of genius - finally a car thats truly original.

I think its mindblowingly stunning, as an object. Apart from the details, it pains me to say it, but most supercars (or any cars of the same type) do all look the same really - to the untrained eye. But this...wow

I'll get my coat.

I agree, I'm not that excited by the rear view, but in profile at least its an astonishing looking beast.

Remarkable.

[MonteV]

I'm glad there are patrons willing to sponsor stuff that deviates from the current fashion because it becomes less predictable and more entertaining. My first thought was Citroën, Honda Insight and American styling influences from the 50s and 60s, a little bit like a four wheel Panther 6. Then I read the text and it says Facel Vega. Where is the F-V influence?

[carl_w]

Side view isn't too bad, but front three-quarters is hideous.

[Monty Python]

R77C said:

What a waste of resources.

If someone comes along and offers McLaren a blank cheque to design and build a one-off, they're hardly going to say no. Besides, MSO aren't involved in day-to-day production - they're much like Aston's Works division.

I have to say though that it's not my cup of tea, but whoever paid for it obviously likes it and that's all that matters.

[camel_landy]

Hmmm... Different.

M

[mcxuk1]

Wow, that makes efforts from Mansory look good.

[mybrainhurts]

I assume Wayne Rooney designed that, with his toy Batmobile on the desk.

Not a lot of cars bring on an involuntary fart, but that managed two.

[nonplussed]

Utterly fantastic. Not my cup of tea, but shouldn't it be celebrated that someone is mad enoughto have Ron's boys build this? Brilliant.

[FreiWild]

Loving the rear end, the front seems a little non-descript in comparison though.

[toppstuff]

I really like it.

It reminds me of classic cars like Bugatti, Delahaye and the like, but at the same time being totally up to date.

It vastly better than some of the Zagato abominations. And much nicer than that awful thing Ferrari made for Eric Clapton.

Good job, fellas.