RE: McLaren Speedtail reveal date confirmed

[wtdoom]

MissChief said:

It's funny because every time the 'twin turbo V8=crap because it's not NA and doesn't rev to 9k' bks I don't and have never seen anyone crying that the F40 or worse off because it has a twin turbo V8? In fact many would have one if offered the chance and compared to the mostly unloved F50 with the 4.7L V12 the F40 is by far the most coveted and feted of the two. Could I suggest that a certain someone above just doesn't like McLaren's?

The f40 is loved above the f50 only by those that don’t own both . The f50 is superior to the f40 in almost every imaginable way

[anonymous-user]

wtdoom said:

The f40 is loved above the f50 only by those that don’t own both . The f50 is superior to the f40 in almost every imaginable way

[GranCab]

simonbamg said:

GranCab said:

Try writing in English, your posts may then garner a little more respect.

It’s the content that matters go and have another drive of a 720 in a nice little daydream

I drove the 720S and the 570 Spider, courtesy of McLaren Birmingham, last September.

I found them both competent but dull, the 720S was actually less interesting to drive of the two in my opinion.

I still prefer my 458 Spider to any production McLaren.



I'm sure I will love my 812 when it arrives in a year or two.

[simonbamg]

GranCab said:

I drove the 720S and the 570 Spider, courtesy of McLaren Birmingham, last September.

I found them both competent but dull, the 720S was actually less interesting to drive of the two in my opinion.

I still prefer my 458 Spider to any production McLaren.



I'm sure I will love my 812 when it arrives in a year or two.

hahaha is that before or after you get your Chiron

[GranCab]

Envy is an unnecessary trait, perhaps you should just accept that some have more than others ... for whatever reason ... and get on with your life

[simonbamg]

GranCab said:

Envy is an unnecessary trait, perhaps you should just accept that some have more than others ... for whatever reason ... and get on with your life

stick to you day dreaming little boy, ill leave it there

[GranCab]

Pathetic response sonny ..... read my "Garage" it's real ... unlike most on here.

[simonbamg]

GranCab said:

Pathetic response sonny ..... read my "Garage" it's real ... unlike most on here.

ohhh you updated your "garage" on here, well that's it then you must own them, haha you are very funny, you must be tired i expect you have school in the morning best you turn the computer off for the day.

[BVB]

Does anybody genuinely care? McLaren are as interesting as British Leyland. Less so, possibly.

[gigglebug]

Are there any details yet as to whether this car will emulate the clever use of space that the F1 did to provide an acceptable amount of luggage capacity?

[lord trumpton]

subirg said:

I think this is great. Far more interesting than the ridiculous Ferrari sp1 and sp2 models which are even more expensive, 5 times as common and basically just 812s with crap bodywork.

Congrats to the lucky owners!

Me too.

Having accepted theres no escaping from electrification, it nice to see the manufacturers of hypercars going forward with new ideas and new tech to make it a 'fun' option we can once again learn to drool over like the days of old

All this traditional V8/10/12 re hashing is not really where the supercar makers need to be focussing if they want to be top of the pile for the upcoming generations.

Generations to come will be born into the tech era and have no anchors nor real appreciation for an old, noisy, difficult to drive fast supercar unfortunately.

[inabox]

Sod bank account pictures. I'm not calling you a liar but we only accept custard as currency here.

[Dan the Deck]

Absolutely vintage Pistonheads thread. A future classic in the making

[Rich_W]

TBH

I fear, given how McLaren is on it's mission to release as many cars as possible., what we'll see is a P1 derivative with:

- a longer body section (ala Lanzante's recent experiment)
- no spoiler
- More power from the hybrid assisted 3.8TT
- 3 seat driving postion based on the same "tub"


Perhaps something like this Rough Paintbrush edit




ETA May have the 720s headlight sockets. Cant see them bolting on too much Senna gubbins

Do we know who the lead designer is for the new car?

Edited by Rich_W on Tuesday 16th October 20:50

[SidewaysSi]

Where is GranCab's bank account pic gone!? Someone can probably clear it out. Not smart old chum.

[Gameface]

Strange thread clear up when you leave the beginning of the argument and insults.

[numtumfutunch]

Gameface said:

Strange thread clear up when you leave the beginning of the argument and insults.

Agreed, my custard quip was pretty well on topic too but is no more

[Francis85]

"but PistonHeads understands the British supercar maker has no interest in breaking records and joining the 300mph race"

Well, because they can't

[SidewaysSi]

numtumfutunch said:

Gameface said:

Strange thread clear up when you leave the beginning of the argument and insults.

Agreed, my custard quip was pretty well on topic too but is no more

I thought so too. Why do they delete posts for no reason? This thread was getting quite comical...

[NRS]

Francis85 said:

"but PistonHeads understands the British supercar maker has no interest in breaking records and joining the 300mph race"

Well, because they can't

I suspect they can, but either would be very expensive and/or the car would wreak the engine quickly, which is not good for a premium car brand to be associated with.