McLaren MP4-12C - where has it gone?
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I went to Dunsfold with some other customers getting early cars a couple of weeks ago. Drove it on the road in fully automatic mode; it was amazingly comfortable and easy to drive but still plenty of feedback through the steering. It's quite strange because you are acutely aware of the comfort when driving it in a civilised manner but it never feels wallowy or anything other than sharp. In my driving experience, it really is unique.
Also did a few laps with everything on the most aggressive track settings. it is insanely fast. Faster than anything I've ever driven. Didn't have much time to explore the car as it was a short stint but it moves the game on massively from the competition. I don't think Ferrari will be ready with a car that matches it's dynamic ability or pace until the 458 replacement! It is that good.
Appetite suitably whetted; My car should be here in 6 weeks
Also did a few laps with everything on the most aggressive track settings. it is insanely fast. Faster than anything I've ever driven. Didn't have much time to explore the car as it was a short stint but it moves the game on massively from the competition. I don't think Ferrari will be ready with a car that matches it's dynamic ability or pace until the 458 replacement! It is that good.
Appetite suitably whetted; My car should be here in 6 weeks
I live about 2 miles from the MTC. The factory looks pretty much finished from the outside & they are clearly building cars - I am seeing them on the road quite regularly wrapped in that blue plastic sheet stuff to protect the paint. Different cars, different colours etc,
Saw an Orange one (not wrapped) this afternoon on the way back towards the MTC being driven "with purpose"
. Looked & sounded awesome.
Saw an Orange one (not wrapped) this afternoon on the way back towards the MTC being driven "with purpose"
. Looked & sounded awesome.
Lambo FirstBlood said:
I went to Dunsfold with some other customers getting early cars a couple of weeks ago. Drove it on the road in fully automatic mode; it was amazingly comfortable and easy to drive but still plenty of feedback through the steering. It's quite strange because you are acutely aware of the comfort when driving it in a civilised manner but it never feels wallowy or anything other than sharp. In my driving experience, it really is unique.
Also did a few laps with everything on the most aggressive track settings. it is insanely fast. Faster than anything I've ever driven. Didn't have much time to explore the car as it was a short stint but it moves the game on massively from the competition. I don't think Ferrari will be ready with a car that matches it's dynamic ability or pace until the 458 replacement! It is that good.
Appetite suitably whetted; My car should be here in 6 weeks
Excellent - this is the first I've heard from a punter who has actually driven one!Also did a few laps with everything on the most aggressive track settings. it is insanely fast. Faster than anything I've ever driven. Didn't have much time to explore the car as it was a short stint but it moves the game on massively from the competition. I don't think Ferrari will be ready with a car that matches it's dynamic ability or pace until the 458 replacement! It is that good.
Appetite suitably whetted; My car should be here in 6 weeks
It looks nice in real life but some were hoping / are waiting for something more aggressive like the GT3, which is a fair comment though one could forgive the looks if it is amazing to drive...
It's lighter than my Boxster but has twice the power - awesome. wonder if it could keep up with an Aventador, that would be a shocker!
Look forward to some owner reviews...
SonnyM said:
wonder if it could keep up with an Aventador, that would be a shocker!
Look forward to some owner reviews...
I also have an Aventador on order. My Lambo dealer has his demo arriving around the same time as my MP4-12C arrives. We have already talked about doing some back to back tests so I should be able to report within the next couple of months.Look forward to some owner reviews...
My guess is that the Mclaren will be faster on a track or on twisty stuff. Straight line speed will be a lot closer.
Lambo FirstBlood said:
I also have an Aventador on order. My Lambo dealer has his demo arriving around the same time as my MP4-12C arrives. We have already talked about doing some back to back tests so I should be able to report within the next couple of months.
My guess is that the Mclaren will be faster on a track or on twisty stuff. Straight line speed will be a lot closer.
Look forward to your personal view. Much more realistic than the journos views in my opinion. Whilst speed of both etc will be of interest, I also think other factors are equally important such as presence and looks. Most of us would not be capable of wringing the neck out of either so the more subjective considerations come into play.My guess is that the Mclaren will be faster on a track or on twisty stuff. Straight line speed will be a lot closer.
Just my two penny worth.
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