11 September 2009 - 12:00
New McLaren on video
You’ve seen our exclusive magazine shots of the new McLaren MP4-12C. You’ve read all the astonishing stats.
Now here’s everyone’s favourite former F1 team principal, Big Ron Dennis, talking about his new supercar baby.
As well as providing a veritable smorgasbord of ever-bizzare Ronspeak, it’s also a good chance to have a look at the 12C spinning happily round on a podium. We think it’s a grower. Do you agree?
Oh, and if you were wondering exactly which company McLaren is targeting with this car, scroll through to about 1m46s. Ferrari. And again. Ferrari. And again...
We reckon there’s a terrifying and ominous remix to be created there. Speaking of remixes…
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Cant w8 to arrive at da Dealers in Hong Kong cause they will give everyone a BARGAIN
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That car just keeps looking good, can't wait for you guys to try it out.
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The best looking car today!
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i want 1. this will be epic.
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I must win the lottery. I need to. Either that or successfully rob a bank. Anyone fancy doing a version of The Italian Job? :P
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Now there's an honest man just telling it like it is, none of that stupid "marketing" speak. you won't see it anywhere else I think, I mean look at the ferrari promos or others for that matter.........it's all voiceovers with big claims. Go Ronnie!
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looks like a ferrari... but is the exhaust pipe higher than it should be?
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Hoorah for the McLaren!
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Looks way better in this movie than it does in the pics. It has the same 'high heels' elegance as the F1 had, from 3/4 rear. But how do they make true on that CO2 per hp mark? Except for internal losses, that should be a fixed figure. Or not?
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Maybe McLaren should do something with their naming since they have just now started again to go back in producing supercars... Only a few would get that they designate their F1 cars "MP4" while the "12" stands for an in-house McLaren coefficient of scale and "C" for carbon, honestly no one would really know that now?! They should really give their cars proper F1-related names like Lamborghini does in giving bull-related names or Rolls Royce with their ethereal ones. It's a very nice supercar, though it doesn't really register that much in looks or presence., in-tech and weight will be McLaren's greatest advantage.
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So good to see RD again. Would love to see him back on the grid when Mosley clears off!!
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maclaren have been stealing other peoples designs again and have produced an underwhelming car here. the new fezza looks so much better.
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@AshHorne - I thought of that mate - the Bank Job - and even started working at it. Unfortunately couldn't find a Bank with any money still left, any suggestions?
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On a serious note, this car is going to be epic. I just have one small criticism, the Badge. I think they should redesign the Badge and come up with something more distinctive. I'd hate to stop the car and have everybody tell me what a great looking Ferrari I have...
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This car already looks dated. The proportions are a worry. Very underwhealming. Horrid colour as well. The comcept images on the web were much more interesting. Those side scoops look out of proportion. Gull wing doors - come on how cliche. Spoiler that automatically deploys - like the Veyron. Is there anything original about this car? Even the interrior looks pedestrian. The old F1 was much better.
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for a car that was mainly designed in a wind tunnel it doesnt look half bad, just to bad most of them will probably get sold to Saudi Arabia since only they can afford to run it >< Jomar - the original F1 wasn't that revolutionary as well, McLaren was referencing the Honda NSX when making the F1, they even asked Honda to build the engine for the car but they declined.
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Snev commented on this article
11 September 2009
Looks good except for that front bumper grill thing.
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