McLaren MP4-12C

[General Accident]

Not that I'm in the market for one but can't believe how boring it looks, compared to the Ferrari 458 Italia. I think it looks kind of like a kit car that I can't quite place. There a definate hints of Gallardo and Ferrari 360M in there, as well as the old F1.

[NeilD]

I wouldn't say no.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...l-story-09-09/

[Nige55]

Originally Posted by General Accident

Not that I'm in the market for one but can't believe how boring it looks, compared to the Ferrari 458 Italia. I think it looks kind of like a kit car that I can't quite place. There a definate hints of Gallardo and Ferrari 360M in there, as well as the old F1.

Exactly, whilst I'm sure it's a technological tour de force, but what I had feared for a while (due to an ex-Mclaren collegue of mine), it's generic as can be. I hate to state 'that's borrowed / copied from that' as I know It does NOT work that way, but there is very little about it that is even contemporary, let alone new. I hope Mclaren find a stronger brand design dna with the next model !

[Nige55]

Just did some further reading on the new 'Macca', -Design Director Frank Stephenson was appointed when the car was basically signed off. So his role was actually in adding interest to the design (leading on from the P11). Which leads me to question who was directing the whole design development process before he arrived ? From what I heard, it's been under development for years. Perhaps consultation work from Peter Stevens ?

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Nige55

Just did some further reading on the new 'Macca', -Design Director Frank Stephenson was appointed when the car was basically signed off. So his role was actually in adding interest to the design (leading on from the P11). Which leads me to question who was directing the whole design development process before he arrived ? From what I heard, it's been under development for years. Perhaps consultation work from Peter Stevens ?

Guys, this is a totally English hyper car, the first of many to come from Ron Dennis and McLaren, lets get behind them. The car looks amazing and hopefully will go equally as well.

[Nige55]

Originally Posted by NeilD

Guys, this is a totally English hyper car, the first of many to come from Ron Dennis and McLaren, lets get behind them. The car looks amazing and hopefully will go equally as well.

Oh Sure, I'll be fully supporting it's tech capabilities.

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Nige55

Oh Sure, I'll be fully supporting it's tech capabilities.

Good man, they may not have the heritage of Ferrari ect however there is a place for them in the modern market.