The new Mclaren is here...

GTV V6 · September 9th, 2009, 12:12 AM

Photos and everything (it's just turned midnight on the 9th of September and EVO magazine is on the ball)

New Mclaren MP4-12C

1st impressions are that it's very classy if a bit "generic" from the front, the rear is a bit "different" but not unpleasant. It has a very nice stance and very nice proportions.

The cabin looks classy too forming a cockpit around the driver echoing the 2 structural members either side if the driver from the F1.

UPDATE...

CAR magazine is also on the ball (-ish) but also have a HuuUuuuge press release from Mclaren...

HERE

_HighVoltage_ · September 9th, 2009, 12:24 AM

Wow!
That's the best looking supercar released in recent years!

SpitfireMK461 · September 9th, 2009, 12:29 AM

That is a very classy looking car, even with the burnt orange color. Stylish interior as well, looks like a nice place to be. Job well done, Mclaren.

Shentar · September 9th, 2009, 12:33 AM

I like it a lot. It does have a 458 feel to it, at first, but after I look at it for a bit, it looks like the evolution of the F1. Its got some similar lines to the F1 (see the pic with the F1 in the background). Gonna be a great car, I think. I'm curious why they went with a turbo-8 instead of another V12... or a bigger NA V8.

Cobol74 · September 9th, 2009, 12:35 AM

I have just added it to the Cobol74 list of cars wanted but will never be able to have. ...

GTV V6 · September 9th, 2009, 12:38 AM

I'm wondering who helped them with the engine, Mclaren isn't known for them, BMW made the F1's engine and the SLR was obviously a Mercedes.

The only motor I can think of with this configuration is the old Lotus v8 from the Esprit, that was a 3.5 litre twin turbo v8 too.

I'm not suggesting they haven't done it themselves, just wondering.

ahpadt · September 9th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Holy shit, that's a serious piece of kit. My only dislike is the rear. It's a bit odd, but overall it's still miles better than the new hideous 458 Italia.

GTV V6 · September 9th, 2009, 1:00 AM

Hotlink Test images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/20589/images/mclarenp112.jpg

Vs.

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_653/car_photo_326743_25.jpg

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/20589/images/mclarenp115.jpg

Vs.

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_653/car_photo_326749_25.jpg

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/20589/images/mclarenp114.jpg

Vs.

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_653/car_photo_326740_25.jpg

argatoga · September 9th, 2009, 1:13 AM

I am sure it will be grand, but it looks pretty generic.

CrazyRussian540 · September 9th, 2009, 1:16 AM

To be honest, I'd take it over the Ferrari 458.

pfrocker · September 9th, 2009, 1:31 AM

Very nice, good to see McLaren back in the production business.

Dogbert · September 9th, 2009, 1:51 AM

http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_657/car_photo_328987_7.jpg

Why so serious?

FATMOUSE · September 9th, 2009, 1:57 AM

where's the gear lever

jack_christie · September 9th, 2009, 2:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTV V6

I'm wondering who helped them with the engine, Mclaren isn't known for them, BMW made the F1's engine and the SLR was obviously a Mercedes.

The only motor I can think of with this configuration is the old Lotus v8 from the Esprit, that was a 3.5 litre twin turbo v8 too.

I'm not suggesting they haven't done it themselves, just wondering.

Quote:

Early reports suggested the car would use an AMG-developed engine, but latest indications are that the engine is completely new in design, smaller and more fuel efficient than AMG’s big-capacity units. It is also understood to be made entirely in the UK.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/242826/

I believe its Mahle UK that did the engine.

Quote:

More recently McLaren has been pushing ahead with the development of its own road car, which will be powered by a V8 engine, which will be based on the Mercedes AMG 6.2-litre V8 engine but will feature McLaren internals and will be built for McLaren by Mahle in Northampton. It is believed that the engines will be badged McLaren.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns21793.html

Mahle bought out the old Cosworth road car business in Northamptonshire.

Redliner · September 9th, 2009, 2:10 AM

Much better than I expected. Great job, McLaren!

cdbob · September 9th, 2009, 2:18 AM

Wow! A Fantastic car.

http://www.laughingmyassoff.com/images/posts/16e332008063082404000000b5d9.jpeg

killpanda · September 9th, 2009, 2:20 AM

You see Ferrari, it's not that hard to do a good looking car... Now go back to the drawing board and fix the California, 599, 612 and 458 :-p

For that McLaren, there is a serious amount of DO WANT in these pictures images/smilies/ohmy.gif

Reckoning · September 9th, 2009, 2:27 AM

Very nice looking car, only complaint, the wheels look rather cheap.

Arctor · September 9th, 2009, 2:35 AM

Reminds me of Honda's ASC concept from a few years ago, which definitely isn't a bad thing at all. Only thing I don't like is the apparent lack of a manual transmission.

TomCat · September 9th, 2009, 2:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctor

Reminds me of Honda's ASC concept from a few years ago, which definitely isn't a bad thing at all. Only thing I don't like is the apparent lack of a manual transmission.

And center seating position, but I can't complain, it looks miles better then the new Ferrari.

September 9th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#1
GTV V6 Joined: May 20th, 2004 Last Online: 12:06 PM Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 663 Car: Alfa Romeo GTV V6 Rep Power: 30	The new Mclaren is here... Photos and everything (it's just turned midnight on the 9th of September and EVO magazine is on the ball) New Mclaren MP4-12C 1st impressions are that it's very classy if a bit "generic" from the front, the rear is a bit "different" but not unpleasant. It has a very nice stance and very nice proportions. The cabin looks classy too forming a cockpit around the driver echoing the 2 structural members either side if the driver from the F1. UPDATE... CAR magazine is also on the ball (-ish) but also have a HuuUuuuge press release from Mclaren... HERE __________________ Last edited by GTV V6; September 9th, 2009 at 12:57 AM.

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GTV V6 Joined: May 20th, 2004 Last Online: 12:06 PM Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 663 Car: Alfa Romeo GTV V6 Rep Power: 30	I'm wondering who helped them with the engine, Mclaren isn't known for them, BMW made the F1's engine and the SLR was obviously a Mercedes. The only motor I can think of with this configuration is the old Lotus v8 from the Esprit, that was a 3.5 litre twin turbo v8 too. I'm not suggesting they haven't done it themselves, just wondering. __________________ Last edited by GTV V6; September 9th, 2009 at 12:39 AM.

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SpitfireMK461 Joined: Apr 10th, 2009 Last Online: 7:35 AM Location: Northern Virginia Age: 20 Posts: 389 Car: 2002 Mini Cooper Rep Power: 12	That is a very classy looking car, even with the burnt orange color. Stylish interior as well, looks like a nice place to be. Job well done, Mclaren.

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Shentar Joined: Feb 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 12:06 PM Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 30 Posts: 156 Car: 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 17	I like it a lot. It does have a 458 feel to it, at first, but after I look at it for a bit, it looks like the evolution of the F1. Its got some similar lines to the F1 (see the pic with the F1 in the background). Gonna be a great car, I think. I'm curious why they went with a turbo-8 instead of another V12... or a bigger NA V8.

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argatoga Can't Start His Wank Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Washington State, USA Age: 26 Posts: 4,793 Car: '78 MG Midget, '78 Honda CB400t Rep Power: 164	I am sure it will be grand, but it looks pretty generic. __________________ "If you think about it breast implants aren't much different than braces. Their main purpose is to improve one's appearance, at least that's how it was in my case." - KaJun "Anyway, I'm off to eat my dick" - Austere

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