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John Johnson @ May 9th 2008 10:40AM
Just 600HP? You can get that in a Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford. And seeing as how the SLR is dangerously close to 4000 lbs, I don't know how much hope I have for them anymore. The original F1 had 627HP (the road going version, anyways) and was 2500lbs.
You guys better stop making heffers and slapping cool badges on them.
mk @ May 9th 2008 10:47AM
Mercedes had more to do with the SLR's weight and other issues.
IF McLaren is going this alone, and working from it's own clean sheet, with a trained eye on the McLaren F1, this will bear almost no resemblance to the SLR, and be quite light weight.
The F1 had over 600hp, but it was unlike any other, it revved to 8000 RPM much quicker than most cars get to their lower redlines. And it did so without forced induction.
bilbo baggins @ May 9th 2008 4:07PM
INFACT THANK GOD THAT ITS ONLY 600. What do you want? a 4 tonne fat ass car which has a 1000hp? NO USE ! Rather have it lighter which will keep the power low and easier to handle as well! Common sense!
John Johnson @ May 9th 2008 12:05PM
I just meant to point out that I view the F1 as being the car of all cars. It's the ultimate of the ultimate.
Weight is my #1 concern. The power is nothing extraordinary.... but if it makes it the same way the old one did, we're in good shape.
This car has to be the best car in the world, ever. Nothing less. But I'm sure they already know that.
Beastage @ May 10th 2008 11:26AM
You may think that the F1 is the car of all cars... I do not
and I'm sure I'm not alone
I think the F1 was pointless, vulgar, arrogant and a bad drive.
But I'm really not that fond of the hyper/super cards like the F1s, Veyrons, Zondas and the like... I'm more of the down to earth sport/super cards.