Test drove the MP4-12C today
#16
The Hockenheim results are fairly interesting:
MP4-12C :- 1:08.7 (1 lap, Corsas)
458 :- 1:10.5 (supertest)
Anglesey National
MP4-12C :- 59.3 (damp, PZeros)
458 :- 59.2 (damp, MPSSs)
Both these tests were conducted following the pre-production amendments after the relatively poor Bedford and Rockingham tests, although the Anglesey car was the black one, so I'm not sure if that got the updates. The orange Hockenheim/Top Gear car definitely has.
Some of the rumoured manufacturer laps are pretty damn interesting too, so good that without proof nobody would believe them.
MP4-12C :- 1:08.7 (1 lap, Corsas)
458 :- 1:10.5 (supertest)
Anglesey National
MP4-12C :- 59.3 (damp, PZeros)
458 :- 59.2 (damp, MPSSs)
Both these tests were conducted following the pre-production amendments after the relatively poor Bedford and Rockingham tests, although the Anglesey car was the black one, so I'm not sure if that got the updates. The orange Hockenheim/Top Gear car definitely has.
Some of the rumoured manufacturer laps are pretty damn interesting too, so good that without proof nobody would believe them.
I don't really compare these cars for performance, as I see them as one in the same (similar performance, different methods). Obviously these cars are at a level that, if you're not a trained professional, the results can vary GREATLY.
#18
Nordschleife (20.6km) >> 7:28
0-300kph >> 31.0s
7.24 min Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997 mk2) 620 hp, 1405 kg (w/o rollcage), semi-slicks
7.24 min Gumpert Apollo Sport 700 hp, 1458 kg, semi-slicks
7.28 min - McLaren MP4-12C - 600 hp, 1473 kg, semi-slicks
7.30 min - Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 - 500 hp, est. 1400 kg, semi-slicks
7.32 min Porsche Carrera GT 612 hp, 1473 kg
0-300kph >> 31.0s
7.24 min Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997 mk2) 620 hp, 1405 kg (w/o rollcage), semi-slicks
7.24 min Gumpert Apollo Sport 700 hp, 1458 kg, semi-slicks
7.28 min - McLaren MP4-12C - 600 hp, 1473 kg, semi-slicks
7.30 min - Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 - 500 hp, est. 1400 kg, semi-slicks
7.32 min Porsche Carrera GT 612 hp, 1473 kg
#21
If you can post a 7:28 on the NBR in 1 hotlap with a driver who's largely unfamilar with the car with some damp patches, why would you want to tune it?
Last edited by SRoser; 10-25-2011 at 05:41 AM.
#22
Once they get this track monster, it will get shipped to a tuner, who will replace the turbos, up the boost (including some other standard stuff), and it will be run in a straight line for a few seconds at a time.
When he loses to a Gallardo or GT-R, he will go home and cry, complaining that the car sucks.
#24
You know? I have a different view when looking at all of those cars...
Each of those cars has a unique goal (for me).
If I want a heavenly sounding engine, with beautiful lines, conservative road going manners - I'd purchase the 599 GTB/GTO (probably GTB and save the money).
If I want a car that SCREAMS for attention like a young girl thinking she is important (Lindsay Lohan comes to mind), with amazing performance - I'd buy the Aventador. (I do think this the meanest looking of the bunch, though)
If I want the latest technology and awesome turbo-charged performance, I'd pick the McLaren.
If I wanted a car that actually works, and does all of the things the other cars promise, reliably, I'd choose the Porsche 4.0.
Each of those cars has a unique goal (for me).
If I want a heavenly sounding engine, with beautiful lines, conservative road going manners - I'd purchase the 599 GTB/GTO (probably GTB and save the money).
If I want a car that SCREAMS for attention like a young girl thinking she is important (Lindsay Lohan comes to mind), with amazing performance - I'd buy the Aventador. (I do think this the meanest looking of the bunch, though)
If I want the latest technology and awesome turbo-charged performance, I'd pick the McLaren.
If I wanted a car that actually works, and does all of the things the other cars promise, reliably, I'd choose the Porsche 4.0.
#26
just saw macca in person and not impressed with its looks. was a bare chassis next to it and with the carbon and aluminum it looked better than the finished one!
im sure it drives amazingly but i would want a n/a motor in this type car. i love my gtr for the power but still miss the feel and sound of my old gt3 engine. i would want both for 1/4 million dollars. italia remains top car.
im sure it drives amazingly but i would want a n/a motor in this type car. i love my gtr for the power but still miss the feel and sound of my old gt3 engine. i would want both for 1/4 million dollars. italia remains top car.
#27
1st place: Ferrari 458 Italia
It was a tough battle, but the Italia won, because it's "more mature" and it's faster at the limit.
- Tyres: Michelin Pilot Super Sport
- Weight: 1546 kg
- Vmax.: 326 km/h
- 0-100 km/h in 3,5 s
- 0-200 km/h in 10,4 s
- 0-260 km/h in 19,2 s
- Quarter mile in 11,3 s
- Flexibility (80-120 km/h) in 5th/6th gear: 3,3 s/4,6 s
- 18 m slalom: 68,4 km/h
- 110 m ISO evasive test: 155,3 km/h
- Braking (100-0 km/h) cold/warm: 33,8 m/33,0 m
- Hockenheimring: 1.09,7 min
- Tyres: Pirelli P Zero Corsa
- Weight: 1483 kg
- Vmax.: 330 km/h
- 0-100 km/h in 3,2 s
- 0-200 km/h in 9,2 s
- 0-260 km/h in 16,7 s
- Quarter mile in 10,8 s
- Flexibility (80-120 km/h) in 5th/6th gear: 3,6 s/5,9 s
- 18 m slalom: 68,4 km/h
- 110 m ISO evasive test: 153,5 km/h
- Braking (100-0 km/h) cold/warm: 33,8 m/33,8 m
- Hockenheimring: 1.09,5 min
Last edited by SRoser; 11-04-2011 at 10:16 AM.
#28
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Supertest - McLaren MP4-12C
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Supertest - McLaren MP4-12C
- Weight: 1451 kg
- 0-100 km/h: 3,4 s
- 0-160 km/h: 6,6 s
- 0-200 km/h: 9,8 s
- Cw: 0,37 (Downforce front/rear: 2 kg/62 kg)
- Braking 200-0 km/h: 144,2 m
- 18 m slalom: 72,2 km/h
- 36 m slalom: 138 km/h
- 110 m ISO evasive test: 157 km/h
- Hockenheimring: 1.08,7 min
- Nürburgring-Nordschleife: 7.28 min
- Wet handling: 1.38,7 min
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