Mclaren upcoming F430/ Gallardo fighter spotted testing!

OBI_agent · 10-13-2008, 09:33 PM

From the article:

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:"Although the prototype is wearing some heavly disguise, it's clear to see that it's every inch the compact machine McLaren has been promising. Conceived as a smaller and less expensive model than the original F1, it’s gunning for the likes of Ferrari’s F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo."

I have no idea what the 'fins' on the roof are for.
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And the clay model pics were sourced from:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...ontent-block=1

OBI_agent · 10-13-2008, 09:37 PM

I like it but I dont love it. Looks too much like a F430. Mclaren should be original in their design and not copy from someone!

pittsy · 10-13-2008, 09:54 PM

the front looks just like the 430

DougLikesBMW · 10-13-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

I like it but I dont love it. Looks too much like a F430. Mclaren should be original in their design and not copy from someone!

+1 I only like the rear.

consolidated · 10-13-2008, 10:26 PM

It's a McLaren, you know it's going to PERFORM, I can only dream of owning this car.

keanu1 · 10-14-2008, 08:28 AM

What motor will it have!!! From BMW maybe?!?!

Year's_End · 10-14-2008, 11:03 AM

I'm gonna have to disagree. I don't think it really looks like an F430 at all, except for the basic template for the front (rakish headlights with two brake ducts). I dunno. It's nothing exceptional, but it's not too derivative.

NewSong · 10-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Those side vents are massive!

Deda · 10-15-2008, 04:35 PM

cool camuflage!

Couch · 10-16-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

I like it but I dont love it. Looks too much like a F430. Mclaren should be original in their design and not copy from someone!

I see more Gallardo in it than 430. But the front is definitely 430 lines.

Davin · 10-16-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

+1 I only like the rear.

+1

Big Windy · 10-16-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I'm gonna have to disagree. I don't think it really looks like an F430 at all, except for the basic template for the front (rakish headlights with two brake ducts). I dunno. It's nothing exceptional, but it's not too derivative.

The rendered images look like the Lotus Eagle (or whatever its called).

AV9 · 10-17-2008, 12:10 AM

that's !!!def!!! intense!

OBI_agent · 10-17-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I'm gonna have to disagree. I don't think it really looks like an F430 at all, except for the basic template for the front (rakish headlights with two brake ducts). I dunno. It's nothing exceptional, but it's not too derivative.

Hmm...having taken a closer look.... the overall theme of the front looks like an updated F430.
Hmm, overall this design isn't that impressive but it ain't bad either.

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Originally Posted by Couch

I see more Gallardo in it than 430. But the front is definitely 430 lines.

Hmm..yeh Gallardo too....I think they are doing the same thing which Hyundai did. Copy all it's competitor's design ques and mix it into one design

Anyway, anything coming out of Mclaren is always going to be impressive.

ZJP · 10-17-2008, 06:19 PM

They're not even aiming this car for other Supercar competition.

I'm not impressed. Nothing can ever replicate the original F1.

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