A whole new thing.
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A whole new thing.
A whole new thing.
A new stable mate for the old girl and (probably- cos its not sold yet) to replace the 996 GT3. A 2013 McLaren 12C spider.
The first week has seen 1000 miles under the wheels taking in a Central London traffic jam, motorway schlep, Oxfordshire country roads and a trackday at Silverstone. WHAT A CAR. Caution is always needed during the natural honeymoon period but I have never owned something with such a breadth of talent.
The technical details appeal to the engineer in me; the carbon fibre tub (a very safe place to be) the hydraulic suspension (and excellent ride quality), the air brake, the TVR-esque door 'handles'. And considering this as their first production road car, the quality of construction and tactility of the switch gear is very special indeed.
As is the transformation from Sunday school virgin to rabid whore with a press of the throttle and the full deployment of over 600 horses. If you are able to do this without the utterance - or shouting- of some rude words, good on you.
A bit of ying / yang.
Tacho still in the right place.
The most frugal supercar? This was bumbling along a 50mph A road in morning traffic. It can also return mid single digits.
A 43 years technology gap. Both great fun.
A new stable mate for the old girl and (probably- cos its not sold yet) to replace the 996 GT3. A 2013 McLaren 12C spider.
The first week has seen 1000 miles under the wheels taking in a Central London traffic jam, motorway schlep, Oxfordshire country roads and a trackday at Silverstone. WHAT A CAR. Caution is always needed during the natural honeymoon period but I have never owned something with such a breadth of talent.
The technical details appeal to the engineer in me; the carbon fibre tub (a very safe place to be) the hydraulic suspension (and excellent ride quality), the air brake, the TVR-esque door 'handles'. And considering this as their first production road car, the quality of construction and tactility of the switch gear is very special indeed.
As is the transformation from Sunday school virgin to rabid whore with a press of the throttle and the full deployment of over 600 horses. If you are able to do this without the utterance - or shouting- of some rude words, good on you.
A bit of ying / yang.
Tacho still in the right place.
The most frugal supercar? This was bumbling along a 50mph A road in morning traffic. It can also return mid single digits.
A 43 years technology gap. Both great fun.
1970 911 2.2 S
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
Re: A whole new thing.
Very nice car the 12C, I spent a great day with one when they were launched and was very impressed by the ability. More recently tried the 650S ...... oh Lordy!!
Great choice of cars.
Great choice of cars.
The force is strong in this one ......
Re: A whole new thing.
Very nice
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
Re: A whole new thing.
yoda wrote:Very nice car the 12C, I spent a great day with one when they were launched and was very impressed by the ability. More recently tried the 650S ...... oh Lordy!!
Great choice of cars.
Thanks. I understand the 650S is a step up in several ways. But also in price. They can be bought new with significant dealer discounts now, but it also reinforces the man maths value case of a 12C with all it's kit where coupes start at 110k ish. Sell 2.4S and buy his 'n' hers Maccas. Makes u think....
Next year's sports series 540/570 duo will be 150->225k and not as accomplished as the 12C.
1970 911 2.2 S
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
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Re: A whole new thing.
I imagine it feels like piloting a spacecraft compared to the 2.2 judging by that cockpit, Joe.
What type of roof arrangement does it have?
A great acquisition.
Enjoy.
What type of roof arrangement does it have?
A great acquisition.
Enjoy.
Steve
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
Re: A whole new thing.
now that does look nice, what a great comparison
72 2.4s
96 993 RS
Series 1 DDK membership card
96 993 RS
Series 1 DDK membership card
Re: A whole new thing.
Thanks chaps. It's a folding carbon fibre hardtop. Takes 19secs up to 19mph. Like all of them it's the best of both worlds, v quiet when closed. You can drop the rear glass roof up or down for air and a bit more noise. You lose the shelf behind the seats common in this type of car layout, but, you can use the tonneau space if you don't want to drop the roof. Winter coats then.
I am off to Spa in a few weeks in it- a trip usually undertaken in the gt3. So lets see what happens there. Hopefully no blowouts but with it's tyre pressure and temperature telemetry (really!) I am sure will be fine. I am less sure about deploying >600 Bhp up eau rouge. Gulp.
I am off to Spa in a few weeks in it- a trip usually undertaken in the gt3. So lets see what happens there. Hopefully no blowouts but with it's tyre pressure and temperature telemetry (really!) I am sure will be fine. I am less sure about deploying >600 Bhp up eau rouge. Gulp.
1970 911 2.2 S
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
2004 996 GT3 mk II
Renault 5 GT Turbo
BMW i3 REX
Jaguar F-Pace S 3.0 supercharged.
McLaren 12C spider
Re: A whole new thing.
What a cracker - enjoy !!
“Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe
decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good "..
1971 911 2.2T sold
1970 911 2.2S Sold but remains within DDK
1959 Lancia Flaminia PF Coupe