[MPB]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

There are some interesting transitions, but from inside in the positions where you'll see it most it all works great.



I'd hate to judge on an early prototype, but I saw nothing that was cause for alarm. The only thing I really touched was the steering wheel and it felt great.

McLaren talk a lot about the 'A-surfaces' of this car in their discussions, meaning every visible surface of the car, and how they really focused on the highest levels of quality and detail there. Surfaces that get covered with paint or other materials might not have that perfect, uninterrupted carbon fiber weave underneath. For an added cost though, McLaren will have the ability to finish those surfaces that are traditionally covered - like the bodywork - in bare and perfectly stitched carbon. These cars will be top notch out of the factory with attention to detail - I have no doubts.

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Thanks. I figured it might just be the angle of the photo.

By the way, and off-topic, It seems that the interior of the P1 already lost the comparison test against that of the yet-to-be-released F150 over on Fchat. That place is funny.

[MitchF1GTR]

You can't sway that much bias MPB

[Peloton25]

Yes, sometimes discussion forums can be quite predictable. To be fair, a few of the people commenting there have certainly seen the F150 interior in person. Maybe it is also a solid effort. I expect more gizmo-wizardry and a very distracting bit of kit on the steering wheel at least.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions too - and the ones you'll find there in regards to the efforts from McLaren are to be expected really. I tend to think choice and competition are a good thing. Who knows how much better the F150 will be given their more than 6 month delay, some of which must have been in response to what they'd been hearing about McLaren's project. Ferrari enthusiasts should really be thanking McLaren, right?

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[andy c]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Well from these two photos at this resolution the biggest distinction is that the passenger doesn't have to share the center air vent this time.

Seriously though - I had said it was a familiar space, and it should be, but when you get to examine the details you'll see how much different it is and will know it's in a different league altogether.

Andy or any of the rest of the people who've had the privilege can chime in - I don't think you'll hear a different summation.

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Definately felt like its completely different to me,even 4 air vents,the only thing the same are the switches,i think even the centre of the airvent is a different style.But for me the biggest thing is the airiness of the cockpit,with the overhead glass it does feel like a fighter pilot cockpit and also more roomy than the 12.

No the air vents on this are the same,but the ones ive seen are different,more jet engine turbine like!!

[West Britannia]

Originally Posted by atmclf1lmxp1lm

Interestingly, the Odometer reads 858Km, 858.2Km by the Trip meter to be precise. Wonder where she's been running around..

ADW

Could it be McLaren that want's to give some information highway about HP numbers + KERS? KERS Button? Could it be an automatic build in function, that depends on the revs?

[MPB]

Originally Posted by West Britannia

Could it be McLaren that want's to give some information highway about HP numbers + KERS? KERS Button? Could it be an automatic build in function, that depends on the revs?

Exactly what I was thinking. Maybe the time of the clock in the top left is really the laptime around the the Topgear track?

[widowmaker911]

Originally Posted by andy c

Definately felt like its completely different to me,even 4 air vents,the only thing the same are the switches,i think even the centre of the airvent is a different style.But for me the biggest thing is the airiness of the cockpit,with the overhead glass it does feel like a fighter pilot cockpit and also more roomy than the 12.

No the air vents on this are the same,but the ones ive seen are different,more jet engine turbine like!!

Any switches overhead. Is there a full length console between the glass panels?

[Peloton25]

No switches up there that I saw. Might have been something useful like map lights, but if so I didn't notice. The panels of glass are bisected on the inside with more bare carbon.

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[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by West Britannia

Could it be McLaren that want's to give some information highway about HP numbers + KERS? KERS Button? Could it be an automatic build in function, that depends on the revs?

Originally Posted by MPB

Exactly what I was thinking. Maybe the time of the clock in the top left is really the laptime around the the Topgear track?

Or maybe the photographer was just working really late under some hot lights in the studio and the car has been driven 858.2 Kms.

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[Mikeyb]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

No switches up there that I saw. Might have been something useful like map lights, but if so I didn't notice. The panels of glass are bisected on the inside with more bare carbon.

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no switches up there and nothing on the steering wheel apart from the two 'go much faster' buttons.. ! thankfully... !

second andy's comments about the glass roof... it really makes it feel like you should be barrel rolling

[Mikeyb]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Yes, sometimes discussion forums can be quite predictable. To be fair, a few of the people commenting there have certainly seen the F150 interior in person. Maybe it is also a solid effort. I expect more gizmo-wizardry and a very distracting bit of kit on the steering wheel at least.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions too - and the ones you'll find there in regards to the efforts from McLaren are to be expected really. I tend to think choice and competition are a good thing. Who knows how much better the F150 will be given their more than 6 month delay, some of which must have been in response to what they'd been hearing about McLaren's project. Ferrari enthusiasts should really be thanking McLaren, right?

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I wouldn't be surprised if the interiors reflect the relative purposes of the cars.... p1 definitely for road and track, with the emphasis on track and the interior therefore likewise... Ferrari for sitting in and showing your mates, while the wheels are strictly not turning...

I think the Ferrari interior will be much more about form before function and therefore more 'pretty' but proababy not what us McLaren fan boys would want..

[widowmaker911]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

No switches up there that I saw. Might have been something useful like map lights, but if so I didn't notice. The panels of glass are bisected on the inside with more bare carbon.

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Thnx.....can't wait till they release performance specs. Hopefully one track time included
Ferrari boasting under 7min for the RING with only a select few having seen it.

[Whoopsy]

Am I the only one that feels disappointed by the P1's interior?

It's clearly the same MP4-12C interior with a few cosmetic surgery. There is really nothing special about it, for all we know this could have been a facelifted version of the M4-12C.

Actually come to think of it, the whole P1 is just an MP4-12C with a new skin on top and some silicon breasts inside. For the price that McLaren is asking for the P1, which is 3 times the price of the MP4-12C, I expects a lot more from them.

I was told it's gonna cost me 1.15 million to buy one, at that price, I expect a new carbon tub configuration, a new, not tuned engine from the MP4-12C, bespoke interior, etc.

[repie]

the interior looks a bit boring and poor all in matt black like this, but after all it is not a big deal as it is supposed to be a raw supercar. it is just a shame it isn't more extreme in its "rawness", for instance the IP looks very thick in front of the passenger and there is no glove box.

it doesnt really look more minimalist or F1 than the one in the 12C which I think is much better looking. just more stripped out.

the console isn't integrated, all edgy when the rest in smooth, and there is this weird organic alcantara bit on the top as if someone threw a towel on the model and thought "ok, that will do"

[Peloton25]

Whoopsy - I think you should give it a chance in person. There is more than meets the eye in three photos.

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repie - I'm shocked - I can't believe you don't like it.

Why, again, do you bother to post here? If I wanted to read posts from a broken record of McLaren negativity, there are plenty of more entertaining people posting on FChat.

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