P12 Project

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stickshift

Discussion Starter · Jun 30, 2010

Latest rumor is that the P12 project is a go and will have a 600 bhp V10 engine. Styling is said to closely follow the McLaren F1. Launch date is targetted for 2012. Anyone have any more info?

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RoadTripper

· #2 · Jul 2, 2010

I haven't heard much new leaks yet but am prowling for more info myself. Mid engine V10? Nice! That combo worked very well on the Porsche Carrera GT.

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· #3 · Jul 2, 2010

I have heard that internally the goal is to top the performance of Ferrari's Enzo replacement.

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SSO

· #4 · Sep 25, 2010

I have heard that this is definitely going forward.

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SSO

· #5 · Oct 26, 2010

nandogh said:
IT IS going forward... believe me

Have you seen a running prototype yet?

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SSO

· #6 · Oct 28, 2010

nandogh said:
Nope, but I had lunch with Frank Stephenson last friday, and he told me

Does McLaren use the Ascari track near Ronda for testing?

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RWD

· #7 · Oct 28, 2010

The exotic car world is going to get exciting. Looking forward to the V10.

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SSO

· #8 · Oct 29, 2010

nandogh said:
No, as far as I know

Any idea which track it is that McLaren is using then?

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TAG

· #9 · Oct 31, 2010

heard something in the mill that the name for f1 replacement is silverstone? let's hope.

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SSO

· #10 · Nov 1, 2010

TAG said:
heard something in the mill that the name for f1 replacement is silverstone? let's hope.

Given the original F1's success at Le Mans, prehaps a McLaren Le Mans (similar to the Ferrari Daytona) would be in order. It would also be great to see McLaren back at Le Mans.

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TAG

· #11 · Feb 13, 2011

Silverstone said:
I have heard that internally the goal is to top the performance of Ferrari's Enzo replacement.

V8 Turbo

700 bhp

At least 100 kilos lighter than the Enzo

>350 km/h 0-62 MPH <3 s 0-100 >5 s 0-186 MPH <20 s

Info from a journalist

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SSO

· #12 · Feb 15, 2011

TAG said:
V8 Turbo

700 bhp

At least 100 kilos lighter than the Enzo

>350 km/h 0-62 MPH <3 s 0-100 >5 s 0-186 MPH <20 s

Info from a journalist

I was hoping to see a V10 or V12.

or at least a detuned version of the V8 in the current McLaren F1 cars.

1000 kg should be the target.

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Is TAG talking about the Ferrari or the Mclaren? The post he quoted mentions both, and the Enzo replacement is supposed have a V8TT also.

I wouldn't think the V8s in the current F1 cars have enough torque for a road car.

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SSO

· #14 · Feb 16, 2011

sumbaco said:
Is TAG talking about the Ferrari or the Mclaren? The post he quoted mentions both, and the Enzo replacement is supposed have a V8TT also.

I wouldn't think the V8s in the current F1 cars have enough torque for a road car.

Believe he is referencing the McLaren.

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HMS

· #15 · Feb 16, 2011

P12

100 kg lighter than the MP4-12C

Safest supercar ever Euro NCAP

>600 bhp V10? Hybrid technologi?

New thinking chassi solutions

Least polution for such a car

0-62 MPH in <3 seconds

0-186 MPH in <19 seconds

VMax >230 MPH

Laptimes <15-20 seconds faster than the 12C around the Nurburgring. 12C laps it in with Corsa tires <7 minutes.

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widowmaker911

· #16 · Feb 17, 2011

HMS said:
100 kg lighter than the MP4-12C

Safest supercar ever Euro NCAP

>600 bhp V10? Hybrid technologi?

New thinking chassi solutions

Least polution for such a car

0-62 MPH in <3 seconds

0-186 MPH in <19 seconds

VMax >230 MPH

Laptimes <15-20 seconds faster than the 12C around the Nurburgring. 12C laps it in with Corsa tires <7 minutes.

where did you hear/get 12C ring time <7mins with Corsa? steve sutcliffe mentioned in autocar of 12C breaking 7min barrier but no official certification just speculation/here say

did this time come from the TOP?
if so GAME OVER for ferrari. that is ZONDA R territory which cost $1mil

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SSO

· #17 · Feb 17, 2011

I am sure the P12 will have better stats than the new Pagani Hyur.....

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widowmaker911

· #18 · Mar 23, 2011

chris goodwin on interview with AutoExpress confirms one project well on its way into development and another under way. one slotted above 12C with another slotted below. more than likely turbocharged engines from the interview. hopefully its a STUNNER this time which will no doubt be game over for ferrari. ferrari always brings up LOOKS & SOUND as their ace in the hole. if mclaren has a LOOKER this time around (12C already sounds good esp with inconel exhaust) ferrari will have nothing

CAN'T WAIT

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SSO

· #19 · Mar 24, 2011

widowmaker911 said:
chris goodwin on interview with AutoExpress confirms one project well on its way into development and another under way. one slotted above 12C with another slotted below. more than likely turbocharged engines from the interview. hopefully its a STUNNER this time which will no doubt be game over for ferrari. ferrari always brings up LOOKS & SOUND as their ace in the hole. if mclaren has a LOOKER this time around (12C already sounds good esp with inconel exhaust) ferrari will have nothing CAN'T WAIT

Assuming Ferrari brings out the Enzo II next year, guess would be McLaren wants to be no more than 12 months behind with the F1 2.0.

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widowmaker911

· #20 · Mar 24, 2011

Boxer said:
Assuming Ferrari brings out the Enzo II next year, guess would be McLaren wants to be no more than 12 months behind with the F1 2.0.

Enzo II may not be even able to match 12C performance. Enzo (1) did Top Gear track in 1:19:00. Enzo II will have to be >4secs quicker to not end up a LAUGHTER

Porsche 918 Spyder (over $845K US) will not even come close to 12C numbers, heck it can't even match its own car (GT2 RS) but it's limited run supposedly all spoken for. i just don't get how they get away with it.
i know its because its a HYDRID

WTF!

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