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Video: McLaren F1 gets crash tested

James Martinez April 16th, 2007 James Martinez By James Martinez Author April 16th, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 The shocking video shows the famous supercar undergoing a simulated head-on collision at the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) crash testing facility in the UK. The clip clearly demonstrates the benefits of the car’s carbon fiber monocoque structure, which proved so secure that the Mac Daddy became the only car ever to be driven away from a MIRA test. Be warned: this video can induce uncontrollable sobbing. At least the mid-mounted BMW V12 engine wasn't damaged in the crash.
The shocking video shows the famous supercar undergoing a simulated head-on collision at the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) crash testing facility in the UK. The clip clearly demonstrates the benefits of the car’s carbon fiber monocoque structure, which proved so secure that the Mac Daddy became the only car ever to be driven away from a MIRA test. Be warned: this video can induce uncontrollable sobbing.

At least the mid-mounted BMW V12 engine wasn't damaged in the crash.


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  1. By James #1, Posted: 4/16/2007

    Ouch...I didn't need to see that so early in the day. It's amazing to see that the only damage inside the cabin was the steering wheel wobble. Where are the airbags?

  2. By Gus #2, Posted: 4/16/2007

    I don't think that car needed them for the years it was produced?
    Sad to see such a thing, though isn't it?

  3. By Steve #3, Posted: 4/17/2007

    James... You are a true idiot... Not every car has airbags.

  4. By osman #4, Posted: 4/19/2007

    When you have a 5 point racing harness an air bag is pretty much useless.

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