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Video: Ron Dennis Discusses the McLaren MP4-12C Supercar

 
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Ron Dennis with the McLaren MP4-12C

Ron Dennis with the McLaren MP4-12C

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Touch-sensitive doors, classic supercar styling with a modern flair, scissor-opening doors and an attractive, understated interior: the McLaren MP4-12C is an archetypal supercar, as well as undeniably British.

In this video, McLaren Automotive Chairman, Ron Dennis, gives us the low-down on the role the car is to play for the newly-born McLaren subsidiary, and its role in the grander scheme of automotive evolution and development.

Dennis pays special attention to differentiate the company and the car from the McLaren that built the SLR and the F1. He also points out that the MP4-12C is a fairly green vehicle, thanks to a lower "CO2 per horsepower" figure, which Dennis says is the lowest of any car on the market--though he presumably means of any combustion-engine car on the market, as the Tesla Roadster at the least seems likely to sneak by on that measure.

At any rate, it's an informative view, so take a look below.

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  1. By risto Posted: 9/10/2009 4:25pm PDT

    ...not even a shadow of former Mclaren...very bad design...plain and not interesting...sad but true
     
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  2. By  gazzed Posted: 9/10/2009 4:50pm PDT

    I think this car may not be ball-out in looks but the thought of seeing that McLaren badge and the pedigree of technical know-how the people behind have contributed to this car is already a huge success.
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/11/2009 12:08am PDT

    I see infleunce from the Mercedes P8 that McLaren was designing before MB split with McLaren and I see some Ferrari in there, but good job on the desing
     
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  4. By burke Posted: 9/11/2009 11:07am PDT

    When I read the name McLaren, I expect lots of technological breakthroughs, but when I look at the car, I don't see anything that impresses me like a supercar should...Maybe I will have to wait until I see one in person...
     
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