[hks786]

[Sylon]

Sounds like McLaren fixed the one thing that niggled everyone who tested the car. He only briefly touched base on it, but sounds like the MP4 could be just as much fun as the 458 is already now that you can pitch it sideways on a whim.

[pixelblue]

the car still has no LSD though

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by pixelblue

the car still has no LSD though

seriously?

This week, he's driving the A1 Quattro.

[san~man]

Originally Posted by pixelblue

the car still has no LSD though

Something I found when looking up the deletion of the LSD:

"There has to be a good reason why the McLaren doesn't have an LSD so I contacted them with that question. The MP4-12C has multiple systems that they call the Proactive Chassis Control system that McLaren feels eliminates the need for the LSD.

The system consists of adjustable roll control for precise body lean control during high lateral acceleration cornering and it decouples for a better ride when in a straight line. The shocks are interconnected via hydraulics and adjust depending upon conditions and driver preferences. Finally it has a system called Brake Steer which brakes the inside rear wheel when braking into a corner and if spinning when accelerating out of a turn. Obviously brake steer is controlled via electronics and McLaren feels this eliminates the need for the more mechanically complex and heavier LSD. In other words, optimize chassis control and steering and the power delivery takes care of itself."

[pixelblue]

^ yeah I knew about their fancy system but still haven't heard all out praise for it. obviously they intended for a wider market appeal so they softened the hardcore part with sophisticated component design and electronics. I guess a good comparison can be a 1M active diff to a 135 e-diff. maybe a crude comparison but same in concept.

[MikeyV]

I wouldn't be surprised if a proper LSD arrived with the hardcore MP4-12C in a couple of years time.

[KingOfJericho]

The dealer prep center is on the same street as my office and I saw an entire truck load of these in various colors. I know it's a McLaren and I know I should love it, but I still find this car a total bore. The look is just so bland... even in bright orange. I just can't shake the notion that if Hyundai came out with a supercar, this is exactly what it would look like - not McLaren.