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Posted 2/8/2007 9:36 PM
AsianML

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The SLR's future

Do you guys see the SLR as a one time supercar like the Bugatti Veyron, or do you supposed we'll see redesigns in the future?
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Posted 2/8/2007 10:09 PM
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who knows, thats an excellent question Asian........i guess we'll all just have to wait and see what happens....
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Posted 2/9/2007 11:59 PM
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my guess is that they will at least do a facelift on the SLR, like they always do, but I'm not sure about them making a "New SLR". I think they will make something completely new. I remember reading in a car magazine last year that they may make a McLaren Mercedes P8 in 2008 or so. I assume it will be released much later, if it is. Here are some pics of the design:



(McLaren P8 001.jpg)



(McLaren P8 002.JPG)



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Posted 2/10/2007 12:10 AM
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I recall that the P8 was slotted to be the hardcore supercar whereas the SLR was more of a GT. The P8 is rumored to be mid-engine, rear wheel drive, yadda yadda yadda.
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Posted 2/10/2007 12:13 AM
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AsianML - 2/9/2007 9:10 PM

I recall that the P8 was slotted to be the hardcore supercar whereas the SLR was more of a GT. The P8 is rumored to be mid-engine, rear wheel drive, yadda yadda yadda.


Sounds cool. That would be cool if they made it. Would the P8 be in Veyron Territory, or...??
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Posted 2/10/2007 2:58 PM
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I don't think anything will be able to touch the Veyron in terms of top speed. I don't know how the Veyron handles, so I can't comment on it.

I think the P8 is slotted to go against the Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
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Posted 2/10/2007 3:13 PM
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why is it called a "P", what does the p stand for?
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Posted 2/11/2007 12:33 AM
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BenzDieselTuner - 2/10/2007 12:13 PM

why is it called a "P", what does the p stand for?


you are asking the wrong people. Call up McLaren. Do you need the number?
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Posted 2/11/2007 7:44 PM
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Is the P8 going to be another joint venture with McLaren?
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Posted 2/11/2007 8:07 PM
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AsianML - 2/11/2007 4:44 PM

Is the P8 going to be another joint venture with McLaren?


I believe so. I vaguely remember reading that in that article I read....
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