General Car Chat Talk about cars in general. All makes and models - strictly car discussion.

Don't see this every day

Thread Tools
 
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 11:26 AM
  #21 (permalink)  
ShockerGT's Avatar
Shake n bake
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Default

Ferrari of Tampa Bay had one in the showroom a little while ago. The owner of the dealership owns it. I was told he recently had it shipped up to his home in New Jersey.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 11:38 AM
  #22 (permalink)  
1ATony's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 687
Likes: 0
Default

That's a pretty cool car to see on the street.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 11:59 AM
  #23 (permalink)  
Buri3d's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 898
Likes: 0
Default

Daily driving cant be good for it. I'd imagine a car built for the track doesnt sit so well in bumper to bumper traffic.
__________________
"Throttle till you see light, then brake like HELL!!"


My Last.fm Top 20:
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:04 PM
  #24 (permalink)  
fastforward's Avatar
Haul'n the Family
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,317
Likes: 0
Default

I think the DuPont family (Dupont Registry) has a MC12 in their collection here locally. It was in their compound at Testicals of Speed awhile back.
__________________
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:07 PM
  #25 (permalink)  
Josh.'s Avatar
The Integra Guru!
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 20,145
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Buri3d
Daily driving cant be good for it. I'd imagine a car built for the track doesnt sit so well in bumper to bumper traffic.
They say it's a great DD, Just no radio lol

And being 17 ft long.. the same foot print as a Hummer i wouldn't want ANYTHING around it, So therefore, I would not daily it lol
__________________
04' Crystal White Lexus IS300
04' Premium White Pearl RSX-S
08' Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura TL-S

Originally Posted by 94lsteg
You sided with the wrong guy dummy... Josh has forgot more than you have learned about Hondas.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:12 PM
  #26 (permalink)  
Orion ZyGarian's Avatar
7M 2JZ bird in pear tree
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 8,532
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by nismo
I think it looks better with this spoiler.



Still remains my favorite supercar!
Yeah thats the factory spoiler...notice that it was extended on either side? Thats for rear visibility from the side mirrors since it doesnt have a rear view mirror

Also, its faster than an Enzo.
__________________

ASE: Brakes
Yea..that very well could have been the most retarded idea I've ever heard, but .. do it anyway. -TheShow50h
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:16 PM
  #27 (permalink)  
Puto's Avatar
El Puto ©
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 10,286
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Josh.
And being 17 ft long.. the same foot print as a Hummer
Whoah, sounds like a deep sea fishing boat.
__________________
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:17 PM
  #28 (permalink)  
tobibeck80's Avatar
Nordschleife addict
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,825
Likes: 0
Default

it's a little bit slower, Ferrari doesn't want to sell a car thats faster than their top model


they gave the engine less power than the Enzo's because the MC12 has better aerodynamics and weighs less, so it would be faster if it had the same amount of power than the Enzo.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:40 PM
  #29 (permalink)  
Orion ZyGarian's Avatar
7M 2JZ bird in pear tree
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 8,532
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by tobibeck80
it's a little bit slower, Ferrari doesn't want to sell a car thats faster than their top model


they gave the engine less power than the Enzo's because the MC12 has better aerodynamics and weighs less, so it would be faster if it had the same amount of power than the Enzo.
Yeah, thats what I heard too, but it was faster around the Top Gear track
__________________

ASE: Brakes
Yea..that very well could have been the most retarded idea I've ever heard, but .. do it anyway. -TheShow50h
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 01:44 PM
  #30 (permalink)  
tobibeck80's Avatar
Nordschleife addict
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,825
Likes: 0
Default

you're right, I think that's because of the aerodynamics and the weight what gives a better performance in handling.

Nevertheless has the MC12 less power and has a lower top speed + 0-62 mph time

tbh, I couldn't care less if I had one of them
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:02 AM.