McLaren MP4-27 Mercedes (pre-launch speculation)

[Joie de vivre]

at least it will have a "normal" looking nose

[N12ck]

Another image from the MP4/27, but I also get the feeling that it is equal to the MP4/26 that we saw last year before launch:

the nose is very low.........

But that's fine since it's just CGI and not an interpretation of the actual car.......

EDIT

Here we go...



Same picture as last year, so will you please all shut up about it now.

Exactley what I tried to say about a few pages back, :L +1

[mx_tifoso]

More than a page of discussion about a generic silhouette!

[jordangp]

Exactley what I tried to say about a few pages back, :L +1

Same here! +1 Surely you guys remembered this? There is no story or anything to get from this picture. it won't necessarily have U-pods or a very low nose. It's just a CGI sheet.

[thestig184]

Least some of you have seen sense on that marketing photoshop! Very disappointing chat on here going by the usual very high standards.

Hopefully Ive got slightly more accurate speculation. Asked my source if the Ferrari artist impression reminded him of anything. Said its hard to tell, tub is still in bits (not under a sheet !) reaffirmed the intakes look fairly straight forward rectangle. INTAKES not side pods, dont know about them.
Front wing looked same (as we know likely to launch with last years so no surprise) Also the nose looked similar to last years. This again could be last years but I for one and hoping it isnt and thus no Caterham-esk nose [-o< !!!!!

(Not first post, Im usually the stig84. Just currently have a username issue)

[FrukostScones]

Least some of you have seen sense on that marketing photoshop! Very disappointing chat on here going by the usual very high standards.

Hopefully Ive got slightly more accurate speculation. Asked my source if the Ferrari artist impression reminded him of anything. Said its hard to tell, tub is still in bits (not under a sheet !) reaffirmed the intakes look fairly straight forward rectangle. INTAKES not side pods, dont know about them.
Front wing looked same (as we know likely to launch with last years so no surprise) Also the nose looked similar to last years. This again could be last years but I for one and hoping it isnt and thus no Caterham-esk nose [-o< !!!!!

(Not first post, Im usually the stig84. Just currently have a username issue)

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So the question is, is it a vertical or a horizontal rectangle? I f the latter, then high or low?

[ianwit]

It's just a bit of fun, stop being so pompous. Anyway, McLaren fans have to be patient, unlike those from Caterham and Ferrari who seem to have a few security issues

[horse]

It looks quite sexy with that sheet on though, huh? Like a stunning leading lady about to be stripped naked for all the world to see. Mmmmm.

(I well expect this post not to survive the night)

[thestig184]

It's just a bit of fun, stop being so pompous. Anyway, McLaren fans have to be patient, unlike those from Caterham and Ferrari who seem to have a few security issues

Pompous hey, Sorry didnt realise it was fun. Lots sounded quite serious a few pages back. Im away on limited internet and was just disappointed to go though pages looking at that picture. *edit Caterham doesnt have security issues. They launched the car in a magazine and as people know they often turn up a day early. Ferrari may not either, we have yet to see how accurate those tips are.

FrukostScones. Good question, didnt think to ask that the orientation. your guess is as good as mine

[jordangp]

F1 Racing magazines are delivered to subscribers on the same day as delivered to the shops, which is the day before they go on the shelves. i thought Caterham would have been aware of that.

[Marco Alves]

More than a page of discussion about a generic silhouette!

Sorry, my fault, was the enthusiasm...

[PlatinumZealot]

Least some of you have seen sense on that marketing photoshop! Very disappointing chat on here going by the usual very high standards.

Hopefully Ive got slightly more accurate speculation. Asked my source if the Ferrari artist impression reminded him of anything. Said its hard to tell, tub is still in bits (not under a sheet !) reaffirmed the intakes look fairly straight forward rectangle. INTAKES not side pods, dont know about them.
Front wing looked same (as we know likely to launch with last years so no surprise) Also the nose looked similar to last years. This again could be last years but I for one and hoping it isnt and thus no Caterham-esk nose [-o< !!!!!

(Not first post, Im usually the stig84. Just currently have a username issue)

That's not what my link on the inside said!

The tub is fully assembled.

They attached the wings yesterday.

[astracrazy]

and i'm sure the mclaren twitter guy said he walked past the tub the other day and it looked good, can't wait to see the full car on the 1st - something along them lines. Or am i dreaming coz now i can't find it! lol

[shelly]

Least some of you have seen sense on that marketing photoshop! Very disappointing chat on here going by the usual very high standards.

Hopefully Ive got slightly more accurate speculation. Asked my source if the Ferrari artist impression reminded him of anything. Said its hard to tell, tub is still in bits (not under a sheet !) reaffirmed the intakes look fairly straight forward rectangle. INTAKES not side pods, dont know about them.
Front wing looked same (as we know likely to launch with last years so no surprise) Also the nose looked similar to last years. This again could be last years but I for one and hoping it isnt and thus no Caterham-esk nose [-o< !!!!!

(Not first post, Im usually the stig84. Just currently have a username issue)

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So the question is, is it a vertical or a horizontal rectangle? I f the latter, then high or low?

Also: if ti is vertical, is it on the outside or on the ineside?

[beelsebob]

Least some of you have seen sense on that marketing photoshop! Very disappointing chat on here going by the usual very high standards.

Hopefully Ive got slightly more accurate speculation. Asked my source if the Ferrari artist impression reminded him of anything. Said its hard to tell, tub is still in bits (not under a sheet !) reaffirmed the intakes look fairly straight forward rectangle. INTAKES not side pods, dont know about them.
Front wing looked same (as we know likely to launch with last years so no surprise) Also the nose looked similar to last years. This again could be last years but I for one and hoping it isnt and thus no Caterham-esk nose [-o< !!!!!

(Not first post, Im usually the stig84. Just currently have a username issue)

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So the question is, is it a vertical or a horizontal rectangle? I f the latter, then high or low?

Also: if ti is vertical, is it on the outside or on the ineside?

Or is it diagonal?