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Clarkson on 458 VS McLaren


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O.K. all you 458 owners can now relax and breathe easy - in this month's Top Gear Magazine Clarkson sums up thus:

 

Let me put it this way. The Ferrari is a pair of stockings. The McLaren is a pair of tights. Scientifically and mathematically and practically, the McLaren is better. And yet somehow, it isn't.

 

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Steve Sutcliff of Autocar had a similar opinion. The 12 is a better and more dynamic car yet it lacks the passion of the 458. We'll see when we drive it soon.

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As of now, the 458 is better looking in my opinion, but the Mclaren will undoubtedly be better from a speed and mod standpoint

 

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Agree, as said in earlier posts. Look wise, the McLaren is not that special, and the backend - I still think looks like a japanese hatchback from the 90's. Performance wise, we will see. It sounds amazing on that front. Looks however, are subjective.. and I think it looks very bland. 458 looks way better IMHO.

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I love Clarkson and am an avid fan - but has he ever not liked a Ferrari he reviewed?

the 599 is the only one i can remember he didn't like, all others he calls them god mostly

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I'm hoping McLaren will release a GT3 version or allow customers to order an MP4 with the GT3 aero kit, as I think it looks much better than the standard MP4.

 

From a mod-perspective, the MP4 wins easily. I can't wait for the tuners to get their hands on the MP4s and turn the boost up.

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Id take a Chris Harris or a Tiff Needel review over Clownson.

 

:iamwithstupid:

 

Clarkson is a clueless fool as always. His opinion means fcuk-all.

 

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