"pauljones" (pauljones)
08/13/2013 at 11:23 • Filed to: XJ220, Supercars
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"pauljones" (pauljones)
08/13/2013 at 11:23 • Filed to: XJ220, Supercars | 2
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Think there's something prettier than its petite body, sensuous curves, and undeniable presence? Prove it. Show us what you think is prettier and tell us why.
Do note, however, that we are talking about production vehicles. Otherwise, I think the C-X75 would be in the running.
Xesty
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:33 |
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I prefer the Zonda (all variations) :) Mostly because it reminds me of the GT90 that sadly never was... (mostly just the exhaust...)
Don't question my irrational thinking. I like being irrational and illogical sometimes :p
ncasolowork2
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:34 |
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Honestly I find the car to be hideous. And yes I'm being serious. It reminds me of those hybrids with the rear wheels covered by bodypanels. Too many curves. Just like someone poured a blob of bodywork and let it take shape and said there. That's good enough.
Jagvar
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:34 |
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Can't argue with that. The XJ220 would be my pick, too.
Kate's Dirty Sister
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:35 |
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
I personally don't like the XJ220. Sure it's interesting, but beautiful ? nope.
Carrera GT for me.
desertdog5051
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:35 |
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Here Kitty!
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:39 |
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The Miura, did that form earlier and more gracefully. It just flows more naturally and it is better proportioned.
nataku83
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:40 |
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It's my favorite supercar. It's one of the last designs that wasn't too busy - it's not covered in vents, angles, winglets, leds, etc...
dinobot666
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:52 |
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Does it qualify for Supercar status with its lame V6 engine?
GTCL
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 11:53 |
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I wouldn't really call it a petite car, but it's definitely easy to look at. Here's one I actually saw in person. It was one of those moments when I was stopped in my tracks.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Xesty
08/13/2013 at 12:05 |
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The Zonda is an exercise in beautiful execution, the GT90 is a model study of melted kitchen appliances with wheels.
King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 12:10 |
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How many is required for production status?
Decay buys too many beaters
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 12:19 |
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2I'm honestly stuck between two for different reasons.
Obviously the XJ220, from a purely aesthetic perspective I adore it. In fact, this video is the first thing that really sparked my interest in cars
But honestly, taking all things into account, my vote for best looking supercar goes to the Mclaren P1
It could act as an object lesson in what happens if you let form follow function to the extreme. I believe that a supercar should absolutely be the best it can be, the thinking behind every part should be "will this make the vehicle faster". It is this purely functional aspect of the P1's styling that makes it staggeringly beautiful to me.
Goshen, formerly Darkcode
> dinobot666
08/13/2013 at 12:19 |
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Didn't know Group B engines were lame.
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dinobot666
> Goshen, formerly Darkcode
08/13/2013 at 13:47 |
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It a so-called Supercar they are. It was supposed to have a V-12!
McLarry
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 14:08 |
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I suppose it depends on your definition of 'supercar'... Some would argue the Aston Martin DBS is a supercar, others would disagree. Chances are everyone would agree it's better looking, though
dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 14:31 |
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Steve Saleen designed what's probably the best looking mid-engine car to date (I do love the Aventador though).
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Goshen, formerly Darkcode
> dinobot666
08/13/2013 at 15:12 |
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And instead it got a rally car engine, in an even higher state of tune, with way higher power-to-weight ratio than the concept.
Lime - Light
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/13/2013 at 15:23 |
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I wish I could heart-click this over and over.
johncalvinyoung
> pauljones
08/13/2013 at 15:26 |
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I'm totally in agreement. I'm not usually a huge fan of the sort of wide, rectangular body types imposed by racing requirements and supercar levels of performance, but the XJ220's design is exquisite. I love the story of its construction and unveiling, and how it upstaged Ferrari's latest at Birmingham. You missed the prettiest photos of an XJ220, though:
Although I'm extremely unlikely to ever own one, I'm just glad it exists. I wish Tata's ailments hadn't canned the CX-75—while I still prefer the XJ220's looks to the CX75, I have full faith Ian Callum would have made sure the production car be one to remember...
P.S. Crank & Piston's article on a couple days spent driving that beauty is nearly lyrical. Well worth a read.
http://www.crankandpiston.com/on-the-road/ja…
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johncalvinyoung
> Goshen, formerly Darkcode
08/13/2013 at 15:29 |
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Yeah. Although I love the idea of an insane V12 in that beautiful machine, just because, the Group B turbo V6 produced even more horsepower than the V12 originally specified, and that at a significant weight and fuel consumption savings (not that the latter should matter much with a car of this calibre). Anyone who says that lack of power was the problem with the XJ220 surely hasn't read about the experience of actually driving it—legitimately one of the most incredible cars of an incredible period re: performance, and it retains Jaguar's legendary sensibilities and a British eye to manners and the human element. It's even supposed to be comfortable to drive and well-appointed inside.
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> pauljones
08/14/2013 at 09:16 |
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Those hips don't lie.