End of an Era - The Last Analog Supercar

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 08/04/2020 at 14:06 • Filed to: None

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NA V12 that revs to 12k + manual transmission.

2,173 lbs.

Central driving position + 2.

And fan-assisted aero for the lulz.

Thank you, Gordon.

Photo: Gordon Murray Automotive

Photo: Gordon Murray Automotive

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WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 14:17

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I doubt I’ll ever  see one in person. Sad.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 14:26

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I was just watching this! It’s nuts

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI 08/04/2020 at 14:27

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Maybe Leno will buy one, and hopefully his collection will be turned into a huge museum at some point.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 14:27

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Here’s hoping.

chaozbandit > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 08/04/2020 at 14:40

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Lots of fun contrast against the F1. Infotainment off your phone is certainly a welcome change over a 10 disc cd changer.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > chaozbandit 08/04/2020 at 14:42

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This is what he wanted to build back then, so this is really the McLaren F1 he had in mind but couldn’t do it before. I wonder if Jay has one reserved. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 08/04/2020 at 14:52

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I’m listening to Harry Metcalfe’s conversation with him right now.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 14:54

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I listened to it, absolutely heart warming! I need to listen to all the other ones now.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 08/04/2020 at 15:00

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You can just tell these are two guys that get it.

So fun to hear Gordon explaining every little technical/engineering/design detail. You can just hear the pride in his voice. His life’s work.

nermal > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 15:12

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It’s extremely technically impressive. It’s also tiny, about the same footprint as a 2 door Jeep but much, much shorter.

Most likely they are sold out already. This will only encourage other manufacturers to build their own version, which is a good thing. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal 08/04/2020 at 15:15

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“ the majority of the total 100 were sold before the car existed in anything other than sketch form ”

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal 08/04/2020 at 15:18

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I don’t know if other makers will even try to do anything close to matching this, likely because they just can’t (or don’t have the will).

Takes a singularly focused individual to deliver a product like this.

It’s mechanical art.

Future next gen S2000 owner > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 15:47

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I’d love to be that rich. Everyone knows they will appreciate like crazy.

nermal > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 15:53

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Everybody has a different definition of success, that right there is definitely a life goal though. All of the press and interviews are being done not because they need to be done to sell stuff , but rather as a celebration of what was achieved in building something special .

I hope others follow with the same philosophy . Preferably with something that is a smidgen more affordable.   

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal 08/04/2020 at 16:05

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Unfortunately, (near) perfection is very expensive.

I’m hopeful that the Lotus superdupercar sells out and clears the path for a new Elise/Exige here in the States.

I might have to own a Caterham or Ariel some day...

Nauraushaun > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/04/2020 at 22:57

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Just quietly. I’m sick of the “end of an era” thing. People have been saying it for a decade. Remember when the V12 Vantage was the last analog supercar?

Yes yes things are changing. But not every  car can be the last one.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nauraushaun 08/04/2020 at 23:42

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Haha - point taken.

When the next NA V-12 manual drops, you can  call me on it. =)

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/05/2020 at 00:39

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Not sure why more isn’t made of the gull-wing engine and storage lids.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 08/05/2020 at 09:50

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So cool.