Why the Falcon F7 is (probably) crap.

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 03/19/2014 at 11:30 • Filed to: Falcon, F7, Corvette, Z06, Lamborghini, Ferrari, 458, 650s, Mclaren, Spyker, C8, Viper

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Supercar makers come and go … and I'm not convinced Falcon isn't going to go .

The exterior is questionable to say the least. Look at the horizon line across the front fender/door/rear fender and how the reflection breaks at each panel gap. In my opinion it looks unrefined and unfinished.

The interior is worlds better than their earlier prototypes, but still not great. People complain about Mercedes, BMW, Mazda, etc. "just putting iPads on the dash". Well Falcon has literally put an iPad in the dash. It has a very early Diablo feel to it with the looking-over-the-steering-wheel gauges.

My honest question is will this car do anything better than the new Z06? Both are 'Merican, both use V8's (the F7 uses a LS7 hoped up to 620hp) and the vette even has a few more horses. Yea its heavier, but its electronics will help.

But the biggest problem with the F7 has to be its QUARTER MILLION DOLLAR price tag. With that price comes real competition, and quite frankly I don't think it can't compete. The Lambo looks better, the Ferrari will drive better & the Mclaren will undoubtedly be faster (they all might be). But the point is they each have a reason to choose them over the others.

I understand Falcon is a small start up and doesn't have capital like the big boys. But then you get reminded that companies like Spyker exist. With the C8 Aileron, Spyker is compelling buyers with their different (but still good) exterior and gorgeous interior.

So what would compel someone to buy a F7? Even if you just wanted a brash American car with back to basics driving dynamics, the Viper exists. But since sales are all ready slumping on the Viper I think its safe to assume wealthy people don't like parting with their money for something crude.

TL;DR: If the Falcon F7 isn't a track car god …..

Post inspired by: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Milky 03/19/2014 at 08:35

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To be honest, it looks like it came out of Saints Row.

Party-vi > Milky 03/19/2014 at 08:38

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The fuck is all this?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Milky 03/19/2014 at 08:44

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C6 interiors being the worst in the business... I'm not so sure. It's literally half the price of anything that can run with it. People need to manage their expectations. And before you go "well the ZR1 cost 100k", remember that it can outgun cars in the 400-500k range. So 1/4th the price if not 1/5th.

daender > Milky 03/19/2014 at 08:52

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Fuck the interior, it's got a gated shifter!

I love you but I've chosen hooning! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/19/2014 at 09:09

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I think nobody is doubting the performance capabilities of the ZR1, but the interior does look cheap. Same with some Ferraris, gorgeous cars, nice on the track but there is often some shoddy workmanship involved.

case-sensitive > daender 03/19/2014 at 09:11

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damnit! you beat me to it.

Milky > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 03/19/2014 at 09:13

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Yupp …. they could of at least consulted a designer.

Milky > Party-vi 03/19/2014 at 09:13

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A Iphone … and well …. I have no fucking idea.

Milky > daender 03/19/2014 at 09:15

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Okay … I guess it has one redeeming factor.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 03/19/2014 at 09:25

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Its basically a car you want to love...but can't.

Milky > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/19/2014 at 09:44

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Yea its half the price of it competitors and it preforms phenomenally. But the new Viper and Vette prove you can be considerably cheaper & still have a nice interior. The C6 had the interior of a 20k car, really it did. Horrible plastics everywhere and the steering wheel from a cobalt.

Milky > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/19/2014 at 09:53

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I don't even want to like it, its makes my insides hurt. This is Merica dammit, and while some of our cars may be shitty, we at least do fast and cheap well. The F7 does not.

1337HPMustang > Milky 03/19/2014 at 10:16

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You little bugger. You didn't even link my post to which this is a response.
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/from-the-back-…
Also way to go and post the most unflattering pic you could find, the fact it looks like this from the back

and you have the gall to call it ugly goes to show you don't know what you're talking about.

Milky > 1337HPMustang 03/19/2014 at 10:27

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Haha, why wouldn't I use a unflattering photo? I'm clearly trying to bias responses towards my side :). But yea sorry, I should linked your post.

But, and I'm totally going to be that guy now … I'm studying transportation design, so I do think I know what I'm talking about. My roommate in auto design & other oppos also agreed with me, so there is that too.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 03/19/2014 at 11:14

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first off, this is America. That Merica crap pisses me off.

Second, it should be a better car lol, i happen to like its overly cheesey super car exterior though.

1337HPMustang > Milky 03/19/2014 at 11:22

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the first lamborghini looked like crap too. Just look at that sad looking car, it's hideous. And yes the interior was spartan and padded too with not much to it. So I hope that if you ever become successful and decide to build your dream car and want to share it, someone like you comes along and gives it no merit for what it is.

Also your friend in auto design isn't a very good student if he doesn't understand the R&D that goes into making a car from the ground up and the associated costs. My guess is Falcon motorsports has one guy doing the job of a team in most areas of the car. If you're not willing to support home grown supercars, then I'll just have to be twice as enthusiastic about the F7.

Milky > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 03/19/2014 at 11:40

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Lol … I, and I'm hoping everyone else says "Merica" tongue-in-cheek.

Milky > 1337HPMustang 03/19/2014 at 12:00

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You keep making good points, and I want to think the same way. But then I think about Spyker again and I just can't. Sorry but I'm a hater.

Also its worth noting that I'm interning at a scooter company bringing my design to production. I bring this up because the company is literally 9 people big, and one of them is a design intern ….. Falcon could have done this.

P.S. I'm going to upload the design to oppo as soon they release it. Now aren't you glad that my judgement day will be coming soon.

1337HPMustang > Milky 03/19/2014 at 12:15

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found pictures of the spyker first car and it made me lol. Thought I'd share

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > 1337HPMustang 03/19/2014 at 13:50

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Yep.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Milky 03/19/2014 at 13:51

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It's a midship Corvette. It looks better than the C7, and that's saying something. No, it's not an opinion.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 03/19/2014 at 14:31

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I know you are... just bugs me is all

Milky > 1337HPMustang 03/19/2014 at 18:26

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Holy damn that is terrible.

BUT according to the wiki , that was just a prototype and the C8 was the first car they sold.

So ha! My point still stands.

1337HPMustang > Milky 03/20/2014 at 15:47

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meh, still not that great. Here's a pic of some of Koenigsegg's first cars, also made me lol. The front tires on the white one look like they're sticking out past the body for pete sake. And the other two are the definition of "looks like a kit car". Actually I'm going to post a rebuttal to your rebuttal so that people see, for a first attempt, the Falcon F7 is more than decent.

carguy71 > Milky 03/22/2014 at 10:02

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I get so annoyed by big bold headlines that are nothing more than hot air.

I think the biggest problem with this topic is the authors lack of credibility. From what I've read so far a supposed design school is the pinnacle of expertise on the subject. There is no evidence this person has never driven the car, never sat in it, or even seen it in person yet states his case as factual. Anyone with a keyboard....
The author is going to show a design concept to show how good his talent is? No, no, no. Show us a running driving car that had to have engineering and packaging figured in to great performance and let's see how that changes the end design. Tell us about how the F7 was driven down the road and the performace and road manners were completely disappointing. Tell us about all of the encounters with other people while it was in possession that proclaimed how ugly the car was to back up the opinion of terrible design. Show us the vast amount of experience and street/track time in other exotics like a lambo, pagani, Ferrari, etc. that will legitimize comparison.
The Falcon F7 is crap? Until a reputable media source has tested and examined it to say so this car will certainly get the benefit of the doubt from me. It's quite bold and a hell of a start from an independent. So many companies try to do this and don't make it as far as they have so my instinct is something special is going on here. The only real "crap" or bs I detect is the authors merit.

carguy71 > 1337HPMustang 03/22/2014 at 10:31

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I get so annoyed by big bold headlines that are nothing more than hot air.

I think the biggest problem with this topic is the authors lack of credibility. From what I've read so far a supposed design school is the pinnacle of expertise on the subject. There is no evidence this person has never driven the car, never sat in it, or even seen it in person yet states his case as factual. Anyone with a keyboard....
The author is going to show a design concept to show how good his talent is? No, no, no. Show us a running driving car that had to have engineering and packaging figured in to great performance and let's see how that changes the end design. Tell us about how the F7 was driven down the road and the performace and road manners were completely disappointing. Tell us about all of the encounters with other people while it was in possession that proclaimed how ugly the car was to back up the opinion of terrible design. Show us the vast amount of experience and street/track time in other exotics like a lambo, pagani, Ferrari, etc. that will legitimize comparison.
The Falcon F7 is crap? Until a reputable media source has tested and examined it to say so this car will certainly get the benefit of the doubt from me. It's quite bold and a hell of a start from an independent. So many companies try to do this and don't make it as far as they have so my instinct is something special is going on here. The only real "crap" or bs I detect is the authors merit.
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carguy71 > Milky 03/22/2014 at 10:48

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I get so annoyed by big bold headlines that are nothing more than hot air.

I think the biggest problem with this topic is the authors lack of credibility. From what I've read so far a supposed design school is the pinnacle of expertise on the subject. There is no evidence this person has never driven the car, never sat in it, or even seen it in person yet states his case as factual. Anyone with a keyboard....
The author is going to show a design concept to show how good his talent is? No, no, no. Show us a running driving car that had to have engineering and packaging figured in to great performance and let's see how that changes the end design. Tell us about how the F7 was driven down the road and the performace and road manners were completely disappointing. Tell us about all of the encounters with other people while it was in possession that proclaimed how ugly the car was to back up the opinion of terrible design. Show us the vast amount of experience and street/track time in other exotics like a lambo, pagani, Ferrari, etc. that will legitimize comparison.
The Falcon F7 is crap? Until a reputable media source has tested and examined it to say so this car will certainly get the benefit of the doubt from me. It's quite bold and a hell of a start from an independent. So many companies try to do this and don't make it as far as they have so my instinct is something special is going on here. The only real "crap" or bs I detect is the authors merit.
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John Quillen > carguy71 04/18/2014 at 07:19

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Hmm. The black one in the video is no longer a car... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d…

whatgoesaroundcomesaround > Milky 04/21/2014 at 11:57

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The guy who makes this car is a total douchebag who betrayed his friend by stealing his wife, Not to mention he was already married and cheated on her also.

I hope Jeff lemke gets what's coming to him. Pay back is a beth...I mean bitch :)

Milky > whatgoesaroundcomesaround 04/21/2014 at 12:04

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Ha, wel I don't feel bad for shit talking his car then.

justsayingfamilyfirst > Milky 04/23/2014 at 20:54

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good for u jeff for going after ur dreams but do not forget the people who help build your life

k0binator > 1337HPMustang 05/20/2014 at 11:01

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the koenigsegg cc8s outperforms the falcon f7, and it released more than a decade ago.

and for a true example of what you can accomplish in a first car, one only need look at the pagani zonda.

Milky > carguy71 08/26/2014 at 09:34

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I don't know how I didn't see your comment until now but I feel like I should clarify for you about Oppo.

99% of the people on Oppositelock with author approval are NOT auto journalists, this is a sub-blog of Jalopnik. They do all of the professional pieces and Oppo does stupid mostly comical opinion pieces.

So no, I don't have any credibility, but then again I don't need it. Over two thousand people clicked on this page and hopefully they were entertained. Secondly my post was in response to another Oppo post about the F7, so if you want to see the Falcon F7 being talked about positively go here:

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/my-new-favorit…

KAT5385 > 1337HPMustang 10/13/2014 at 21:14

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looks like a Prius Kit Kar

Lucas Elliott > whatgoesaroundcomesaround 11/08/2014 at 22:57

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Fucking liar that is my friends dad quit calling it shit the outside is sweet the interior might look shitty but have you acctually drove the car

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 1337HPMustang 12/08/2014 at 22:45

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the first Lamborghini did NOT look like crap. You take that back.

1337HPMustang > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/09/2014 at 00:10

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YThat car honestly looks like it was struck with an ugly sick, fell over and got driven over by the ugly bus. Then on its way to the hospital the ugly ambulance careened into oncoming traffic and exploded when an ugly semi hit it head on. But it's from the 60s and its got a v12 so it's not like I'd ever say no to driving or owning one. Lotsa cool cars look like crap.

Also how did you find this post by milky? Did you google search falcon f7?

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/02/2015 at 00:06

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Ooohhh... A scooter designer. I bet the ladies are lining up.

Milky > JohnnyRobot 01/02/2015 at 00:58

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Welcome to oppo!! Where the internet points don't matter and everything is made up.

But uhh yea, life aint bad. I normally just say designer , I'm sure that helps.

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/03/2015 at 03:06

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Okay, so based on the content of your post; you think the Falcon F7 is ugly, and not worth the money. Why not change the title of your post to "Why I think the Falcon F7 is ugly and not worth the money"

To make a bold and inflammatory statement such as "Why the Falcon F7 is crap" is just inaccurate. The Falcon F7 is not crap. Crap is poop. The Falcon F7 is not poop.

It actually is an impressive machine that a lot of people have put a lot of time and hard work into. You might not like the way it looks. You may not like how it compares with the other cars that it's up against, why feel so bold as to call it crap.

I'm willing to bet that if someone offered you an F7 free and clear you'd take it. I'm also willing to bet that if someone offered you an actual piece of feces free and clear, you'd tell them to get lost.

Think about the things you post and the way you post them. Peoples livelihoods may be at risk.

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/03/2015 at 03:20

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One more thing... Fast and Cheap? Maybe that's why American ca

Milky > JohnnyRobot 01/03/2015 at 11:17

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First off, why did you reply 3 separate times?

Second: because you're clearly only on this site for this one post, Oppo is a sub blog of Jalopnik. Oppo has THOUSANDS of authors. If you want to see the F7 being talked about positively go here:

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/my-new-favorit…

Third: No ones livelihood should be at risk because one person said one negative thing on the fucking internet ... Its the internet.

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/03/2015 at 11:58

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You should change the title of your post though. It's not accurate and it's first page Google when you search the F7

I don't know why I care so much about changing your mind on this. If you're in the Detroit area, I might be able to schedule you a test drive. Maybe give you a new perspective.

BTW, that interior shot you posted isn't up to date. I don't even think that was ever production.

Milky > JohnnyRobot 01/05/2015 at 14:44

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Post is edited because honestly my writing was crap and I didn't know about the interior.

Sincerely though get this thing more press, there is no way this post should be on the first page of google (I'm assuming you work there based off the test drive statement).

Saracen > carguy71 01/05/2015 at 15:20

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Cites authors lack of credibility.

Using a burner account.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JohnnyRobot 01/05/2015 at 16:03

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I'm in the Detroit Metro area - I'll take Milky's test drive if he doesn't want it! I think it's beautiful!

1337HPMustang > Milky 01/05/2015 at 16:29

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I really like how you changed up the article there, milky. Much more impartial. Can't say I even disagree with it

Milky > 1337HPMustang 01/05/2015 at 16:48

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Yea my writing before was kinda crap (not saying its perfect now) …. welp, better late then never.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Milky 01/08/2015 at 10:03

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That looks safe in a crash.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Milky 01/08/2015 at 10:03

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Extra shiny interiors are pleasant to drive on sunny days.

JohnnyRobot > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2015 at 23:51

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I'll see what I can do Montego. Current weather isn't ideal for high power RWD

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/15/2015 at 00:16

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I appreciate the re-write (Although, I would've preferred a more fair title. Free speech. I know. I get it.)

Yes. I do work for Falcon Motorsports. We have a lot (A lot) of good press. Credible institutions with good things to say. It's unfortunate that this page is in the first 5 ranking of Google search results. Especially now, during the Auto Show.

We've made a lot of improvements to the Falcon since this article was published. We're working hard every day to make this vehicle even better. As a matter of fact, we just finished an 1,100hp model. 2800lbs, 1100Hp

Our reputation is one of the few things that helps keep our doors open. Keeping the assembly floor busy is hard enough as it is.

Offer still stands.

JohnnyRobot > Milky 01/15/2015 at 00:24

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Sorry to reply again... Pricing starts at $139,000

Also: http://www.johnny-robot.com/falcon-f7-amer…

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JohnnyRobot 01/15/2015 at 09:47

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Thanks man!

Sounds awesome! And no the weather is not quite where it should be, that's why the Montego is nestled into the garage for the year.

In all fairness - you can drive the Montego in return haha

FLYONWALL9 > Milky 03/14/2015 at 04:47

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Sorry, I am late to the party. This was just on "How It's Made, Dream Cars'' a RERUN, I'm guessing

It seemed as if it had 'good bones' but wow after the tub was built it went to shit. If you wanted the look of a supercar with a mid engine you could do soooo much better. At minimum one would expect it to be least as good as the Noble. I get the concept, but WOW what a poor result. Sure it doesn't cost what the other Merican supercar mashup cost with the Saleen S7, with its front end reminiscent of a McLaren F1, and the rear somewhat of several 'long tail' cars; my eyes see NSX.

Anyway, I suppose my point is if you are going to take styling cues (if you can call it that, because this car is a mess) from so many different cars, and cost what this thing cost. Give us an exotic engine, something with a flat plane crank. Or hell, go WAY outside the box and give it a direct injected diesel.

Hell, I would rather buy/build a Superlite SLC if I wanted a car that used off the shelf parts, something that looked the part and likely end up with a better car.

Shiftright > daender 03/20/2015 at 01:16

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Looks like the gate is coming off. What gives?

FirePlug > JohnnyRobot 03/21/2015 at 00:18

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Remember the Tucker? Fine car . . .bad press ! ! It can make a difference.

pjhusa > Milky 08/03/2015 at 22:56

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Ya sure it’s not vaporware?

pjhusa > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 08/03/2015 at 22:57

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Who the frig designs these?! Ugly as heck!

Milky > pjhusa 08/03/2015 at 23:22

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Don’t actually know if they sold any. I’ve only seen 1 at the Detroit auto show and 1 at the woodward dream cruise.

pjhusa > Milky 08/03/2015 at 23:24

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Maybe they were the same car.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > pjhusa 08/03/2015 at 23:39

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Note: this is also a game that has Asanti and Lexani wheels featured in game. Quite a few cars look like they spent a night at a PepBoys/AutoZone parking lot.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > whatgoesaroundcomesaround 08/04/2015 at 00:39

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Sounds like the perfect person to design a car for the next generation of douchebags, then.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Party-vi 08/22/2015 at 21:04

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It’s about 20 bucks of stuff from Ross (the dock), Ace Hardware (the sheet metal and a bunch of toggles without labels, like you know already) and a screw shop.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 1337HPMustang 08/22/2015 at 22:59

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“ the first lamborghini looked like crap too” You take that back!!

46and2aheadofme > Milky 08/23/2015 at 00:11

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Best typo I’ve seen in a while. From now on I’m saying “hoped up” to X horsepower instead of “hopped up”.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > whatgoesaroundcomesaround 08/23/2015 at 00:28

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Oh boy here we go.

armandthegreat > Milky 08/23/2015 at 00:44

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You make an American supercar you judgmental and cynical dick. I think its a really cool looking car, I dig the interior layout, and applaud the team putting the effort into making a dream a reality.

Sneaky Pete > 1337HPMustang 08/23/2015 at 02:02

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From that angle, it just looks less ugly.

Saf1 > 1337HPMustang 08/23/2015 at 02:40

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like the F7, the 350GT looks better from the back too! But I like the way the F7 looks from the front, those deepset wheels suit it, panels not lined up not such an issue at this stage. For me the best angle is the rear, they managed to make the 4 round taillights rear end look new and different

Milky > armandthegreat 08/23/2015 at 19:14

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Mdt1121 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 08/28/2015 at 23:40

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He addressed that. It’s fast but crude. For the money there are much higher quality design, more refined performance etc in the price range. For 100k most people way quality, not just fast. Like he said. A viper is extremely fast but won’t sell. Same with this garbage. It would be cool if my neighbor built a car like that, knowing he is not an automobile engineer or designer, but not a good product to establish a reputation on. He isn’t sure the company will sell enough units to survive

Nauraushaun > Milky 08/29/2015 at 01:14

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But then you get reminded that companies like Spyker exist

Spyker’s existence is questionable at the moment

anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq > Milky 08/29/2015 at 01:49

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GTA V anyone?

Milky > Nauraushaun 08/29/2015 at 14:20

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So is Falcon’s.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Milky 09/09/2015 at 06:38

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Oh god, this is horrid. Why are there so many gauges? Why do they get bigger at the point where you need to be able to see the road? What the hell were they thinking with this design?

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Milky 09/09/2015 at 06:39

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Not bad on the front end.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Milky 09/09/2015 at 06:39

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Why doesn't this match smoothly? Lazy.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Milky 09/09/2015 at 06:40

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Ok. What the hell is going on? Why does it look like a kit car gone wrong? I've seen Fierrari's that look better than this.

Tripper > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 09/30/2015 at 13:21

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Well said, every time I have seen it I think “that car looks so cool, or does it? Either way its probably poop”

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Milky 09/30/2015 at 13:29

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Car is made about 45 mins from me, and I’ve seen it at a few auto shows. Really cool looking in person, but who knows if it will ever get anywhere.

BobintheMtns > Saf1 09/30/2015 at 13:30

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Yes, the rear is *totally* new and different....

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Milky 09/30/2015 at 14:15

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The other great thing about looking at the Spyker C8’s interior is that it means you don’t have to look at the exterior.

Dave > Milky 09/30/2015 at 14:29

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How can you judge a car without even driving it? I agree on the interior but your whole article is based on what you think the F7 can a cannot do. Personally it seems like you have a personal vendetta against the owner of Falcon.

Dunnik > Milky 11/02/2015 at 02:16

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I get the feeling they’d have called it the FALCON F2000 if this was the 70s or 80s.

StingrayJake > Milky 11/02/2015 at 10:15

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Start at the front... it’s interesting. Not bad. Not great. But not bad.

Then work your way to the back and OH MY GOD WHAT IS THIS?

Seriously looks like a bad body kit for an extra long Camaro.

LongbowMkII > Milky 11/02/2015 at 10:37

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nom nom nom

Nauraushaun > Milky 11/05/2015 at 20:20

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But then you get reminded that companies like Spyker exist

The existence of Spyker is questionable at best

TheRealBicycleBuck > Milky 11/06/2015 at 15:55

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The biggest problem with this design is all the shiny stuff to create glare on the windshield.

RobertWich > Milky 02/11/2016 at 13:34

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I’d be hard pressed to say that Spyker’s exterior looks even close to as good as the Falcon’s. It looks like someone at Spyker made a modern version of a Honda Del Sol and stuck circles all over it. The Falcon’s is far more cut and aggressive, with body lines blending the iconic Ferrari 288 GTOs and Ford GTs into a modern, pissed off “I will eat your Porsche and feast on your soul” looks.

Props to the interior though, the Spyker a beautiful shifter and center console. However, the interior for the Falcon is good enough for me. With a dash layout I actually like (i hate looking through the steering wheel on my ‘98 Camaro) and minimal electronics that i will turn off most of the time anyway. I have a feeling most people who would look towards a Falcon F7 against the competition are people who truly love to drive their cars rather than just show them off and park them in a garage the rest of the time. that magnificent LS7 noise is more than enough to make up for their iPad in the center console.

I think this car will decimate the Mclaren, Lamborghini, and Ferrari in the corners, simply because it’s much lighter, far lower, has a suspension tuned by a Superlite SLC racer and packs a LOT more tire than any of them (275 front, 335 rear. the Huracan and 488 have only 245/305 tires and the Mclaren has 235/305s). the Z06 would be a closer match though, with it’s magnetic suspension and 285/335 tires of the same compound, but with 700 pounds of weight holding it back on track, i don’t think it would succeed.

The horsepower isn’t as astronomical as the competition, but 20-30 horsepower down isn’t much to worry about, especially when you are 200-400 pounds lighter than them and have more torque all around the power band. If you’re really that worried about the dick-measuring contest, then you can spend the extra cash for the 1100hp twin turbo option, which is more power than any of those manufacturer’s highest offerings and cheaper than them as well.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/fe…

the car is praised for it’s road feel and high levels of grip as well as its road compliance, which is not found as well-praised in the competition you’ve stacked it up against. that’s possibly because they’re more expected to, but this car is a very promising performance supercar.

RobertWich > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/14/2016 at 18:04

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Have Ferrari come out with the same design (minus the iPhone) and people will call it beautiful.

Have Toyota come out with with that design saying that their new user interface is an app in an iPhone which plugs right into their car, and the car charges the iPhone as it drives, people will call it ingenious.

have a small start-up company do the same and people think it’s a disaster.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Milky 04/15/2016 at 15:22

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Looks like an aquatic creature.

Milky > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/15/2016 at 15:25

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Oh god, its in the “popular” on oppo section. More comments inbound.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Milky 04/15/2016 at 15:41

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Does that mean that ForSweden looked at it?

Milky > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/15/2016 at 15:48

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ForSweden looks at everything.

Poovey Farms Racing > Milky 04/30/2016 at 09:27

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The development chassis is for sale now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-modif…

1279tnk23yar > armandthegreat 01/07/2017 at 22:15

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I agree. There is a huge difference between the Z06 and Falcon F7. The F7 is handcrafted, the Z06 is not. The Corvette is still a great car (i have a Corvette Grand Sport), but there is a huge difference between a mass produced car and a handcrafted one. With the latter, you are paying for the labor that goes into building this car. I also think this car looks much better than the Lamborghini and Ferrari.

Erich > Milky 01/08/2017 at 04:39

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I’ll start with the vette! On performance, I’ll talk in flat out speed and ecceleration! The vette is quite a bit off but at less then half price (80-90k) it’s ur best statement! The lambo looks better?? Really? I feel the same way as most true car enthusiasts, today’s lambos dry toast styling and tamed driving experience is a far cry from the lambos we all came to love! They have been down hill since the Diablo! The wild bull got tamed! With the emptiness of the million $ Aventador, lambo styling is just blah! They’re scare to be edgy n innovative! The days of the countache are gone! The Ferrari has better looks and next to the F7 still looks good!! Though I still choose the F7 on looks! Performance wise, there all pretty close with a little edge goin to the Falcon! All 3 are very close in price new! Yeah the Italians have all the computer crap but I’ve seen them on the road! If you know anything about car prices then you know that exclusivity wins out over electronic crap any day! There are dodges n fords from the 60s that cost more due to rarity! That brings up ur Stryker! Strikers existance is questionable to start! U need to take ur beer goggles off man! The Stryker is the ugliest exotic I can think of! And “gorgeous interior”??? Huh? U must like mini coopers! Because that’s the last place I saw those bathroom light style switches on that dash that looks like it came outa the 70s! 78 firebird to be specific! U want a gorgeous interior, you shoulda said Pagani Zonda or something!! Now the Mclaren 650s u pictured! It might outrun the F7! I emphasize might because I looked up the specs and it’s an almost mirror image! So close that only a full mile drag race could decide! But concidering I just saw a show on the Falcon and the horse power rating was 1,100 thanks to the edition of turbos... Pretty sure the falcon wins! I’m not tryin to bash any of these cars, except maybe the C8 (that thing is hideous) in refinement, quality, drive ability & finish, the top 3 probably win! But if I had a choice of one to take for the weekend and rip around a roudcourse, and/or cruise some mountain roads! I’de take the F7! If I had to pic one to buy though, if I had $250,000... Well, now that’s a really tough choice! One I couldn’t come to quickly! But in my opinion the Falcon is one hell of a sexy car! Beautifull lines, mid mounted serious American power, exclusivity in the F40, Aventador category! What else could u possibly look for in a super car??