2006 Team McLaren Mercedes F1 car

It's finally here! The new McLaren, what we've been waiting for.

For me, it's a brilliant looking car! Lot's of chrome and little bit of red. Notice the Johnnie Walker whisky brand on the side.

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"A lot of research and months of work have gone into creating this unique chrome finish," explained McLaren Marketing Managing Director Ekrem Sami. "We are always looking at innovative ways to allow our sponsor partners to differentiate their brands from the competition through their partnership with the team and this unique livery is designed to be extremely photogenic. Team McLaren Mercedes had the highest audited 'Share of TV Voice' in 2005 - and we hope that this new identity will contribute to us retaining that status."

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"I have only seen illustrations of the new livery until now but they do it no justice," said Kimi. "It looks fantastic and should create a bit of a stir when we drive it on tracks around the world. If we can make the car as fast as it looks then we will be in good shape."

"Wow," said Juan Pablo. "What a beautiful looking car. I have obviously been testing the MP4- 21 quite a bit already but seeing the car like this is something else."

All the cars look really nice this year, I just hope Renault doesn't win again.(Hate Flavio the sweater salesman) Go Kimi GO

damn i wanna drive 1 of those

Looks awesome.
If I had a choice, between driving that, or getting laid....Go figure

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Originally posted by alien645

I just hope Renault doesn't win again.(Hate Flavio the sweater salesman) Go Kimi GO

My thoughts exactly! *thumb up*

stunning car!

i work for an F1 team (won't disclose which one)but its one of the big boys. Mclaren's car looks stunning when u see it, with renault this year there car is very strong, the engine in it already produces the same amount of tourque and horse power as the V10 in this years V8 its one of the first engines. the other team that you will need to keep and eye on is the williams with the cosworth engine, altho not directly cosworth romours have it the it is already the highest revving engine by far and also producing the most horsepower.
this years season should be a very good one, and i am looking forward to it, hope you lot are as well!

Thanks Ascaris, it looks tasty thats for sure.

No problem watty. Glad to give autoholics something nice. I bet it looks great on track. Something different what we've used to see.

Nice one Ascaris!

Ha, I bet Alonso is thinking "Oh Fuck, what have I done?" since he heard that Adrian Newey and another two key guys are bailing out of his new team. Next years McLaren wont be as competative as this years, you can bet on that.

My prediction for McLaren in 06 - lots more engine blows, and both Kimi and Montoya leaving at the end of the season. Alonso is locked in for several years now!

To bad it leaked oil on the last test drive and some transmission problems.
But now its the time for it!!

Little facts from the new V8

The new Mercedes-Benz Formula One engine F0 108s
V8 cylinders
2.4 litres capacity
more than 19,000 rpm
more than 700hp
weight: 95kg
fuel: Mobil Unleaded
lubricants: Mobil 1 products

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Originally posted by Ascaris

Little facts from the new V8

The new Mercedes-Benz Formula One engine F0 108s
V8 cylinders
2.4 litres capacity
more than 19,000 rpm
more than 700hp
weight: 95kg
fuel: Mobil Unleaded
lubricants: Mobil 1 products

You missed out:

Life expectancy - 1 lap

Don't spread the devils cap'n. The season hasn't started yet, it's still time to develop.

Here are the HQ's of Kimi's new car, if somebody is interested.

I like that expression, we don't have it here. We say don't tempt fate. Fact is though, their engines are already blowing to bits on a regular basis and Kimi has said in public that he is not satisfied with the engine. Same-old from last year, and the other teams seem to have good reliability already. When will Mercedes build a reliable engine?....

I would love to see all those engine failures in the tests, because no one won't recieve any points from test days. If Mclaren's 3 first races end with engine failure, then I'll be worried.

Car looks great!
I really hope it stays great althrough the season and Kimi get hes titel!

My biggest wish too Walker. Cheers. (beer)

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Originally posted by Ascaris

I would love to see all those engine failures in the tests, because no one won't recieve any points from test days. If Mclaren's 3 first races end with engine failure, then I'll be worried.

Can't help with that, but if the car forum had a video section I could have uploaded a really funny vid of Coultard coming out the pits and crashing straight into a wall. All with Murray Walker in the background. Classic!

With Red Bull? Can't help with that, if he didn't had enough ENERGY.