Wednesday 1st December 2010

McLaren MP4-12C To Star At Autosport/PH Show

Plus: Ron Dennis gets his private collection out for the fans

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See the fabulous MP4-12C...

The new MP4-12C supercar will be one of the stars at the Autosport International show in January, backed up by a phalanx of McLaren's racers from the firm's private heritage collection.

The 12C goes on sale next spring but McLaren's successful road car heritage dates back to 1993, when the ground-breaking 627bhp McLaren F1 road car was launched - and one of just 19 McLaren F1 GTRs will also be part of what promises to be an amazing display.

"McLaren is proud to be part of this great event, celebrating all that is best about British motor racing and car manufacturing. Visitors will see a truly exclusive exhibit: the display will be a testament to our heritage in building road and race cars that define their era," says Ron Dennis in a press release, and judging by the list of cars that have been promised he's not joking:

...and its innovative chassis

"In addition to the McLaren road cars, fans and show visitors will have the chance to see historic F1 cars, including Ayrton Senna's MP4/4, the race car that brought the first World Championship title to the legendary pilot on the eve of F1's cherished turbocharged era. Often labelled the most successful F1 car in history, the MP4/4 is a dream car of many, including Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who recently had the chance to drive it on popular motoring programme Top Gear." (Eh? Never heard of it... Ed.)

The full list of confirmed cars from McLaren is enough to set any F1 enthusiast's taste-buds tingling:

As well as the stunning McLaren feature, show visitors will be able to drool over a selection of performance cars as part of PistonHeads: The Performance Car Show (yes, that's us!), and cars from a wide range of popular motor racing series, including Formula One.

Fans will also have the opportunity to see well-known drivers, celebrities and racing personalities, including long-time F1 commentator Murray Walker, as well as current F1 pundit and former McLaren driver Martin Brundle.

Racing and stunts will provide entertainment in the Fifth Gear Live Action Arena, hosted by TV presenter, current British Touring Car Drivers' Championship leader, and PistonHeads custard test contender (well played sir!) Jason Plato.

Tickets for Autosport International 2011 are on sale now, and include a reserved seat in the Fifth Gear Live Action Arena with every public show ticket.

See here for more information

[GingerWizard]

access denied????

[CampDavid]

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

[sirtyro]

Looks good! Looking forward to seeing the 12c on TopGear!

[ctallchris]

Love the biplane

[Gizmo!]

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

That'd be the definition of "hilarious" that goes "pointless, sad and asking for a slap" then?


I think I may have to turn up this year. Ron's got a few nice motors...

[CampDavid]

Gizmo! said:

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

That'd be the definition of "hilarious" that goes "pointless, sad and asking for a slap" then?


I think I may have to turn up this year. Ron's got a few nice motors...

Mark lemar has a lot to answer for

[legalknievel]

Looking forward to seeing the new road car. Carbon tub for 150k could be a bit of a game changer..

[legalknievel]

Looking forward to seeing the new road car. Carbon tub for 150k could be a bit of a game changer..

[will261058]

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

Victor Mature

[will261058]

will261058 said:

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

Victor Mature

Why dont you give "Just not saying" a go instead of talking utter pish!

[Fergie87]

With risk of sounding stupid i don't get this custard thing can someone please explain it to me.

[leon9191]

Does anyone know what year the bottom most F1 car pictured above was run in? Its an interesting looking thing but I cant remmeber it.

[dase1ats]

leon9191 said:

Does anyone know what year the bottom most F1 car pictured above was run in? Its an interesting looking thing but I cant remmeber it.

Last years' I think
*awaits correction*

[whythem]

I missed Plato's custard test? Link please!

[CampDavid]

dase1ats said:

leon9191 said:

Does anyone know what year the bottom most F1 car pictured above was run in? Its an interesting looking thing but I cant remmeber it.

Last years' I think
*awaits correction*

2008 I think, grooved tyres and all that

Plato thread is here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

In summary the first post is "I met JP, he's a knob" then lots of posts defending/deriding JP. On page 8 JP comes in, slates the OP, does custard test then the rest of the thread is pretty much fellatio.

[CampDavid]

will261058 said:

will261058 said:

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

Victor Mature

Why dont you give "Just not saying" a go instead of talking utter pish!

Two insults. Neither funny 2/10. Give up

[dafeller]

I thought the MP4/4 was turbocharged-Honda powered.

[jellison]

they should fire the M8 up on the stand - but in these days of HSE bks.........!

[Snoggledog]

I'm tempted to go, just to see the M8.

[will261058]

CampDavid said:

will261058 said:

will261058 said:

CampDavid said:

It be hilarious if people chucked saches of Bird's custard at Plato on the live action stage.

Just saying

Victor Mature

Why dont you give "Just not saying" a go instead of talking utter pish!

Two insults. Neither funny 2/10. Give up

Im not trying to be funny but you obviously were and in doing so inadvertently gave away your IQ! Why not take your infantile comments, and yourself, elsewhere!