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Nasher · 14 Jul 2018 at 20:34

More like a 1 series BMW which looks like a Mini

DAIR · 14 Jul 2018 at 20:34

The classics did look amazing. Loved each and every one of them.

One owner was kind enough to let me sit in his.... Left me wanting one !

matt100 · 16 Jul 2018 at 12:10

What's this obscuring my view of a Nissan?

Yaayuh! · 16 Jul 2018 at 12:13

matt100 said:
What's this obscuring my view of a Nissan?

Senna.

Dis86 · 16 Jul 2018 at 12:15

@matt100 it tells you on the back

Cleisthenes · 16 Jul 2018 at 12:24

Quite the spot on the road! Coming out of the FoS was it?

Diddums · 16 Jul 2018 at 13:43

I don't care how quick it is, that Senna really is one of the ugliest cars ever made. I can't help but wonder if someone lost a bet

matt100 · 16 Jul 2018 at 13:48

Dis86 said:
@matt100 it tells you on the back

Yes I'm aware of that I was having fun :rolleyes:

Cleisthenes said:
Quite the spot on the road! Coming out of the FoS was it?

Nope, last week on the M25 near Chertsey which is very close to their offices

Drollic · 16 Jul 2018 at 13:49

Diddums said:
I don't care how quick it is, that Senna really is one of the ugliest cars ever made. I can't help but wonder if someone lost a bet

Function over form seems to do that.

daz · 16 Jul 2018 at 13:55

It wouldn't look as bad without the giant wing. Looks better in the stealth/batmobile look though, rather than bright colours.

I know it's all about downforce-yo but can see why Enzo didn't like rear wings on cars.

Nasher · 16 Jul 2018 at 15:55

Not sure about function over form. Is that the most aerodynamic shape? All the ridges probably create a lot of drag

Joe T · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:01

Nasher said:
Not sure about function over form. Is that the most aerodynamic shape? All the ridges probably create a lot of drag

Suddenly you know more about aerodynamics, drag and downforce than McLaren engineers?

Nasher · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:37

Joe T said:
Suddenly you know more about aerodynamics, drag and downforce than McLaren engineers?

A lot of it is for looks and to fit a chosen style...

Simon · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:38

Nasher said:
A lot of it is for looks and to fit a chosen style...

Sure

MikeTheNative · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:38

My friend just sent me a picture of a KA pick up?

Diddums · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:50

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Nasher said:
A lot of it is for looks and to fit a chosen style...

I think the only element of style on this car is the colour. It was very clearly built to perform and let the engineering behind it dictate the shape.

Joe T · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:58

Nasher said:
A lot of it is for looks and to fit a chosen style...

You've not read much about the Senna have you?

Conscript · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:59

Diddums said:
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I think the only element of style on this car is the colour. It was very clearly built to perform and let the engineering behind it dictate the shape.

Agreed, although one design choice which baffles me is the glass in the doors...surely this just adds weight? I can see benefits in making the cabin feel less claustrophobic, but that strikes me as a choice of comfort or luxury over performance, which isn't what the car is about. Anyone know if there's a technical reason for them?

Diddums · 16 Jul 2018 at 17:06

Conscript said:
Agreed, although one design choice which baffles me is the glass in the doors...surely this just adds weight? I can see benefits in making the cabin feel less claustrophobic, but that strikes me as a choice of comfort or luxury over performance, which isn't what the car is about. Anyone know if there's a technical reason for them?

Is it glass? Or plexiglass? Like you I have no idea but it's very possible that this is a lighter material, or even a removable element for track days.

Nasher · 16 Jul 2018 at 17:07

Plastic windows scratch super easily. Probably wanted to avoid that.