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[matt100]

@matt100 it tells you on the back

Yes I'm aware of that I was having fun

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Joe T]

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]

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]

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

Sure

 

[MikeTheNative]

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

 

[Diddums]

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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]

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

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

 

[Conscript]

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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]

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]

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

 

[Conscript]

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.

Good point, I hadn't thought of that, I assumed it would just be glass. Perhaps it is lighter then!

 

[Diddums]

Good point, I hadn't thought of that, I assumed it would just be glass. Perhaps it is lighter then!

Gorilla Glass, straight from the horse's mouth:





Seems to be cosmetic only, maybe it's really thin and lightweight? Dunno.

 

[peterwalkley]

What's this obscuring my view of a Nissan?

A badly angled dashcam ? I can see the Red Micra just fine

 

[Conscript]

Gorilla Glass, straight from the horse's mouth:





Seems to be cosmetic only, maybe it's really thin and lightweight? Dunno.

Maybe. Gorilla Glass screens on phones seem to be remarkably resistant to scratching, so hopefully it's durable enough for this application.

 

[layte]

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

Box of Freddo's says no.

 

[MikeTheNative]

Box of Freddo's says no.

Why would you bet that much? That's nearly a years bonus at Mclaren.

 

[antijoke]

This guy is winning!



Sounded bloody epic.