2012 McLaren MP4-12C: Engineering Gone Wild - Ignition Episode 8

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago explores the art and science of supercars with the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. Find out what happens when you give a team of dedicated engineers the time and resources to dream big.

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[NikoBell12]

I agree with everything but the dissing of the 458. The 458 is a great car, and plastic? Don't make is sound so stupid, the 'plastics' they use are very high quality.

[KpopNiDontStop]

in a way this car is like an underdog, even I was only obsessed with lambo's and Ferrari's and just realized how much of a beast this is for around the same price.

[krocialblack]

Do to it being such an underdog. And sadly. Less desired. It's cheaper than its competition now. Which may not be such a bad thing. I've always preferred Mclaren over its Italian and German rivals.

[Mystletainn]

I wish I could afford a car like that! MP4 is an awesome masterpiece for me!

[1ohtaf1]

You're an idiot.

[baca262]

you're wrong lol, nothing gets burned

[1ohtaf1]

Is that even supposed to be a rebuttal? It is pathetic. Furthermore, you are a complete and utter moron.

[areolaman]

Try calling a thermoset resin or thermoset moulding factory and tell them your bullshit.

[1ohtaf1]

I don't know whether you are taking the piss because you are too egotistical to admit you are wrong or you lack the capacity to understand the context from which things are presented, Many people incorrectly refer to thermoset polymers as plastics because they appear to be similar to thermo-softening polymer, which has the property of being plastic when heated. If you paid any attention to the way he phrased his response, he deliberately phrased it to include the word polymer.

[areolaman]

This is the guy you are telling to think critically!

Graham Howarth has a BS with Chemistry Major and a 2nd BS with Material Science and Engineering Major. He also has a MS and Diploma with distinction. Graham has written numerous papers and journal articles and given presentations around the world about plastics.

After a five year spell at Courtaulds, eight years at Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings, 11 years at Industrial Copolymers and two years at Tetrosyl Automotive Coatings,

[1ohtaf1]

I'll say it again, critical thinking.

[areolaman]

wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_CFRP_a_p­lastic

a chemistry professor has a different opinion