“I think that Toyota will have a new rival in the good looks department... Am I the only one who prefers the look of the Ferrari to the Toyota?” Sidepodcast · 17 years ago
The MP4-24 is remembered as one of the most dramatic "turnaround" cars in Formula 1 history. Designed for the 2009 season’s massive aerodynamic rule changes, it initially struggled significantly. 20092mp4
: Featuring a 3.8L twin-turbo V8, it was designed to challenge the Ferrari 458 Italia. Reviewers at the time, such as those from The New York Times , noted that while its styling was "stunning," its entry price of around $200,000–$250,000 put it in a highly competitive bracket. Ownership & Reliability Perspective “I think that Toyota will have a new
If you are looking at the MP4-12C from a modern "used car" perspective, the legacy is mixed. : Featuring a 3
: Through relentless development, McLaren transformed the MP4-24 into a race winner by mid-season. Lewis Hamilton secured the car’s first win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, proving that the chassis was fundamentally capable once the aero package was fixed. The McLaren MP4-12C : A 2009 Revelation
“This may be the fastest production car on earth, but its timing is terrible. If it could travel so fast, it should go back in time before the 2008 Recession...” The New York Times · 16 years ago
: At the start of the season, the car lacked downforce and was often found at the back of the grid. It lacked the "double diffuser" that teams like Brawn GP used to dominate early on.