KyleR Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The Pug section of the show bored me, I just feel that it went on a little too long with the same joke over and over again. The Hypercar thing is annoying me! I was convinced last night was the night we'd finally see the 3 on track, but then toys and dummies got chucked out of various diamond encrusted prams because they are afraid they don't have the fastest car around a particular track. If I remember correctly, there have been a few occasions when the tech teams have been at the track and set up the cars before fast laps, so why not do that? Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche's geek squad bring a car, set it up and give the keys the the Stig, job jobbed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Trouble is, none of them have anything to gain by allowing the cars to go head to head, and everything to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 True. And I'd just accept it if any/all of them said "we're not giving you one of ours to play with", but to go as far as to ban customers from doing what they want with their property is what rubs me up the wrong way (oo-er). That and I really want to see them go head to head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Trouble is, none of them have anything to gain by allowing the cars to go head to head, and everything to lose. I disagree, I don't think they have anything to lose. IMO the Ferrari is the best looking and whether is wins (or loses) by an inch or a mile, I don't care, I'd still have it. The difference between any of these cars is going to be minimal and even whoever does win, will be beaten by something else in the near future. IMO they're being giant cowards and need to get a grip of themselves as competition is what drives this industry to go further and design/produce better and better cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Ferrari have never liked competition though... F1 is proof of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 In the world of the million dollar hypercar, prestige is everything. To openly have a car that is slower than your two rivals is like turning up to a posh ballroom wearing a toga. You'll never live it down, and you'll always be known as the slow one. Given how poorly both McLaren and Ferrari have been in F1 of late, they really don't want that to stick with their road cars too. The buyers of these cars can be fairly fickle, and will often go to where the top trump is (how else do you think Koeniggsegg stay in business?!). I think it's a huge shame for motoring that this will never happen, but in these days where the manufacturers are brands first and car makers second (looking straight at you, Marchionne), you can understand their POV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Lots of stuff I agree with, and then... I think it's a huge shame for motoring that this will never happen. I'll bet my left ******* that it'll happen one day. Might have to wait another 20/30 years (or more) for it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Lots of stuff I agree with, and then... I think it's a huge shame for motoring that this will never happen. I'll bet my left ******* that it'll happen one day. Might have to wait another 20/30 years (or more) for it though. I am with you, i think this will happen and soon, officially or "unofficially" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 You either need a new-money Ferrari owner who doesn't give a fig, or one with enough clout that they might be able to get away with it. Does Nick Mason have his yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've given this some thought and I've come to a conclusion; if we all have a whip round, I'm willing to get myself blacklisted from Ferrari's list of stuff I can't afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Kickstarter here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Absoloutely raging at this (as if it actually mattered lol) that two of them will not 'let' their cars be timed. What nonesence, GET ON WITH IT FERRARI AND MCLAREN lol. Personally I do want the McLaren to win, but have a fear the ferrari might. Good on Porsche not bothering about the timing though. Was so looking forward to those times last night too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 FYI everyone bashing McLaren http://www.carthrottle.com/post/mclaren-sets-the-record-straight-about-top-gears-cancelled-hypercar-battle-against-the-918-and-laferrari/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 i missed it - again! which ferrari was on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 i missed it - again! which ferrari was on ? The Ferrari The Ferrari Really enjoyed lastnights topgear, and apparently Mclaren have tweeted saying they were up for the race but Topgear cancelled on them, so dont know whats going on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Both Ferrari and McLaren are up for it, providing their own conditions are adhered too, although IMO Ferrari are being the biggest knob jockeys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Personally i would imagine Porsche arent that bothered, with all the best will in the world, they know the other 2 are probably faster and as someone else mentions, they will have already have had their marketing department work out the loosing spiel, i.e its all electric and we are not competing anyway etc etc I guess this all goes back to the ring lap times, Maclaren wont officially release their lap time until Ferrari releases theirs! My dicks bigger than yours, blah blah. If i could afford any of three i know where i would spend my money regardless of what lap times they can throw down, they are all sold anyway, what difference does it make now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 All we do know for sure is that the Porsche is fastest, since they're the only ones to reveal their Ring time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajw Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was at the recording for this episode. Have to say the Porsche is the best looking of the three too - it is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Here`s a reasonable effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Just watched Sundays episode . . . no one else want a Raptor? . . . just me then They drove right passed where we live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Absolutely Would have to have my Lfa first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Raptor wont fit on most UK roads, but the LFA is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy11 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The LFA makes one of the best noises I have ever heard, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Raptor wont fit on most UK roads, but the LFA is awesome!!! raptors do fit on uk roads there a few out in the fens ive seen its no wider than a 7.5 tone lorry and they get everywhere Edited March 3, 2015 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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