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Old 12-02-2011, 05:55 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Levi View Post
I wonder why Ferrari is not yet going turbo if turbo is so much better? The MP4-12C with high revving turbo engine is marginally faster than the Ferrari, yet also lighter than the F-car.
They did back with the F40.

Ferrari, like Toyoda-san, understand that turbo's have lag and a disconnected throttle response, which detracts from the emotional connection to the car. McLaren isn't interested in Man/Machine relationships, only lap times and statistics.

This is why Ferrari's drop panties and McLaren's get NASA-geek attention.
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