Tomorrow...

[blck325is]

I just stuck my camera in. The only way I would have climbed in was if the owner had offered, I wouldn't even have asked.

There was some douchebag that did though, he just climbed right in and plopped down. You know, $1.2 million dollar car, no big deal.

I wanted to beat the fucker to death with my camera.

Wow I would probably have passed out inside. And yes definite death to the deuche who just plopped in...silly bastard

[Bimmerman325i]

If I'd been there I would have helped... people who even touch nice cars on display without asking, etc really grinds my gears.

[Jand3rson]

I just stuck my camera in. The only way I would have climbed in was if the owner had offered, I wouldn't even have asked.

There was some douchebag that did though, he just climbed right in and plopped down. You know, $1.2 million dollar car, no big deal.

I wanted to beat the fucker to death with my camera.

[Bimmerman325i]

From what I've read, the McLaren's engine shares the S70 designation in name only, and shares no parts with any other BMW engine. BMW used the knowledge and experience they gained from the S70/2 project to design the S50B32 engine to have such high hp/L for its time for a production car.

And Josh, what a sick car. Did you get to sit in it or just stick your camera in the driver's seat?

[TDE30]

^ Ah, well, I guess what I was hearing may not have been a misconception after all. I did a little Googling and everyone seems to have their own thoughts on the S70/2 specifications, but no hard facts.

[Jand3rson]

The design is very close to being that of 2 S50's, but it's not actually that.

This is from Wikipedia, so I don't know how accurate it really is, but it's probably correct:

A common misconception is that the engine was based on BMW's existing production 12-cylinder offering, the slow-revving and heavy M70/S2 engine used in its 7- and 8-series production cars. But in fact, the engine BMW provided to McLaren was a custom design, closer in concept to two 6-cylinder E36 M3 engines on a common block.

[Raxe]

I don't know about it being essentially two S50's, but it it closer to the S50 than anything else.

[TDE30]

Incredible. That switchgear looks all business.

Can anyone verify the myth that the motor in that (S70) is essentially two S50's put together? I know that the S70 has VANOS, but other than that I haven't a clue. Just the mere idea of that having a VANOS issue and the owner having to order a kit from Dr. VANOS makes me laugh.

[smonkbmw]

id like to see the owner get in and out of it..... almost ALMOST the coolest part.....is it still says M Power on the valve cover!!

[daniel]

the mclaren F1 was definitely the best car on need for speed 2.

[Mtriple]

It was on the driving range of The Meadows golf course, behind the main lodge. You're familiar with Sunriver?

Yeah, my parents rented a house there for a week about 4 years ago. I flew out and spent a couple days there and played some golf. Made it in to Bend a couple times for shopping, dinner, etc... Beautiful country!

[Borat]

amazing machine, thanks for the pics

[mtechnik]

Do post pics Josh!

If he starts it and revs it up, I'm going to nut all over the place and pass out.

:rofl: :p

EDIT: Oh, i skipped page 2. Thnx for the pics

[Jand3rson]

It was nothing short of incredible to finally see one in person. And the great thing about it was that it wasn't perfect. It had hazing in the headlight lenses, rock chips along the bottom, scratches in the black undercoating under the doors, and actual visible wear. It's DRIVEN. It doesn't just sit in the guy's garage under a cover. Well, I'm sure it does sometimes, but you know what I mean. :D

It was amazing to really look at it. How every single detail of the car follows a rigid rule of function over form. Everything is utilitarian, nothing is there just for looks. Every inch of the thing just screams unbridled rage channeled to the ground via 4 tires. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to drive it.

[Jon325i]

I will never tire looking at that car. Without question, the finest technical exercise of form follows function. Every piece, every curve, every detail. Just awesome.

Great job Josh :up: