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Old 11-14-2009, 02:41 AM   #1
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McLaren MP4 test details revealed

McLaren is using F1-style development techniques on the MP4-12C during an extensive testing regime that's taken the car from Germany’s Nurburgring to the Arctic Circle.

Details have emerged of the development programme, which is at its halfway point and is being orchestrated by the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking.


Full story: McLaren MP4 test details revealed - Autocar.co.uk
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