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Why don't other companies use McLaren F1's BMW engine?

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by ryalex, Mar 6, 2004.

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  1. teak360

    teak360 F1 World Champ

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    #26 teak360, Jul 22, 2005
    I saw a quote recently for a complete Mclaren F1 exhuast system. About $75,000. The muffler actually forms part of the crumple zone for rear crash protection.
     
  2. coolestkidever

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    #27 coolestkidever, Jul 22, 2005
    crash tests? emissions tuning? Replacements?
     
  3. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #28 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jul 22, 2005
    What are you trying to ask???
     
  4. gougoul

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    #29 gougoul, Jul 22, 2005
    I heard something like that too....
    Can't even imagine how much a new clutch or engine rebuild would cost....

    Anyway, it puts the car in a different league for me
     
  5. tvrfreak

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    #30 tvrfreak, Jul 22, 2005
    I think he's asking whether it complies with the regulations regarding emissions and crash testing and the requirement to maintain a spares inventory.

    Engines don't have to comply with crash regulations though. The requirement for maintaining an adequate supply of spares for 7 years is only imposed on large volume manufacturers.
     
  6. Z0RR0

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    #31 Z0RR0, Jul 22, 2005
    Pagani does buy its engines from AMG (Mercedes). AMG allowed this thanks to the friendship/involvement between Horacio Pagani and Juan Manuel Fangio (ever wondered where the F of the Zonda F comes from?). Had it not been for Fangio, they'd have said "Was? Nein! Raus!" to the crazy argentine guy. :)
     
  7. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #32 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jul 22, 2005
    Is this the same AMG V12 found in the mid-90s SL 73 AMGs? http://www.fast-autos.net/mercedes/mercedessl73.html
     
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