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Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
Sad.
But has anyone else noticed when these supercars have accidents, almost irrespective of speed, they always seem break off into pieces (Driver compartment - Engine bay - Rear section) or disintegrate into dozens of pieces?
Very much unlike a "normal" car which usually just wads up.
But has anyone else noticed when these supercars have accidents, almost irrespective of speed, they always seem break off into pieces (Driver compartment - Engine bay - Rear section) or disintegrate into dozens of pieces?
Very much unlike a "normal" car which usually just wads up.
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Sad.
But has anyone else noticed when these supercars have accidents, almost irrespective of speed, they always seem break off into pieces (Driver compartment - Engine bay - Rear section) or disintegrate into dozens of pieces?
Very much unlike a "normal" car which usually just wads up.
I think it's because normal cars are simply slower.
Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
What Walter said...not many cars capable of putting you on the wrong side of 200mph straight from the factory.
If the SLR didn't break any records as a supercar, at least it will always be remembered for being the safest supercar - what with its front-mounted carbon fibre crash cones and rigid carbon-fibre monocoque. I remember reading when it was launched, that as carbon fibre is around 4-5 times stronger than steel, if you were hurt in an SLR, you wouldn't have survived had you been in an S-Class in the same accident. Whatever the circumstances of this particular accident, 'take-off speed' was surely one of them.
If the SLR didn't break any records as a supercar, at least it will always be remembered for being the safest supercar - what with its front-mounted carbon fibre crash cones and rigid carbon-fibre monocoque. I remember reading when it was launched, that as carbon fibre is around 4-5 times stronger than steel, if you were hurt in an SLR, you wouldn't have survived had you been in an S-Class in the same accident. Whatever the circumstances of this particular accident, 'take-off speed' was surely one of them.
Jul 19, 2008 3:16:48 PM
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Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
Woa! The cabin seems pretty intact though! I bet the driver died because he wasn't wearing a seatbelt!
Also, looking at the pics i think he went off the road and took some air before crashing to the ground again.. because honestly it looks like a plane crash!!
ie. the headlights are intact for instance!
Ps. super cars breaking down in pieces usually saves the cabin.. at 200mph you can't have enough crumble zone if you know what i mean.
This is really sad
Also, looking at the pics i think he went off the road and took some air before crashing to the ground again.. because honestly it looks like a plane crash!!
ie. the headlights are intact for instance!
Ps. super cars breaking down in pieces usually saves the cabin.. at 200mph you can't have enough crumble zone if you know what i mean.
This is really sad
Jul 19, 2008 4:27:11 PM
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Wow, that is the worst supercar crash I have ever seen.
It really does look like a plane crash.
No doubt that the SLR is the most safe supercar, even though the driver died.
If I had to choose a car to have an accident in, it would be the SLR.
It really does look like a plane crash.
No doubt that the SLR is the most safe supercar, even though the driver died.
If I had to choose a car to have an accident in, it would be the SLR.
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i heard from a friend from qatar that the guy driving wasnt wearing the seat belt and got ejected from the car at some point !
Ouch!!!
But I wonder if, even with a seatbelt, being rocked like crazy in a 200mph crash would mess your neck enough to kill you.
Either way, dying in a car accident is always a tragedy, but I'd say there are worse ways to go than in an SLR
All take care out there and drive safe!
Geoff
Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
I think speed is not the primary cause of death, stupidity is. He is probably being stupid and driving way too fast for the condition.
I am actually glad that he died, Darwinism at work. He is one of those who gives speed a bad name, he is one of those whom governments made examples of about 'speed kills'.
I am actually glad that he died, Darwinism at work. He is one of those who gives speed a bad name, he is one of those whom governments made examples of about 'speed kills'.
Jul 20, 2008 6:39:42 AM
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I think speed is not the primary cause of death, stupidity is. He is probably being stupid and driving way too fast for the condition.
I am actually glad that he died, Darwinism at work. He is one of those who
gives speed a bad name, he is one of those whom governments made examples of about 'speed kills'.
That's a little harsh!
But 22 yr old + Supercar = Recipe for Disaster. What were the parents thinking?? Not thinking obviously
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It's not the age. There are young pro drivers that would put anyone to shame on the road.
Race drivers apart it is proven that youngsters (<25 years of age) don't have a sufficient developed senses/ability to assess danger. Yes anyone can drive too fast and kill them selves in the process but youngsters are very prone to this and think they are invincible
very sad
Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
I said PRO drivers. Not stupid wanna be kids!!!
You can't scream that age it's an issue as long as there are PRO drivers that are very young and have excellent driving skills both on road and track.
A special driving license based on the power to weight ratio of cars makes much more sense to me. And provides governments with extra cash!!! I really don't get it why they don't implement such a system.
Is it clear now?
You can't scream that age it's an issue as long as there are PRO drivers that are very young and have excellent driving skills both on road and track.
A special driving license based on the power to weight ratio of cars makes much more sense to me. And provides governments with extra cash!!! I really don't get it why they don't implement such a system.
Is it clear now?
Re: Incredible Mercedes SLR McLaren crash in Qatar
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Incredible! There are no signs of any bodywork left on the car.
It's the case with all supercars. The driver and passengers are protected in a very strong monqoue which we can see is fully intact. The body shell and the rest of the car is designed to break into pieces by absorbing all the energy imposed on the car during a crash. F1 cars are designed in this way as well which is why you can crash an F1 car at speeds of 320km/h and walk away without a single bruise on your body.
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Incredible! There are no signs of any bodywork left on the car.
It's the case with all supercars. The driver and passengers are protected in a very strong monqoue which we can see is fully intact. The body shell and the rest of the car is designed to break into pieces by absorbing all the energy imposed on the car during a crash. F1 cars are designed in this way as well which is why you can crash an F1 car at speeds of 320km/h and walk away without a single bruise on your body.
Also depends heavily on WHAT you hit.
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