One of the world’s most valuable cars can only be connected to a Compaq LTE 5280 the early 90
it is one of the most famous supercars (and valuable) ever produced, but it depends on such an outdated technology that can only connect to a computer with 20 years to be tuned.
the apparent contradiction was marked by blog Jalopnik car enthusiasts who visited the facilities where McLaren was being tuned one of F1. To do this, the technicians have to connect the car to a (very) little old portátl Compaq LTE 5280, 90s, including an AC port and uses DOS operating system. It is the only data link allowed for this car, which has an estimated value of more than 10 million
When the McLaren created the F1 -. Built 106 models, of which 100 are still in circulation – the decade . 90 had barely started and had not yet invented “modern stuff” such as USB or Firewire connections
The British manufacturer has chosen then to use an AC port – which stands for Conditional Access – as part of a complete security system . for connection to the “heart” digital auto
the problem is that, even if the cars continue to circulate (with exceptions – the actor Rowan Atkinson, the famous Mr. Bean, wrecked in an accident) and, as such, require periodic reviews, the necessary portable computers are becoming increasingly obsolete.
McLaren Source assured that blog that technicians are currently “working on a new interface that is compatible with modern laptops. ” . What is certainly good news for the owners lucky these cars
Even with 20 years of age, the McLaren F1 remains an exceptional supercar: V12 engine with 630 horses, body in carbon fiber and kevlar, electrical connections in gold and a detail of almost unique design in a road car – the driver (rather, the pilot) sits in a central position, with two passengers on either side, indented. This leads to the perfect driving position.
F1 Indoors, where the driver sits at centero, riding position perfect
| McLaren
If you’re ready, know that McLaren announced on the 29th that had one of these models (No. 069) to sell. If you have a € 10 million to burn it in your pocket can see it is still available …
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