detroit auto show

hey, i get to go to the Detroit Auto Show this January...(can't wait)....neways, does neone know if there is going to be a McLaren booth there or anything of that sort? If BMW might include a McLaren F1 at their podium by chance?

i'll be sure to take lots of pics for u guys in this forums if there is :naughty:

thanx

BTW: (minimagic-peloton, i know u guys know something about it, if there is something to know, lol)

i highly doubt it man. it may be there if bmw are doing something celebrating their history, but its unlikely.

Yeah, theres no way the F1 would be at a show.

Yeah, theres no way the F1 would be at a show.
It could be presented as a part of some kind of motorsport display, but, with Mercedes presenting the Mclaren SLR at this show, I doubt very much that an F1 will be there.

Yeah I was about to say that there will definitely be a McLaren at the show, but it will wear an 'SLR' badge instead of an 'F1' badge. BMW has a FINA GTR here in the US that they use for special presentations, but I doubt it will show up at Detroit or any other auto show anytime soon. Your best chance to see it is going to be at a BMW event like Oktoberfest.

>8^)
ER

ach, thats too bad

although.....the SLR would be pretty cool to see

The SLR will definately be there ( see below ), but I can't find any media information pertaining to BMW's presentations at the show ( yet ).
December, 2003

Dear Colleague

An exciting new automotive year will be ushered in by the press days of the North American International Auto Show 2004 (NAIAS) from 4-6 January. The focus at DaimlerChrysler will be on the passenger car brands and their wide range of fascinating products, as well as on a number of concept vehicles and world and US market premieres. In keeping with its "Energy for the Future" slogan, DaimlerChrysler will also be demonstrating its expertise in all future-oriented drive systems. This expertise will be underscored by exhibits from all our brands that illustrate the great potential offered by alternative drive systems and fuels.

We would therefore like to take this opportunity to provide you with information on the press day events that we are planning to hold in support of our product displays.

Sunday, 4 January, 2004

09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Chrysler Group media briefing at Hyatt Regency Dearborn

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Chrysler Group press conference at the auto show stand

Monday, 5 January, 2004

7:55 – 8:20 a.m.: Mercedes-Benz press conference at the auto show stand:

World premiere of the Vision Grand Sports Tourer
Market premiere of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Market premiere of the Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI
1:35 – 2 p.m. Chrysler Group press conference at the auto show stand

Tuesday, 6 January, 2004

9:35 – 10 a.m. Chrysler Group press conference at the auto show stand

Over the past few years, it has become a tradition for the media representatives visiting the show to meet at "The Fire House" across from Cobo Hall, and we invite you to be our guest there during the NAIAS press days as well. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to join the team for some informative discussions in a relaxed atmosphere, from 4 p.m. onwards on each of these three days.

DaimlerChrysler UK Limited will be represented in Detroit by the following colleagues, who look forward to welcoming you on their brands’ stands at the show:

Mercedes-Benz: Rob Halloway, +44 7810 XXXXXX

Chrysler & Jeep: Nick O’Donnell, +44 7753 XXXXXX

With kind regards


Geoff Day

Head of Communications, DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd

Hello,

The SLR was at Mercedes shw-room on champs-Elysees in Paris, France but do not sat longtime.
There will be 3 to test on autodrome of Linas-Montlhéry.

Ciao
Phil