McLaren unveiled their 2002 Formula One car today, with David Coulthard hoping it proves faster than last year's as well as looking meaner and meatier.
"My hopes are pinned on the new car and the knowledge that it has to be quicker," said the Scot, a distant runner-up to Ferrari's Michael Schumacher last season after a promising start.
Coulthard declared at the team's 2001 launch that he was more confident than ever about a new car - only for McLaren's season to be marred by problems with the engine and electronics.
He sounded more cautious today, not having tried out the new MP4-17 for himself, but clearly likes the look of what is on offer.
"I know last year I said it was the best roll out ever of a new car and it didn't amount to much during the season but the new cars look really good," he said.
"There are some nice details on the car, it looks kind of menacing in a way.
"It looks meaty, it looks raceable and you can barge your way among other cars and not have bits fall off."
Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug told reporters that the car had a completely new engine, offering a different V angle with more power.
"You can expect a very good, very strong and very high- revving engine," he said. "We have made a good step forward."
McLaren boss Ron Dennis was also confident the new car would be more competitive, adding that the team planned to make more significant changes during the season.
He said that while the car's livery looked similar to last year's, the team would be changing their public image with a new look when the season starts in Australia on March 3rd.
Coulthard won two races last season while team mate Mika Hakkinen, now taking a year out and replaced by fellow-Finn Kimi Raikkonen, also claimed two victories.