McLaren 570GT

The McLaren 570GT will make its world debut on March 1st at the Geneva Motor Show. The GT designation in the latest addition to the more affordable Sports Series tips us to the goal of the car. It is all about daily driving and weekend cruising.

As such more care was taken to ensure that the McLaren was more luxurious and easier to live with than the company’s past automobiles. Even though it is a softer car, from a strict performance stand point most other cars on the road won’t be able to keep up with the 570GT.

McLaren 570GT Exterior Styling

The 570GT and 570S have similar front styling and the front luggage area is unchanged from the S. Look at it from the side and you still have those air intakes behind the doors that open with a more upward arc when compared to the 570S. The rear of the car contains the most noticeable design change with the sloped rear window that flows from the roof to the rear spoiler.

The rear hatch glass opens out similar to the Jaguar E-Type coupe of the 60’s. The opening makes it easier to access the rear luggage area that offers 7.8 cubic feet of space that is added to the 5.3 cubic feet of space in the front trunk. With the change in the roofline the GT has reworked aerodynamics over the S.

McLaren 570GT Luxury Interior

Inside you find a sea of leather. The 570GT is all about a comfortable and yet sporty drive, so you get ergonomic sport seats and a large infotainment system. You also get a dual zone climate system and the rear leather trimmed luggage compartment adds to the practicality. All the surfaces use good quality materials, but then when you buy a McLaren you do expect a lot.

McLaren 570GT Engine and Performance

At the heart of the GT is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 offering 562 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. Each horsepower only needs to lug around 5.3 lbs. The rear-wheel drive vehicle gets the power through a seven-speed seamless-shift transmission. The unit is adjusted for faster shifting and higher revs depending on if Normal, Sport or Track mode is selected.

0-60 mph comes in just 3.4 seconds and flat out it can reach a top speed of 204 mph. The quarter mile run takes just 11.1 seconds at 132 mph. Impressively 0-124 mph takes just 9.8 seconds.

With the focus on comfort the tire choices include the Pirelli Noise Cancelling System. The standard tires are Pirelli P Zero with optional P Zero Corsas available for those wanting even better performance. The GT gets 19 inch wheels in the front and 20 inch wheels in the rear.

McLaren 570GT Pricing and Availability

Pricing of the McLaren 570GT starts at $198,950 and deliveries will start in late 2016.

Our Thoughts on the McLaren 570GT

The McLaren 570GT offers more luxury and a more comfortable ride but still has a good amount of performance. Starting at just under $200,000 it isn’t for those without a very good income. If you have the cash there aren’t many GT cars that have styling that looks like it belongs on a more hardcore performance vehicle.