McLaren has revealed a new addition to its road car line-up, called the 570GT. It joins McLaren’s entry-level Sports Series range, alongside the 540C and 570S, and it will go on sale in Britain this July, priced from £154,000.
The coupe version of the new 570GT will launch first and it’ll be presented to the public next week at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. A convertible version of the 570GT will reportedly follow in 2017.
More luxurious design
The 570GT is essentially a more practical and luxurious version of the McLaren 570S, which launched last year and costs £10,000 less. The front end and doors of the 570GT are the same as the 570S, but the roof and rear end are restyled and the car’s aerodynamic package has been given an overhaul too.
Another new design feature is the ‘Touring Deck’, which is essentially an extra storage space accessed from a small glass hatch on the side of the car’s exterior. This new storage area is located behind the McLaren’s seats and has 220 litres of space. Take into account the 150 litres of storage at the front and the 570GT has a total load capacity of 370 litres.
The interior of the 570GT is more practical for carrying items than other McLarens like the 570S. The gap behind the two seats, for instance, can be used to store multiple bags. McLaren have also used higher quality materials for the interior trim, giving the 570GT a more luxurious feel within.
Another design highlight is the panoramic glass roof, which features Sound and Solar Film (SSF) which can absorb solar radiation and provide extra noise insulation.
Engine, tech and performance
Like the 570S, the new McLaren 570GT is driven by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo petrol engine producing 562bhp. Power is delivered to the rear wheels and the engine is linked with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 570GT also shares the same adaptive suspension system with the 570S, which gives drivers the choice to switch between Normal, Sport and Track driving modes.
This system however, along with the suspension springs and anti-roll bars have been adjusted to make the 570GT deliver a more comfortable ride than a 570S. The electro-hydraulic steering system has also been adjusted to make the car more relaxing to drive at high cruising speeds.
Because the new rear structure of the car has made it heavier, the 570GT takes 0.2 seconds longer than the 570S to cover the zero to 62mph. The sprint time remains eye-catching though at just 3.4 seconds and the top speed matches the 570S at 204mph.
