The engine in question is a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8, producing a healthy 620 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. The GT’s design is a huge step in a more conservative direction. McLaren says the GT can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 3.1 seconds. Hitting 124 mph takes 9 seconds flat, and all told, the GT will top out at 203 mph.
Speedtail influence is apparent in the small headlight housings and slim, horizontal LED taillamps.
Built around the carbon fiber MonoCell II-T Monocoque structure with exceptional levels of strength and rigidity, the grand tourer weighs just 3,373 pounds (1,530 kilograms). At the back, there’s a 14.83-cubic-feet (420-liter) luggage compartment hiding underneath a glass tailgate with soft-close function as standard and an optional power opening and closing. McLaren says it has positioned the engine and its exhaust system as low as possible to free up more space. Another 5.30-cu-ft (150-liter) cargo space is located at the front for a grand total of 20.12 cu-ft (570 liters).
Step inside the cabin, and you’ll find a cozy space designed for long trips with comfortable, electrically adjustable, and heated seats. McLaren says they are specially optimized for long-distance travels with perfect padding and shoulder plus back support. The interior also features “the most sophisticated McLaren infotainment system,” ambient lighting, and an optional electrochromic glass roof instead of the standard glassy black carbon fiber panel. A 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system with carbon fiber subwoofer and Kevlar midrange speakers is also available at an additional cost Every GT comes standard with Nappa leather interior trim, though buyers can opt for “softgrain” hides or Alcantara fabric if they wish.
The new GT is already available from McLaren dealers around the world with customer deliveries scheduled to begin towards the end of this year. Prices start at $210,000 (MSRP).
