2017 McLaren 570GT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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We’ve all been there. Ready to pull the trigger on a supercar only to realize there’s not quite enough storage space for a weekend getaway. Or that it might make the daily commute faster, but also less comfortable. Or that it’s just too darn noisy.
Okay, so most of us have’t had those concerns. But if you have, the 2017 McLaren 570GT appears to have the answers. The 2-door is based on the 570S coupe and will serve as the grand touring model in the Sports Series lineup, adding, as the McLaren marketing material tells us, “extra comfort and practicality to breathtaking performance.” It will sell for $198,950, about 10% more than its 570S sibling.
Let’s start with the breathtaking and work our way to the practical. The 570GT has that unmistakable McClaren mix of sensually curving lines and a hyper-aggressive, low-slung stance. It’s space art on wheels - 20-inchers in the back and 19 up front, to be precise. There are also the signature dihedral doors that swing upwards to open before closing with an extra-soft touch.
The engine will be a familiar one to McLaren aficionados - the 3.8-liter V8 that also powers the 570S and produces 562 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. This mid-mounted engine (the only way to truly balance your supercar) sends its power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed seamless-shift gearbox that can be controlled with steering-wheel-mounted rocker-shift paddles.
Despite its carbon-fiber chassis and lightweight aluminum body, the 570GT is a little heavier than the 570S, so its 0-100 kilometer-per-hour (or 0-62 mph) time is “only” 3.4 seconds instead of 3.2. It’s also a touch slower from 0-200 kph (124 mph), getting there in 9.8 seconds as opposed to 9.5. But the top speed for both cars is 204 mph.
Normally, all that speed would ride on super-tight suspension under the control of an ultra-sensitive steering setup. But the suspension has been adjusted to act appropriately in everyday situations (spring rates reduced by 15% in the front and 10% in the rear). Same with the steering, which will help smooth driver input instead of overreacting to it.
The brakes have also been toned down, from carbon-ceramic to iron discs, which provide optimum feel and tend not to squeal like the ceramic variety. McLaren has further reduced noise in the 570GT by lowering the volume on the exhaust and swapping extra grippy (and extra loud) tires for Pirelli P-Zero tires, which minimize road noise with special foam technology.
The change McLaren seems most excited about is the addition of a rear cargo space the company is calling a “touring deck.” This area is upholstered with leather and provides an additional 7.8 cubic feet of cargo space for a total of 12 cubic feet in combination with the front trunk. The touring deck is behind the seats and can be accessed from either the cabin or a rear side-opening glass hatch. Yes, this McLaren is a hatchback.
There’s more smart use of glass with a standard panoramic sunroof. Not only does this make the cabin feel airier and roomier, it actually does increase headroom over the 570S. The sunroof and touring deck also mean a less aerodynamic profile than the 570S, so the GT has a higher lip rear spoiler to provide more downforce and stability.
The interior maintains a race-car feel, but with enough comforts to keep it from feeling stark. There are power-adjustable and heated seats, an electronic steering column, high-grade leather trim, a 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment systems, and an available 1,280-watt 12-speaker Bower & Wilkins sound system specially designed for the 570GT.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.6 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: locking · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: black · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 10 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 15
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse