McLaren GT
The McLaren GT is a super car designed and manufactured by British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It is the company's first dedicated grand tourer and is based on the same platform underpinning the 720S with the addition of a carbon fibre rear deck to house a glazed tailgate creating significantly greater storage capacity.[2]
| McLaren GT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | McLaren Automotive |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Woking, Surrey, England |
| Designer | Robert Melville |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Super car Grand Tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Platform | MonoCell II-T carbon-fibre monocoque[1] |
| Doors | Dihedral |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L M840TE twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Power output | 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Length | 4,683 mm (184 in) |
| Width | 2,095 mm (82 in) |
| Height | 1,213 mm (48 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
The GT was first announced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, but full details of the car were not released until May 15th of the same year.[3]
Specifications
Engine
The GT features a new variation of the 3,994 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) twin-turbocharged M840T V8 engine found in the 720S.[4] Having a new dedicated codename of M840TE, the new engine has smaller turbochargers that deliver lower peak performance than its Super Series variant but greater low RPM-performance and responsiveness. The GT has a rated power output of 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp) at 7,000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm.[3]
Suspension
The suspension system in the GT is also derived from the system in the 720S. The car utilises double wishbones at the front and rear axles, and a modified version of the ProActive Chassis Control II active damping system called Proactive Damping Control.[5]
Performance
The company claims that the GT has a top speed of 326.7 km/h (203 mph), it can accelerate from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 3.1 seconds, and 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 9 seconds.
Interior
The McLaren GT features 150 litres of storage space at the front and 420 litres in the rear accommodating a full-sized set of golf clubs.
Nappa leather is standard upholstery, but drivers can also choose from a softer hide made by Bridge of Weir in Scotland or in the future, cashmere. The new comfort seats have increased shoulder padding and back support, with electrical adjustment and heating as standard on Pioneer and Luxe models. A 7-inch touchscreen mounted in the centre controlling a revamped infotainment system and is supplemented by a 12.3 inch driver information display which changes in layout depending if Comfort, Sport or Track mode is selected.
References
- Katsianis, Jordan (15 May 2019). "New McLaren GT revealed – 611bhp grand tourer to rival Aston Martin and Ferrari". Evo. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- Turpen, Aaron (2019-05-16). "McLaren unveils GT Superlight". New Atlas.
- Golson, Daniel (2019-05-07). "McLaren's New "Grand Tourer" Supercar, the GT, Debuts On May 15". Car and Driver.
- Duff, Mike (2019-05-15). "The 2020 McLaren GT Is a Mid-Engined Supercar Built for Luxurious Grand Touring". Car and Driver.
- Karr, Anthony (2019-05-15). "McLaren GT Debuts As The Practical Supercar With 620 HP". motor1.com.
