The McLaren GT is a
sports 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
The 720s decade ran from January 1, 720, to December 31, 729.
Significant people
* Yazid II
* Hisham
* Leo III the Isaurian
Leo III the Isaurian ( gr, Λέων ὁ Ἴσαυρος, Leōn ho Isauros; la, Leo Isaurus; 685 – 18 June 741) ...
with the addition of a carbon fibre rear deck to house a glazed tailgate creating significantly greater storage capacity.
The GT was first announced at the
2019 Geneva Motor Show, but full details of the car were not released until May 15 of the same year.
Specifications
Engine
The GT features a new variation of the
twin-turbocharged M840T
V8 engine found in the
720S
The 720s decade ran from January 1, 720, to December 31, 729.
Significant people
* Yazid II
* Hisham
* Leo III the Isaurian
Leo III the Isaurian ( gr, Λέων ὁ Ἴσαυρος, Leōn ho Isauros; la, Leo Isaurus; 685 – 18 June 741) ...
. 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 at 7,000 rpm, and the maximum torque is at 5,500 rpm.
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.
Performance
The company claims that the GT has a top speed of , it can accelerate from in 3.1 seconds, and 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 Leather 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 controls a revamped infotainment system and is supplemented by a 12.3 inch driver information display which changes in layout depending on whether Comfort, Sport or Track mode is selected.
Gallery
File:McLaren GT IMG 2949.jpg, front view
File:McLaren GT IMG 2950.jpg, Rear view
File:McLaren GT Top Marques 2019 IMG 1038.jpg, engine view
File:McLaren GT Top Marques 2019 IMG 1037.jpg, Interior view
References
External links
Official product page
{{McLaren Automotive
GT
Cars introduced in 2019
Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles
2020s cars
Grand tourers