McLaren 570S

McLaren 570S
Overview
Manufacturer McLaren Automotive
Production 2015–present
Assembly Woking, Surrey, England
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout RMR layout
Powertrain
Engine 3.8 L twin-turbo M838T E V8[1]
Transmission 7-speed Graziano SSG dual-clutch[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
Length 178.3 in (4,529 mm)
Width 75.4 in (1,915 mm)
Height 47.3 in (1,201 mm)
Curb weight 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)[3]

The McLaren 570S is a sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It was unveiled at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.[4][5] McLaren predicts the model will help triple the company's sales volume by 2020,[6] with UK pricing scheduled at £143,250,[1] whilst North American pricing is estimated at $180,000.[1]

Design

The car is to be powered by a new iteration of the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine already used in the McLaren 650S and P1, designated M838T E with thirty percent of the parts redesigned. Arranged in the car as a rear-mid engine configuration, it will deliver 562 brake horsepower (419 kW) through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. A total weight of 1,313 kilograms (2,895 lb) gives the 570S a power to weight ratio of 428 brake horsepower (319 kW) per tonne, delivering a fuel economy of 25.5 miles per imperial gallon (11.1 L/100 km; 21.2 mpg-US) and CO2 emissions of 258 g/km.

McLaren focused on delivering "day-to-day usability and driveability" against the most sporting model options in its range with increased luggage space, greater interior storage and leather upholstery options.[1][2][7]

Variants

540C

At the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show, the entry level McLaren Sports Series car named 540C was unveiled with 533 brake horsepower (397 kW). This new entry level model focuses on “day-to-day usability and driveability” even more than that of the 570S with improved city driving and ride quality. The 540C will be even cheaper than the 570S at only £126,000 and will go on sale shortly after its Shanghai debut. The 540C will not be available in the US due to McLaren wanting to focus on the more powerful 570S model for the US market.

570GT

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, McLaren showed off another addition to the Sport Series and 570 lineup. The 570GT is the less track focused, and more road trip worthy 570. the 570GT sports a side opening cargo hatch above the mi-mounted engine for additional cargo space.

Gallery

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "New McLaren 570S Coupé - pricing, specifications and pictures". Autocar.com. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  2. 1 2 Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2015-03-25). "First McLaren Sports Series Member Is The 570S Coupe: Official". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  3. "McLaren 570S Coupe". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
  4. Adamczyk, Alicia (2015-03-29). "McLaren To Debut 570S Coupe At New York Auto Show". Forbes. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  5. Nunez, Alex (2015-03-25). "The McLaren 570S is the Sports Series first car". Road and Track. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  6. Elliott, Hannah (2015-03-30). "McLaren Unveils Its 570S Coupe, the Brand’s First Sports Car". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  7. "The McLaren 570S". mclaren.com. Retrieved 2015-04-07.

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