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2016 McLaren 570S range & 620R
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McLaren reveals personalisation parts for Sports Series range
540C, 570S and 570GT models can now be fitted with parts to customise their car, including carbonfibre accessories and interior trim
McLaren has released a series of parts and accessories for its Sports Series models, the 540C, 570S and 570GT.
The carbonfibre pieces are designed to protect the cars as well as offer more personalisation options to owners.
Trim pieces for both the interior and exterior of the models are available, as well as floor mats, car covers and skidplates for the front diffuser. Coloured seatbelts and new alloy wheel designs add to the aesthetic options.
Despite being announced as a retrofit option, the parts are also optional on new models, and are fitted by McLaren dealers, where they are also available to existing owners.
The carbonfibre parts are claimed to save weight over the standard-issue parts they replace, and were developed by McLaren’s Special Operations (MSO) division.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-reveals-personalisation-parts-sports-series-range
540C, 570S and 570GT models can now be fitted with parts to customise their car, including carbonfibre accessories and interior trim
McLaren has released a series of parts and accessories for its Sports Series models, the 540C, 570S and 570GT.
The carbonfibre pieces are designed to protect the cars as well as offer more personalisation options to owners.
Trim pieces for both the interior and exterior of the models are available, as well as floor mats, car covers and skidplates for the front diffuser. Coloured seatbelts and new alloy wheel designs add to the aesthetic options.
Despite being announced as a retrofit option, the parts are also optional on new models, and are fitted by McLaren dealers, where they are also available to existing owners.
The carbonfibre parts are claimed to save weight over the standard-issue parts they replace, and were developed by McLaren’s Special Operations (MSO) division.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-reveals-personalisation-parts-sports-series-range
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McLaren 570S Spider confirmed for 2017
Open-top version of McLaren's 570S will get a folding hard-top roof, but a similar 540C Spider has been ruled out
An open-top Spider variant of the McLaren 570S will be launched this year, the company has confirmed.
The new open-top 570S is set to keep the coupé’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine and should come with the same 562bhp and 443lb ft of torque.
However, boss Mike Flewitt revealed that a similar 540C Spider is not on the cards because it doesn't make sense for economies of scale.
"With the 540C, by the time you add options it can cost the same as a 570S, which is why we only offer it in certain markets," Flewitt said. "And because of that it doesn't make sense to do a 540C Spider. There will never be a 540 GT either."
Like the 650S Spider revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show, the 570S Spider will have a folding hard-top roof. The 650S Spider weighs just 40kg more than the 650S Coupé, and if a similar weight difference can be achieved with the 570S, the drop-top should have a kerb weight of around 1350kg.
Despite the car’s expected additional weight, McLaren has a track record of extracting almost identical performance figures for its spider and coupé equivalents. So the 570S Spider should be capable of getting close to or matching the coupé’s 0-62mph time of 3.2sec and its 205mph top speed.
The price gap between McLaren’s coupé and convertible models is typically about £20,000, which means a price of around £165,000 is likely for the 570S Spider. The coupé starts at £143,250.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-570s-spider-confirmed-2017
Open-top version of McLaren's 570S will get a folding hard-top roof, but a similar 540C Spider has been ruled out
An open-top Spider variant of the McLaren 570S will be launched this year, the company has confirmed.
The new open-top 570S is set to keep the coupé’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine and should come with the same 562bhp and 443lb ft of torque.
However, boss Mike Flewitt revealed that a similar 540C Spider is not on the cards because it doesn't make sense for economies of scale.
"With the 540C, by the time you add options it can cost the same as a 570S, which is why we only offer it in certain markets," Flewitt said. "And because of that it doesn't make sense to do a 540C Spider. There will never be a 540 GT either."
Like the 650S Spider revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show, the 570S Spider will have a folding hard-top roof. The 650S Spider weighs just 40kg more than the 650S Coupé, and if a similar weight difference can be achieved with the 570S, the drop-top should have a kerb weight of around 1350kg.
Despite the car’s expected additional weight, McLaren has a track record of extracting almost identical performance figures for its spider and coupé equivalents. So the 570S Spider should be capable of getting close to or matching the coupé’s 0-62mph time of 3.2sec and its 205mph top speed.
The price gap between McLaren’s coupé and convertible models is typically about £20,000, which means a price of around £165,000 is likely for the 570S Spider. The coupé starts at £143,250.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-570s-spider-confirmed-2017
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McLaren 570S Spider
The new McLaren 570S Spider combines the exceptional dynamism and refinement of the 570S Coupé with the extra exhilaration of open-air motoring. Hand-assembled in Woking, England, the 570S Spider is the most attainable McLaren Spider ever and brings supercar attributes such as carbon-fibre construction, a mid-engined layout and extreme performance for the first time to the luxury sports convertible segment.
The two-seat, rear-wheel drive McLaren 570S Spider is the third bodystyle in McLaren's Sports Series portfolio, lining up alongside the Coupé and the GT. Compared to the Coupé, the 570S Spider adds a neatly integrated, retractable hardtop that when lowered delivers an even more immersive and exhilarating driving experience. The two-piece roof - which is engineered using technology proven in the McLaren 650S and 675LT Spider models - is constructed of lightweight composite panels and creates a purposeful, sleek appearance whether raised or lowered.
Most importantly, there are no performance compromises versus the 570S Coupé, with the Spider maintaining the same electrifying pace, dynamic excellence and impressive refinement. The carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis at the heart of all Sports Series cars does not suffer any reduction in strength or stiffness in convertible guise, or require any additional structural actions. This has allowed McLaren engineers to design and develop the 570S Spider without concerns that are potentially a significant issue with steel or aluminium structures.
"The McLaren 570S Spider is the most attainable McLaren Spider to date and adds yet another dimension to the McLaren Sports Series family. This is a convertible without compromise; its mid-engined layout and carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis guarantee the same thrilling dynamic performance and exceptional driver involvement enjoyed in a 570S Coupé, but with the added attraction of a retractable hard-top that delivers the extra exhilaration of roof-down motoring." Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive
Electrically operated from the driver's seat using one simple control, the roof folds effortlessly to stow beneath a beautifully crafted tonneau cover that rises automatically to accommodate the lowered panels and returns to its closed position with the assistance of soft-close technology. The roof can be opened or closed in just 15 seconds, at vehicle speeds of up to 40km/h (25mph).
A glazed wind deflector can be electrically raised or lowered at the push of a button, providing further versatility with the roof up or down. The deflector reduces wind-buffeting when the roof is down and if desired can be lowered when the roof is raised to allow additional sound and fresh air into the cabin. Owners wanting to enjoy even more of the distinctive exhaust note of the new Spider can specify an optional sports system that features an ESG to channel exhaust sound towards the cabin, via the area beneath the tonneau cover.
The retractable hardtop is designed to withstand the severest conditions and is significantly more weather- and fade-resistant than fabric, yet with its operating mechanism adds just 46kg to the weight of the Spider; this is the only variance in weight between the new convertible and the 570S Coupé.
Supercar performance
The combination of lightweight carbon fibre construction and an incredibly potent 3.8-litre, twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine, means that the new 570S Spider is both more powerful and lighter than comparable convertibles, with an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 419PS-per-tonne (lightest dry weight).
Positioned behind the driver, the twin-turbocharged McLaren M838TE engine produces 570PS at 7,400rpm and torque of 600Nm between 5,000rpm and 6,500rpm. In combination with a rapid yet smooth seven-speed seamless-shift gearbox featuring Launch Control technology, the result is a luxury sports convertible with supercar acceleration from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.2 seconds and to 200km/h (124mph) in just 9.6 seconds.
Top speed is 328km/h (204mph) with the roof in place - identical to the 570S Coupé - and even with the roof lowered, the new Spider can reach 315km/h (196mph). Complementing this extreme performance is a stop-start system that contributes to overall efficiency; the McLaren 570S Spider returns official fuel economy of 10.7 litres/100km (26.6mpg) in the NEDC combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 249g/km.
https://www.netcarshow.com/mclaren/2018-570s_spider/
The new McLaren 570S Spider combines the exceptional dynamism and refinement of the 570S Coupé with the extra exhilaration of open-air motoring. Hand-assembled in Woking, England, the 570S Spider is the most attainable McLaren Spider ever and brings supercar attributes such as carbon-fibre construction, a mid-engined layout and extreme performance for the first time to the luxury sports convertible segment.
The two-seat, rear-wheel drive McLaren 570S Spider is the third bodystyle in McLaren's Sports Series portfolio, lining up alongside the Coupé and the GT. Compared to the Coupé, the 570S Spider adds a neatly integrated, retractable hardtop that when lowered delivers an even more immersive and exhilarating driving experience. The two-piece roof - which is engineered using technology proven in the McLaren 650S and 675LT Spider models - is constructed of lightweight composite panels and creates a purposeful, sleek appearance whether raised or lowered.
Most importantly, there are no performance compromises versus the 570S Coupé, with the Spider maintaining the same electrifying pace, dynamic excellence and impressive refinement. The carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis at the heart of all Sports Series cars does not suffer any reduction in strength or stiffness in convertible guise, or require any additional structural actions. This has allowed McLaren engineers to design and develop the 570S Spider without concerns that are potentially a significant issue with steel or aluminium structures.
"The McLaren 570S Spider is the most attainable McLaren Spider to date and adds yet another dimension to the McLaren Sports Series family. This is a convertible without compromise; its mid-engined layout and carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis guarantee the same thrilling dynamic performance and exceptional driver involvement enjoyed in a 570S Coupé, but with the added attraction of a retractable hard-top that delivers the extra exhilaration of roof-down motoring." Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive
Electrically operated from the driver's seat using one simple control, the roof folds effortlessly to stow beneath a beautifully crafted tonneau cover that rises automatically to accommodate the lowered panels and returns to its closed position with the assistance of soft-close technology. The roof can be opened or closed in just 15 seconds, at vehicle speeds of up to 40km/h (25mph).
A glazed wind deflector can be electrically raised or lowered at the push of a button, providing further versatility with the roof up or down. The deflector reduces wind-buffeting when the roof is down and if desired can be lowered when the roof is raised to allow additional sound and fresh air into the cabin. Owners wanting to enjoy even more of the distinctive exhaust note of the new Spider can specify an optional sports system that features an ESG to channel exhaust sound towards the cabin, via the area beneath the tonneau cover.
The retractable hardtop is designed to withstand the severest conditions and is significantly more weather- and fade-resistant than fabric, yet with its operating mechanism adds just 46kg to the weight of the Spider; this is the only variance in weight between the new convertible and the 570S Coupé.
Supercar performance
The combination of lightweight carbon fibre construction and an incredibly potent 3.8-litre, twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine, means that the new 570S Spider is both more powerful and lighter than comparable convertibles, with an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 419PS-per-tonne (lightest dry weight).
Positioned behind the driver, the twin-turbocharged McLaren M838TE engine produces 570PS at 7,400rpm and torque of 600Nm between 5,000rpm and 6,500rpm. In combination with a rapid yet smooth seven-speed seamless-shift gearbox featuring Launch Control technology, the result is a luxury sports convertible with supercar acceleration from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.2 seconds and to 200km/h (124mph) in just 9.6 seconds.
Top speed is 328km/h (204mph) with the roof in place - identical to the 570S Coupé - and even with the roof lowered, the new Spider can reach 315km/h (196mph). Complementing this extreme performance is a stop-start system that contributes to overall efficiency; the McLaren 570S Spider returns official fuel economy of 10.7 litres/100km (26.6mpg) in the NEDC combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 249g/km.
https://www.netcarshow.com/mclaren/2018-570s_spider/
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McLaren 570S Spider officially revealed ahead of Goodwood debut
New 570S Spider gets same supercar pace as coupé sibling with a £19,445 premium; public debut set for Goodwood Festival of Speed
McLaren has fitted a folding hard-top to its mid-engined 570S supercar to create this, the new 570S Spider.
The Spider uses an electrically operated, twopart folding roof mechanism that’s similar to the one fitted to the 650S and 675LT Spiders. The lid takes 15sec to open or close and can be operated when the car is moving at up to 25mph.
Built around the Woking car maker’s ubiquitous Monocell II carbonfibre tub, the third Sports Series model adds 46kg to the 570S’s 1452kg kerb weight. McLaren claims it retains the same structural rigidity as the coupé.
The roof folds beneath a tonneau cover, which features the car’s most significant design change compared with the coupé version: a pair of buttresses that also support a retractable wind deflector.
The car also has a rear spoiler that sits 12mm higher than the coupé’s to counter the lift generated by the Spider’s different roof design. As such, McLaren claims the Spider has identical aerodynamic performance to the coupé. The rest of the 570S Spider’s design is identical to the coupé, including the dihedral doors.
Using the same M838TE 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and seven-speed transmission as the coupé, the 570S Spider produces 562bhp at 7400rpm and 443lb ft between 5000rpm and 6500rpm. The car has a power-to-weight ratio of 375bhp per tonne. This falls short of the coupé by 12bhp per tonne but eclipses rivals such as the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which produces 328bhp per tonne.
The 570S Spider can sprint from 0- 62mph in 3.2sec and has a maximum speed of 204mph. Its performance is identical to the coupé’s. The Spider can cover 0-124mph in 9.6sec, which is 0.1sec slower than its fixed-head sibling. It has a claimed combined fuel economy of 26.6mpg and emits 249g/km of CO2 – the same as the coupé.
The 570S Spider uses McLaren’s brake steer technology, which can reduce understeer by braking the inside rear wheel, helping to tighten the car’s trajectory.
It also has configurable electronic chassis and drivetrain control systems, including the Active Dynamics Panel, which offers three drive modes: Normal, Sport and Track. Drivers can also adjust the level of the car’s stability controls, with a Dynamic mode reducing the amount of intervention. It can also be switched off altogether.
The 570S Spider’s cabin is identical to the coupé’s, so it has McLaren’s centre console-mounted 7.0in touchscreen, which houses the infotainment system and can control features such as cabin climate settings and the audio system.
Six-way adjustable sports seats are standard, but eight-way electric seats with a memory function are available as an option. The seats can be upholstered in optional nappa leather or Alcantara. Buyers wanting the lightest specification car can opt for McLaren’s carbonfibreshelled sports seats, which are the same as those fitted to the P1 hypercar.
The 570S Spider sits on all-new 10-spoke forged alloy wheels, 19in at the front and 20in at the rear. They wear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres. Braking is via carbon-ceramic discs of 394mm (front) and 380mm (rear) diameter. The car’s steering is electrohydraulically controlled.
Three new body colours are being added to the list of choices for the Spider, with Curacao Blur, Vega Blue and Sicilian Yellow taking the total colours offered to 20. Cars can be finished with a dark grey contrast finish on the roof, A-pillars and buttresses.
The 570S Spider is on sale now, priced from £164,750 — a £19,445 premium over the coupé. This positions the car above the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which costs £154,614, but undercuts the similarly paced Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, which starts at £198,876.
The 570S Spider will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The first 400 cars to be ordered by customers will be produced in a special launch-edition guise.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ider-officially-revealed-ahead-goodwood-debut
New 570S Spider gets same supercar pace as coupé sibling with a £19,445 premium; public debut set for Goodwood Festival of Speed
McLaren has fitted a folding hard-top to its mid-engined 570S supercar to create this, the new 570S Spider.
The Spider uses an electrically operated, twopart folding roof mechanism that’s similar to the one fitted to the 650S and 675LT Spiders. The lid takes 15sec to open or close and can be operated when the car is moving at up to 25mph.
Built around the Woking car maker’s ubiquitous Monocell II carbonfibre tub, the third Sports Series model adds 46kg to the 570S’s 1452kg kerb weight. McLaren claims it retains the same structural rigidity as the coupé.
The roof folds beneath a tonneau cover, which features the car’s most significant design change compared with the coupé version: a pair of buttresses that also support a retractable wind deflector.
The car also has a rear spoiler that sits 12mm higher than the coupé’s to counter the lift generated by the Spider’s different roof design. As such, McLaren claims the Spider has identical aerodynamic performance to the coupé. The rest of the 570S Spider’s design is identical to the coupé, including the dihedral doors.
Using the same M838TE 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and seven-speed transmission as the coupé, the 570S Spider produces 562bhp at 7400rpm and 443lb ft between 5000rpm and 6500rpm. The car has a power-to-weight ratio of 375bhp per tonne. This falls short of the coupé by 12bhp per tonne but eclipses rivals such as the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which produces 328bhp per tonne.
The 570S Spider can sprint from 0- 62mph in 3.2sec and has a maximum speed of 204mph. Its performance is identical to the coupé’s. The Spider can cover 0-124mph in 9.6sec, which is 0.1sec slower than its fixed-head sibling. It has a claimed combined fuel economy of 26.6mpg and emits 249g/km of CO2 – the same as the coupé.
The 570S Spider uses McLaren’s brake steer technology, which can reduce understeer by braking the inside rear wheel, helping to tighten the car’s trajectory.
It also has configurable electronic chassis and drivetrain control systems, including the Active Dynamics Panel, which offers three drive modes: Normal, Sport and Track. Drivers can also adjust the level of the car’s stability controls, with a Dynamic mode reducing the amount of intervention. It can also be switched off altogether.
The 570S Spider’s cabin is identical to the coupé’s, so it has McLaren’s centre console-mounted 7.0in touchscreen, which houses the infotainment system and can control features such as cabin climate settings and the audio system.
Six-way adjustable sports seats are standard, but eight-way electric seats with a memory function are available as an option. The seats can be upholstered in optional nappa leather or Alcantara. Buyers wanting the lightest specification car can opt for McLaren’s carbonfibreshelled sports seats, which are the same as those fitted to the P1 hypercar.
The 570S Spider sits on all-new 10-spoke forged alloy wheels, 19in at the front and 20in at the rear. They wear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres. Braking is via carbon-ceramic discs of 394mm (front) and 380mm (rear) diameter. The car’s steering is electrohydraulically controlled.
Three new body colours are being added to the list of choices for the Spider, with Curacao Blur, Vega Blue and Sicilian Yellow taking the total colours offered to 20. Cars can be finished with a dark grey contrast finish on the roof, A-pillars and buttresses.
The 570S Spider is on sale now, priced from £164,750 — a £19,445 premium over the coupé. This positions the car above the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which costs £154,614, but undercuts the similarly paced Lamborghini Huracán Spyder, which starts at £198,876.
The 570S Spider will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The first 400 cars to be ordered by customers will be produced in a special launch-edition guise.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ider-officially-revealed-ahead-goodwood-debut
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328 km/h McLaren 570S Spider finally breaks cover
As expected, McLaren’s entry-level supercar has been given the open-top treatment. This is the 570S Spider, which the British automaker hopes will deliver the same thrilling experience as the Coupé, just with more wind in your hair.
The two-piece top is electrically operated and stows itself neatly beneath a tonneau cover. It takes 15 seconds to open or close and can be operated at speeds up to 40 km/h. The mechanism makes the Spider 46 kg heavier than the coupé.
The 570S Spider will use McLaren’s carbon-fibre MonoCell II chassis, although the rear wing has been raised by 12 mm.
The twin-turbo 3,8-litre V8 will retain its 419 kW and 600 N.m outputs, sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 570S Spider accelerates from 0-100 km/h in claimed 3,2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h with the roof down and 328 km/h with it up.
The 570S Spider will make its official debut at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed after which 400 launch editions will be produced. The newcomer will bear a starting price of £164 750 (about R2 663 350).
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/328-kmh-mclaren-570s-spider-finally-breaks-cover/
As expected, McLaren’s entry-level supercar has been given the open-top treatment. This is the 570S Spider, which the British automaker hopes will deliver the same thrilling experience as the Coupé, just with more wind in your hair.
The two-piece top is electrically operated and stows itself neatly beneath a tonneau cover. It takes 15 seconds to open or close and can be operated at speeds up to 40 km/h. The mechanism makes the Spider 46 kg heavier than the coupé.
The 570S Spider will use McLaren’s carbon-fibre MonoCell II chassis, although the rear wing has been raised by 12 mm.
The twin-turbo 3,8-litre V8 will retain its 419 kW and 600 N.m outputs, sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 570S Spider accelerates from 0-100 km/h in claimed 3,2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h with the roof down and 328 km/h with it up.
The 570S Spider will make its official debut at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed after which 400 launch editions will be produced. The newcomer will bear a starting price of £164 750 (about R2 663 350).
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/328-kmh-mclaren-570s-spider-finally-breaks-cover/
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McLaren's 570S does the topless tango
McLaren has unveiled the open-air version of its 570S and as you’d expect, the British supercar maker has done everything in its power to minimise the dynamic compromises that come with chopping a car’s roof off.
Most importantly, structural rigidity is unchanged, says McLaren, while the roof adds a weight penalty, over the 570S Coupé, of just 45kg.
Set to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 29, the 570S Spider features an electrically-retractable two-piece hardtop that can open or close at speeds of up to 40km/h. Also included is a button-operated glazed rear window/wind deflector.
The 570S Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 rated at 419kW and 600Nm, and allegedly capable of catapulting the supercar from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and up to a top speed of 328km/h, matching the Coupé on both counts.
The engine drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential-shift gearbox.
The hand-assembled McLaren is built around a carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis and features adjustable double-wishbone suspension at all four corners, offering the driver a choice between Normal, Sport and Track modes.
The car rides on new 10-spoke alloy wheels, measuring 19 inches in diameter upfront and 20 inches at the back.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/mclarens-570s-does-the-topless-tango-9799198
McLaren has unveiled the open-air version of its 570S and as you’d expect, the British supercar maker has done everything in its power to minimise the dynamic compromises that come with chopping a car’s roof off.
Most importantly, structural rigidity is unchanged, says McLaren, while the roof adds a weight penalty, over the 570S Coupé, of just 45kg.
Set to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 29, the 570S Spider features an electrically-retractable two-piece hardtop that can open or close at speeds of up to 40km/h. Also included is a button-operated glazed rear window/wind deflector.
The 570S Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 rated at 419kW and 600Nm, and allegedly capable of catapulting the supercar from 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and up to a top speed of 328km/h, matching the Coupé on both counts.
The engine drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential-shift gearbox.
The hand-assembled McLaren is built around a carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis and features adjustable double-wishbone suspension at all four corners, offering the driver a choice between Normal, Sport and Track modes.
The car rides on new 10-spoke alloy wheels, measuring 19 inches in diameter upfront and 20 inches at the back.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/mclarens-570s-does-the-topless-tango-9799198
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McLaren 570S Spider makes public debut at Goodwood
New 570S Spider gets same supercar pace as coupé sibling with a £19,445 premium
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-570s-spider-makes-public-debut-goodwood
New 570S Spider gets same supercar pace as coupé sibling with a £19,445 premium
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-570s-spider-makes-public-debut-goodwood
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How much the McLaren 570GT will cost you in SA…
The McLaren 570GT has officially arrived in South Africa as the latest member of the British automaker’s Sports Series range.
Positioned above the 570S Coupé, the GT derivative employs the same 3,8-litre twin-turbo V8, again worth 419 kW and 600 N.m, and again mated to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
But this body style features a side-hinged rear hatch (see image below), providing handy access to a 220 dm3 luggage area complemented by the 150 dm3 storage found up front. It furthermore comes fitted with a panoramic roof that makes the roofline slightly taller than that of the standard 570S, while the suspension has been retuned for comfort.
In short, McLaren says this model adds “extra comfort and practicality” to the supercar experience.
The 570GT sprints from standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,4 seconds, with McLaren saying it will cross the 200 km/h-mark in under ten seconds. Top speed comes in at 328 km/h.
So, how much for the latest version of this British supercar? Well, prices for the 570GT start at R3,5-million, a R300 000 premium over the 570S…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/how-much-the-mclaren-570gt-will-cost-you-in-sa/
The McLaren 570GT has officially arrived in South Africa as the latest member of the British automaker’s Sports Series range.
Positioned above the 570S Coupé, the GT derivative employs the same 3,8-litre twin-turbo V8, again worth 419 kW and 600 N.m, and again mated to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
But this body style features a side-hinged rear hatch (see image below), providing handy access to a 220 dm3 luggage area complemented by the 150 dm3 storage found up front. It furthermore comes fitted with a panoramic roof that makes the roofline slightly taller than that of the standard 570S, while the suspension has been retuned for comfort.
In short, McLaren says this model adds “extra comfort and practicality” to the supercar experience.
The 570GT sprints from standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 3,4 seconds, with McLaren saying it will cross the 200 km/h-mark in under ten seconds. Top speed comes in at 328 km/h.
So, how much for the latest version of this British supercar? Well, prices for the 570GT start at R3,5-million, a R300 000 premium over the 570S…
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/how-much-the-mclaren-570gt-will-cost-you-in-sa/
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McLaren 570S Spider: Why Would You Want Anything Else? - Carfection
[video=youtube;kU08GySJDNQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU08GySJDNQ[/video]
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2018 McLaren 570S Spider: Bruce Would Be Proud - Motor1 UK
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McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review
McLaren has created its most attainable drop-top by removing the roof from the 570S coupé, but none of the talent has come away with it
Should I buy one?
Plainly, yes. Much like the coupé, in every way which really ought to count, the Spider is frighteningly good. Its ability to make nonchalant GT-style progress and then back-flip spiritually and tangibly into the incision and controlled savagery of a modern mid-engined supercar threaten to place it solidly in a class of one.
At the same time there are undeniably elements which keep the Spider from the kind of stratospheric orbit where rivals appear as mere dots. The V8’s engine note, a middling gripe in the coupé, is brought to the fore by closer contact. It is not bad – yet nor is it a reason to seek out or spend time in the car, and that’s a demerit when you consider the price and competition.
As a result, there are fleeting instances when it might plausibly be more rewarding or edifying to be in a 488 Spider or even a Lamborghini Huracán. More often than not though, such thoughts are nullified by the 570S’s extraordinary drivability or its suppleness or its uncanny talent for keeping your continued enjoyment on an apparently endless feedback loop. Ten per cent less attainable than the coupé it might be, but the Spider easily qualifies for the same quota of stars in our rating.
McLaren 570S Spider
Price £164,750 Engine V8, 3799cc, twin-turbocharged petrol Power 562bhp at 7500rpm Torque 443lb ft at 5000-6500rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch auto Kerb weight 1486kg Top speed 204mph 0-62mph 3.2sec Economy 26.6mpg CO2/tax band 249g/km, 37% Rivals Honda NSX, Audi R8 V10
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/570s/first-drives/mclaren-570s-spider-2017-review
McLaren has created its most attainable drop-top by removing the roof from the 570S coupé, but none of the talent has come away with it
Should I buy one?
Plainly, yes. Much like the coupé, in every way which really ought to count, the Spider is frighteningly good. Its ability to make nonchalant GT-style progress and then back-flip spiritually and tangibly into the incision and controlled savagery of a modern mid-engined supercar threaten to place it solidly in a class of one.
At the same time there are undeniably elements which keep the Spider from the kind of stratospheric orbit where rivals appear as mere dots. The V8’s engine note, a middling gripe in the coupé, is brought to the fore by closer contact. It is not bad – yet nor is it a reason to seek out or spend time in the car, and that’s a demerit when you consider the price and competition.
As a result, there are fleeting instances when it might plausibly be more rewarding or edifying to be in a 488 Spider or even a Lamborghini Huracán. More often than not though, such thoughts are nullified by the 570S’s extraordinary drivability or its suppleness or its uncanny talent for keeping your continued enjoyment on an apparently endless feedback loop. Ten per cent less attainable than the coupé it might be, but the Spider easily qualifies for the same quota of stars in our rating.
McLaren 570S Spider
Price £164,750 Engine V8, 3799cc, twin-turbocharged petrol Power 562bhp at 7500rpm Torque 443lb ft at 5000-6500rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch auto Kerb weight 1486kg Top speed 204mph 0-62mph 3.2sec Economy 26.6mpg CO2/tax band 249g/km, 37% Rivals Honda NSX, Audi R8 V10
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/570s/first-drives/mclaren-570s-spider-2017-review