In 2016, McLaren unveiled one of their best releases in the last decade, the 570GT, a car that has been setting standards for GT supercars and sports cars since it was first produced. It's adored for its practicality and comfort, which are not words you'd hear from a supercar or sports car owner. Despite being among the best McLarens, the McLaren 570GT still receives some negative criticism, especially considering it's not as performance-oriented as the 570S. But the 570GT is only two-tenths of a second slower than the 570S, which is a negligible cost for its practicality and comfort. McLaren Produced the 570GT for three years before discontinuing it in 2019, and even though it wasn't the car they should have discontinued, it was one of the best they made. It measures up adequately against its alternatives, most of which are GT cars such as the Porsche 911 GT3, Bentley Continental GT, and Aston Martin Vantage. How much is a McLaren 570GT? When new, you could get a McLaren 570 GT for a starting price of around 205,000. Today, prices average around $130,000, with some units going for as low as $100,000 and below, all hail depreciation. Should you buy one? There's no reason why you shouldn't buy a McLaren 570 GT. But before you do, join us as we delve deeper into discovering what makes the car so good that it's still one of the most coveted budget sports cars today.
Built as a more road-usable version of the McLaren 570S, the 570GT was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show with enhanced comfort and practicality, setting it apart from other models. It was the most luxurious and refined McLaren during its unveiling mainly because it featured a light and airy cabin upholstered and specified with the highest quality materials. But the enhancements in comfort and practicality don't mean the McLaren 570GT is a lesser McLaren. It still retained supercar levels of driving engagement as the 570S. This results from pure McLaren design and engineering, resulting in a car that delivers breathtaking performance and increased practicality and comfort, the best attributes to look for in any GT car. Through the years that the McLaren 570GT was in production, it didn't see many changes except in the interior and suspension. The suspension upgrade was optional and was added to the car as a Sport Pack option, which took the suspension and steering system from the 570S, giving the 570GT a sharper, more responsive, and engaging driving experience. In the same year, 2018, McLaren also introduced carbon ceramic brakes as standard for that extra stopping power and an optional panoramic glass sunroof. So, if you are in the market for a 570GT, keep an eye out for 2018 and later units.
You can never have daily usability in a list of things to consider when buying a supercar and most sports cars. However, with the McClaren 570GT, it's different. The car is engineered to deliver everyday usability while offering a proper driver's car experience. This makes it a tad bit slower, and handling is a little softer, but there's no other way to have a GT car. Behind the engine, you get a not-so-often-seen 220-liter compartment, which is more like a trunk that adds more storage options to the frunk. The interior features high-quality leather as standard on the seats, and you also get well-finished interior trims, adding that luxury feel. Also, the 570GT's panoramic sunroof gives it more headroom than the 570S, making the cabin more comfortable and airy. The biggest difference that the 570GT has over the 570S is the suspension and steering, which are entirely new and re-tuned to enhance driving comfort, especially when driving long distances. This is made possible by a 15% stiffness reduction in the rear and a 10% reduction in the front suspension. But for when you need more handling, McLaren equipped the 570GT with independent adjustable and adaptive dampers that you can adjust through Normal, Sport, and Track driving modes. The driving modes also enhance engine and transmission response, enabling the car to respond accordingly, from subtle driving to an adrenalin-filled driving experience.
Underneath the beautifully contoured body of the 570GT sits a McLaren-developed twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8, churning out 562 British ponies and 443 lb.ft. The engine sends power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual mode, allowing you to enjoy a more engaging driving experience by shifting gears through the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The secret to the 570GT being so good is its carbon fiber MonoCell chassis, lightweight aluminum body panels, and doors, enabling the car to weigh just under 3,000 pounds. Before McLaren adds all the bits and pieces building up to a complete 570GT, the chassis only weighs a mere 165 pounds! Acceleration to 60mph in the 570GT from a standstill takes 3.4 seconds, and the car tops out at 204 mph. These figures might, however, decrease considering that a 570GT can be between 7 and 4 years old. But if you are a power output junkie, the McLaren 3.8-liter V8 engine is a favorite among tuners, so it shouldn't take much to get more than McLaren dared to milk from it. After all, rumors say you can download horsepower from Euro car engines.
The 570GT features a design similar to the 570S but with no visually noticeable changes except on the air intakes, cutting through the doors and into the rear fenders. But they are more than aesthetically appealing since they improve airflow to the engine. On the front, the 570GT features a pronounced point front bumper, as McLaren calls it, designed to pierce through air to reduce drag and improve airflow to the radiator and the front brakes. It also separates airflow between the car's upper and lower body, thus improving aerodynamics. The 570GT's aerodynamic design extends to the rear end, which features a higher spoiler that provides added downforce and stability and improves the car's look from behind. McLaren's signature curved tail lights surround mesh vents that enhance airflow from the engine. The exhaust tips are stealthily placed on each end of the diffuser, which is awkward, considering you'd expect them to be in the middle. Have we mentioned the doors in the McLaren 570GT open upwards? Well, McLaren prefers to call them dihedral doors, and they're designed to make entering and getting out of the car easy. But we all know the purpose of cool doors on cars such as the 570GT.
The McLaren 570GT is tailored for daily usability, offering practicality and comfort unrivaled by any car in its class. You get electrically adjustable and heated leather seats with memory function as standard. The seats are more than accommodating and sinking into them is satisfying, to put it mildly. Interior trims are lined with premium materials, including aluminum, carbon fiber, and leather that stretches from the door cards to the dashboard and steering wheel. Speaking of the steering wheel, just like the seats, it's electrically adjustable and has easy entry/exit functions that activate when you turn off the car when stepping out and open the door when stepping inside the car.
Inside the 570GT, you get an 8-speaker McLaren Plus Audio Plus sound system as standard, but for a better audio experience, try to find a 570GT with the 12-speaker and 1280-watt Bowers and Wilkins sound system. It's re-tuned to offer a different interior acoustic of the 570GT. A 7-inch infotainment screen 'floats' at the middle of the dash and controls various vehicle features, including seat heating controls and air conditioning. Like all McLaren cars produced during its time, the McLaren 570GT is equipped with a Plethora of comfort, driver assist, and safety features. These include but are not limited to front and rear parking sensors, ABS, driveline traction control, navigation system, parking assist, and the essential features in any infotainment display such as dual-channel satellite radio.
The McLaren 570GT adds refined comfort, luxury, and practicality to an addictive driving experience, making it the perfect daily driver sports car. Additionally, the 570GT's styling speaks volumes about its capabilities. From the menacing front grille to its well-sculpted side profile, it demands attention on the road wherever you go. How much is a McLaren 570GT in 2023? It's pretty easy to find units listed for around $100,000, but not without minor issues that you can live with. For a better chance at getting a clean unit, budget for approximately $130,000. Which model year should you get? 2018 and 2019 570GTs are better than 2016 and 2017 units, considering that they have a refreshed interior and exterior, and some have the optional suspension and steering upgrades borrowed from the 570S. If you are currently in the market for a McLaren 570GT, you can buy one on Exotic Car Trader. Be sure to watch out for our McLaren 570GT listings, and you might find a spec that matches your taste. Also, if you have an eye for McLarens, check out our McLaren listings.
The McLaren 570GT is among the most practical sports cars, and it's undoubtedly one of the best value for money sports cars you can buy today. Its practicality doesn't make it any less of a McLaren, as it is thrilling and engaging to drive, especially because it is rear-wheel-drive, which is how sports cars should be built. Tailored for comfort and daily usability, the McLaren 570GT is the perfect daily driver supercar, so don't let anyone sell you into buying anything else.
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