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We had high hopes for this car as the first in […]","datePublished":"2019-07-02","dateModified":"2019-07-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Let’s takea more in-depth look.Structure and overall characteristicsAs with all McLarens, the new GT has a carbon fibre structure for strength, rigidity, dynamics and kerbweight.Its elegant exterior lines are pure Grand Tourer and thesignature ‘hammerhead line’ runs horizontally across the nose to draw the eyesout to the side. At the rear, the fixed rear wing and significant exhaust pipesremind us this is a vehicle that can offer supercar performance.You won’t fail to miss the 21-inch alloy rear wheels,either, which are the largest ever fitted to a McLaren.Another key feature are the muscular rear fenders thatprovide an homage to Grand Touring history, but also incorporate the new GT’sair intakes for high-temperature radiators that cool the engine.Power and performanceSpeaking of the engine, the GT boasts a 4.0-litre,twin-turbo V8 engine with 620PS, which can reach nought to 62mph in just 3.2seconds. The maximum speed of the GT is 203mph, although relatively fewparticipants in grand touring are ever likely to witness the speedo gettingquite that high.This is a superlight car – with a power-to-weight ratio ofjust 405PS-per-tonne – and that feeling of weightlessness is boosted byhydraulic steering that also kicks in at low speeds to help with urban parking.Interior and comfortThe GT’s engine and exhaust system have been perfectlypositioned to improve the volume, shape and overall usability of the luggagebay, with McLaren promising you could get a golf bag or your ski boots andcases in the back with ease.Even another 150-litres’ worth of storage at the frontdoesn’t impose upon the cabin, which McLaren said is “designed todelight” on longer journeys.We’re sure that’s perfectly true as well, with streamlined,heated, electrically-adjustable seats that have the ideal amount of padding andback support for driver comfort.Glazed C-pillars and rear-quarter windows have beenincorporated into the design, which adds to the interior light and makes thearea feel even more spacious, at the same time as improving vision.In the GT, you’ll also find the most sophisticatedinfotainment system McLaren has ever fitted, complete with HERE navigationmapping and real-time traffic information, telephony, media streaming and voiceactivation, all from a driver interface similar to a smartphone.Another great feature is the 12.3-inch TFT screen directlyin front of the driver, which looks like something you’d find on an aircraftand will perform cool tricks like showing the image behind the vehicle whenreverse gear is selected, all at eye level for maximum convenience.Everything inside is finished off with a Nappa leather trimthat can be upgraded to even more luxurious leather – and McLaren is evenmaking cashmere available as an option by the end of the year.Cashmere! Can you get any more luxe than that? It’s thefirst time this material has ever been used in a production vehicle too, soexpect considerable excitement over its comfort when the first cars fitted withit are rolled off the production line.Overall verdictsMcLaren’s Mike Flewitt said creating the first true GrandTourer meant the brand had to go deep into the history of Grand Touring whilealso remaining true to all the classic McLaren philosophies of designingsuperlight vehicles.“This is a car that redefines the notion of a GrandTourer in a way that only a McLaren could,” he said.“The new McLaren GT clearly stands out both as a newtype of McLaren and a cutting-edge interpretation of a Grand Tourer for a newera,” agreed design director Rob Melville.This is a compelling blend of design, innovation, engagementand true supercar performance – and if it doesn’t make a new generation ofGrand Tourers want to get out there on the open road, then we don’t know whatwill.You’ll find the McLaren GT available to order now, with delivery starting from the end of 2019 and prices beginning at \u00a3163,000."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"An in-depth look at McLaren’s new superlight grand tourer","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mclaren-gt\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]