McLaren’s GT gets more power, less weight and minor styling changes, making it even more potent.
Wave goodbye to the McLaren GT and roll out the red carpet for the McLaren GTS. McLaren's somewhat practical supercar has been rechristened; ready for a game of 'spot the difference'?
At first glance, you might think, "What's changed?"
The GTS boasts a new, more assertive front bumper, now sporting wider air intakes. Look over its shoulders, and you’ll spot taller and more pronounced air scoops. Subtle, yet significant. And for those who love a splash of newness, there are fresh paint colours, a snazzy wheel design, and of course, exclusive GTS badging.
Under the hood, the GTS’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 is getting more air thanks to those larger intakes, and it's making good use of it. Power has been dialled up to 626bhp.
How, you ask? Through “increased crankshaft torque enabled by more aggressive combustion phasing and revised ignition timing”.
McLaren claims the century sprint remains a swift 3.2 seconds, and yes, it still maxes out at an exhilarating 326km/h. All this power is gracefully handled by the seven-speed gearbox.
The GTS has also gone on a diet, shedding 10kg from the old GT, now weighing in at a respectable 1,520kg. Credit goes to the carbon tub.
The standard electro-hydraulic steering, adaptive dampers, and carbon ceramic brakes have also been specially tuned for the GTS, ensuring that it’s not just a supercar, but a supercar with finesse.
You might wonder, "Isn't this supposed to be McLaren’s grand tourer?" Well, the GT always felt more like a supercar than its grand tourer rivals and the GTS seems to be continuing that trend.
You can amp up the supercar feel with an 'underbody carbon pack' for that extra sporty look. And yes, it still comes with Comfort, Sport, and Track modes for a tailored driving experience. For those moments you just so happen to be driving on a race track.
There is a nod to practicality, though. The upgraded nose lift system now raises ground clearance from 110mm to 130mm in just four seconds – more than twice as fast as before, making those pesky bumps less of a hassle.
Inside, comfort takes the front seat with standard comfort seats and familiar screens, including a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a 7.0-inch central touchscreen.
The optional electrochromic glass panoramic roof remains, while new interior ‘schemes’ known as Performance and TechLux offer a range of materials and options.