We have seen the McLaren GT before in its prototype version and McLaren has finally teased the production spec model. The new McLaren is a Gran Tourer and the brand has decided to call it GT (without any suffix or prefix). As we are aware that McLarens are categorised into three segments- Sports, Super and Ultimate Series, the upcoming GT will be positioned between the Sports and Super segment. In fact, McLaren has said that the GT will be slightly different having a mix of cross-country abilities and McLaren’s dynamic and agile characteristics. The McLaren GT also takes inspiration from the Speedtail.
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As customary as it could be, the new teaser gives just a slight idea of its design and aerodynamics, leaving us curious about the rest. However, it reveals the silhouette and rear of the car and the outline looks pretty much identical to the 720 S. The air ducts on the bulbous rear haunches are sizeable and the tail looks angular housing the integrated spoiler. However, it gets dual exhaust pipes and different LED lights.
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The McLaren GT will also be powered by the 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged, V8 engine.
The McLaren GT will get a centre mounted engine which is unlike other models. The engine in the question is the same 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged, V8 engine which will be differently tuned and given it’s a GT, it’s not expected to have the outright performance of track-focused cars like the McLaren 600lt Spider or even the 720 S.The McLaren GT will make its first public appearance on May 15.
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