2020 McLaren GT: The Lovechild Of A GT And Sports Car
We don’t have much hope or signs if McLaren would ever entire the SUV universe, but the 2020 McLaren GT is a supercar that is thrilling, yet refined, dynamic and engaging. The flip-up dihedral doors are an iconic feature of a sports car while the above-average space and comfort are a distinctive aspect of a Grand Tourer – thus the 2020 McLaren GT has got the best of both worlds!
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The interiors are where it gets extravagant. Unlike most GTs or even huge cars like the Camry, McLaren GT offers about 15.5 cubic feet of space – enough to store your golf bag without any cramping. However, the car does suffer from a shortage of storing smaller, everyday items. Besides a couple of side pockets and cup holders, the car does not much space for loose items.
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The interiors are all done in Nappa leather trim, one can upgrade to the soft-grain luxury leather or Alcantara® as well. The rear luggage bay has the option of the SuperFabric® the innovative woven fabric infused with a layer of tiny armoured guard plates providing increased resistance to stains, cuts, nicks and abrasions, as well as being breathable, easy to clean and quick to dry.
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The solid composite roof is standard on the new GT, with a Panoramic Glass Roof, however, you can additionally add the Privacy Glass or Electrochromic Panoramic Roof, using an electrical charge that passes through the glass panel and acts on particles contained within, it can switch from opaque to transparent via five stages in-between at the touch of a button. The rearview camera is placed at the driver’s console than the regular multimedia unit in the middle.
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A high-gloss Piano Black finish for the central infotainment screen control the window switches, gear-selector console and air-vent housings, with brushed aluminium and brushed satin-silver decorative elements. Sophisticated hidden-until-lit ambient lighting also features: cold to the touch and seemingly solid metallic, subtle chrome trim highlights are embedded in the door casings and passenger side of the dashboard, and glow softly once the ignition sequence is activated. Six colours can be individually selected via the central touchscreen.
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The steering is heavy in whichever mode you drive and compliments the carbon fibre chassis. The bespoke MonoCell II-T monocoque – the T denoting ‘Touring’, which means there is a structure over the engine that also forms part of the underside for the luggage compartment – adds on to the unparalleled driving dynamics and the lightest-in-class weight of 1,530 kg (DIN). To add the extra room for luggage the engine is placed 5 inches below than what is seen in the McLaren 720S. The airflow and exhaust are placed as low as possible below the bumper.
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Power comes from a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating 620S and 630Nm placing the car it between the 570S and 720S. The McLaren GT’s acceleration figures are that of just 3.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h and hit a top speed of 326km/h. The suspension is a double-wishbone design in lightweight aluminium, paired with hydraulic dampers, an array of sensors and a power control unit to deliver Proactive Damping Control (PDC).
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Some cars are recognised for their powerful performance and design or their beauty, the McLaren falls into the latter. Priced at $210,000 the car offers a get visual and driving experience. The slope effect is different and stylish. While you still have the options of the Porsche 911, Aston Martin DB11 or the Bentley Continental GT, none of them gives you the experience that the McLaren GT does!
