McLaren GT Woking's first Gran Turismo
Any
McLaren
is designed and tuned to be able to ride on the circuit with solvency but, of the entire range, this is the
most pleasant
model
to travel
fast on the road.
The British firm has a long and successful track record in competition since the sixties, when driver
Bruce McLaren
decided to make the leap to building
his own racing cars
. Since then, Woking cars have won
182 Formula 1 grands prix
, making the brand
second-best
behind Ferrari.
Road vehicle production began on an 'experimental' basis in
1992
, with the
McLaren F1
, but it was not until
2010
that McLaren created
McLaren Automotive
for production of series models. In this decade several supercars and some extreme models have been launched in limited editions, but to date
there was no Gran Turismo in the range
with the classic connotations that these acronyms imply.
The McLaren GT wants to fill this gap, that of the great sports cars that, without sacrificing
first-rate dynamics, allow long trips
with a high degree of comfort and, in addition, offer a
certain versatility
for daily use, provided that they are not need more than two seats.
The new coupe continues to maintain an absolutely sporty technology, with a very light
monocoque
chassis
made of carbon fiber
, a
4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine
that develops
620 horsepower
or
suspensions and brakes of maximum efficiency
when making use demanding of them.
But the big difference is in
ride comfort and
luggage
space
.
No luggage problem
For the latter, a rear piece has been added to the monocoque that allows to
lengthen the length of the car
and achieve a
420-liter boot
, a not inconsiderable figure in a car with a central engine.
Of course, with little height and irregular shapes, although it makes up for it thanks to its enormous depth.
In addition, it is complemented by a
second 150-liter boot in
front, this absolutely square and usable.
Regarding comfort, both the independent double wishbone suspension on each wheel as well as the brakes and the steering have been tuned with a
less radical configuration
. The
electronically controlled
adaptive dampers
are softer, especially in comfort mode, while the brakes have a softer feel at low speeds, as does the steering, which has
greater assistance in maneuvering
and slow driving.
With all this, the body of the occupants will suffer less on long trips, but that does not mean that a
very sporty behavior
is dispensed with
, especially in
sport modes
and, of course, on the
track
, designed to roll on the track.
The interior is even more sober than that of other McLaren, with the necessary elements to
enjoy without limits at the wheel
... and few more luxuries.
Even though the finishes are fine,
more sophisticated details are
lacking
in the materials used for the buttons and knobs.
Basically, the dashboard consists of a small
digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch center screen
for the infotainment system, which now carries a much faster operating system.
A pleasure to travel
On a trip through the
Alps area
, between Switzerland and France, we were able to verify all those differentiating characteristics of the McLaren GT, which, in effect, allows to travel long distances with a
comfort far superior
to that of its brothers, although it is also capable of fully satisfy our sporting concerns on mountain roads, with impeccable behavior. For both, sportiness and comfort, light seats help that support the body perfectly and have an
ideal cushion
.
The way the engine delivers power, as well as the shift from gear to gear of the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, is also
smoother and quieter
than other models in the range.
But we must not forget that the sport mode and, especially the track, enhance the sportiness of the car and bring it closer to that of any McLaren.
And, despite its more 'leisurely' philosophy, the GT continues to offer impressive performance figures, such as acceleration from
0 to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds
or a maximum speed of
326 km / h
.
Its price is also somewhat more content and 'only' costs
228,000 euros
.
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