McLaren
570S Coupe
McLaren
has completed its three tier model strategy with the global reveal of the first
in its Sports Series family: the McLaren 570S Coupé. This pure sports car, with
driver optimised layout and electrifying performance, shares its DNA with the
McLaren Super Series and Ultimate Series that sit above it in the range
hierarchy. The Sports Series introduces McLaren race-derived technologies and
design values to a new segment and audience.
Like
every McLaren, the performance of the 570S Coupé is breathtaking. It combines,
as its names suggests, a power output of 570 PS (562 bhp) with light weight
construction to give a class leading power-to-weight ratio of 434 PS per tonne.
The 570S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, while 200 km/h
(124 mph) is reached in just 9.5 seconds with the pace not letting up till the
car reaches a top speed of 328 km/h (204 mph).
The
Coupé is the first bodystyle to be shown in the Sports Series, highlighting the
latest evolution of the McLaren design philosophy. The 'shrinkwrapped',
aerodynamically-optimised form will be seen in public for the first time at the
115th New York International Auto Show. The McLaren design team has created a
shape of beauty highlighted by details such as the rear flying buttresses that
increase downforce as well as adding grace, and complex door tendons that
direct additional air to cool the mid-mounted V8 engine.
The
Sports Series features an evolution of the 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine,
named M838TE, with 30 percent of components bespoke to the new model.
Engineered by McLaren, it produces 570 PS (562 bhp) at 7,400 rpm, and 600 Nm (443
lb ft) of torque at 5,000-6,500 rpm. Power is delivered through a seven-speed
SSG transmission, and transferred to the road through the rear wheels. This
power is brought under control with standard-fit carbon ceramic brakes, fitted
behind a newly designed range of forged alloy wheel options with P Zero™ Corsa
tyres as standard from McLaren technical partner, Pirelli - 225/35/R19 on the
front and 285/35/R20 on the rear.
The
unique carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis has been newly designed with more of a
focus on day-to-day usability, offering improved ingress and egress from the
cabin. It is incredibly strong and stiff yet weighs less than 80 kg, offering
optimum levels of protection. This lightweight structure, and the use of
aluminium body panels, contributes to a dry weight of as low as 1,313 kg
(2,895lbs), almost 150 kg lighter than its closest competitor.
Minimised
weight and a turbocharged engine doesn't just bring great performance. The 570S
also delivers excellent fuel efficiency and emissions for car that is also a
member of the 200 mph club, with fuel economy of 25.5 mpg on the EU combined
cycle, and emissions of 258 g/km. For the US market, this means exemption from
gas guzzler tax.