In late January this year, McLaren unveiled the new
MSO X, a limited-production model based on the 570S. Commissioned by McLaren
Newport Beach for 10 affluent individuals, all examples were gathered together
for a client delivery event, which was well documented.
The MSO X is heavily inspired by the 570S GT4, and
gains quite a number of components to transform it into a “race car for the
road.” The add-ons include a large rear wing, carbon-fibre roof scoop, front
dive planes, a titanium sports exhaust system, Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres and
new bonnet.
There’s function to accompany the new form, with the
rear wing generating up to 100 kg of extra downforce. Those bonnet vents also
work together with the wing and to direct air towards the snorkel. Certain
existing components have also been replaced with carbon-fibre ones to help
reduce weight.
Like the exterior, the interior showcases
carbon-fibre with minimal restraint, as seen on the monocoque, seats, sill
plates and bulkhead. The centre tunnel storage bin is also removed to lighten
the car further, and you get plenty of racing-esque equipment – telemetry and
camera suite, plus a six-point racing harnesses with a colour-coded harness
bar.
