After unveiling five China-only MSO Cabeen
Collection 570GT models last year in April, McLaren is now bringing a sixth and
final car of the limited edition series to the U.S, aimed at buyers who
appreciate distinctive Chinese design elements.
The car was on display this past Friday at the
annual Lunar New Year celebration in Beverly Hills, where it will also go on
sale exclusively through the automaker’s local dealer – McLaren Beverly Hills.
For starters, this 570GT in particular has a VIN
number ending in 888888, in order to commemorate the Luna New Year: Year of the
Pig. It was created by MSO (McLaren Special Operations) together with
Chinese fashion designer and entrepreneur, Mr. Cabbeen. It features an MSO
Bespoke Obsidian Black paint and a hand-painted dragon design in Gloss
Speedline Gold on both door inserts. Also available are the new 15-spoke GT
wheels and the Gloss Speedline Gold brake calipers.
Inside, there are more sculptural dragons
embroidered in gold on the Alcantara center front tunnel and the rear luggage
deck, plus the MSO Defined Carbon Sill Covers.
Powering the McLaren 570GT is a twin-turbo 3.8-liter
V8 engine, producing 570 PS and 600 Nm of torque. In a
straight line, it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds,
before maxing out at 328 km/h. Compared to the 570S, the GT version
features an extra luggage compartment and a softer setup.