RE: McLaren 570GT: Driven

[TheRocket]

I think this is the car the MP412c should have been from the outset but good on them for getting there eventually, still yet to see a 570 in the wild though, are they selling ?

[HeMightBeBanned]

TheRocket said:

I think this is the car the MP412c should have been from the outset but good on them for getting there eventually, still yet to see a 570 in the wild though, are they selling ?

I saw one on the A34 north of Oxford last weekend. Looked superb. Much want.

[AyBee]

I wonder what the split of orders is, GT to S? I'd be ordering a GT given the choice.

[RenesisEvo]

Oddly enough having just read this thread (and replied), I set off on my afternoon's business, only to stumble across a 650S (black) and 570S (dark grey) parked next to each other. The 570S drew my attention much more, the rear styling on the 650S carried from the 12C somehow looking dated already.

[anonymous-user]

I saw one at the motor show this year. By far the car of the show for me. Stunning.

[Mr.Tremlini]

I like this McLaren. It's a McLaren, but it has a practical side, and looks better to my eyes than the S... not in white though...

[swisstoni]

Civpilot said:

MrHooky said:

Really do like this. Although I’m ashamed to say I’m struggling to tell the McLaren model line up apart. As any self confessed petrol head should be able to do, I can usually pick out a model from 100 yards – 911s easy as to whether they’ve got wide bodies/rear arch vents etc, but I just don’t know whether I’m seeing 540/570/650 when I do rarely see a McLaren.

Not that it’s an issue, and probably a good thing from McLaren's perspective. Just a frustration when I drive past not knowing what it is I’ve just seen...

Do you honestly say that you cannot tell the difference between a McLaren 650s and a McLaren 540/570?

Ok, the 540/570 are visually identical and will be impossible to tell apart but the 650 is a completely different car that does not share a single body panel with the Sports series cars.

Side on...


540C/570S

650S



Yes there is a strong family resemblance but no more so than any other manufacturer really. However if you can tell the difference between a 911 Carrera and a 911 Carrera 4 then the McLaren's should be blinding obvious

Call yourself a petrol head

ps. I think the 570GT is clearly the best car they make. With that money in the bank I can't actually think of anything I would prefer.

Good point, well illustrated, but unfortunately they do all look the fking same.

[EnglishTony]

I can tell the difference between McLarens but not 911s.

[Sam All]

RenesisEvo said:

Oddly enough having just read this thread (and replied), I set off on my afternoon's business, only to stumble across a 650S (black) and 570S (dark grey) parked next to each other. The 570S drew my attention much more, the rear styling on the 650S carried from the 12C somehow looking dated already.

Does not bode well for 650 residuals, or is the number so small it does not matter?

570 seems good value

[footsoldier]

I ordered one at the Geneva show, it will be one of this first ones, and should be here by end July-ish.
Very glad to read the good review!

Blade Silver. Nothing too lairy - will be using it most days.

[BVB]

Mclaren seem to be flogging a dead horse even when it's been buried. Yet another version of the failed MP4-12C.
Time to start again guys, come on.

[Streetrod]

BVB said:

Mclaren seem to be flogging a dead horse even when it's been buried. Yet another version of the failed MP4-12C.
Time to start again guys, come on.

Wow!! This is a truly stupid statement

[RobDickinson]

footsoldier said:

I ordered one at the Geneva show, it will be one of this first ones, and should be here by end July-ish.
Very glad to read the good review!

Blade Silver. Nothing too lairy - will be using it most days.

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BVB said:

Mclaren seem to be flogging a dead horse even when it's been buried. Yet another version of the failed MP4-12C.
Time to start again guys, come on.

lolz BVB hand in man card and leave PH...

[MikeGalos]

Don't know what "Americans" you talk to, maybe you confused Richard Hammond for one, but I've never heard ANYONE refer to a front storage compartment as a "frunk".

Maybe you heard an Argentinian and got confused?

[MikeT66]

McLaren - far, far more appealing to me than any Ferrari... and this GT looks absolutely fantastic.

If only....

[Turquoise]

Sam All said:

Does not bode well for 650 residuals, or is the number so small it does not matter?

570 seems good value

He will be along soon, don't worry...

[dxbtiger]

Turquoise said:

He will be along soon, don't worry...

Can't believe we're 3 pages in and he's not appeared tbh!

Love the car, certainly seems to be the sweetspot in the range.

[anonymous-user]

I'm looking forward to the Spider.

[schmooveboy]

MikeGalos said:

Don't know what "Americans" you talk to, maybe you confused Richard Hammond for one, but I've never heard ANYONE refer to a front storage compartment as a "frunk".

Maybe you heard an Argentinian and got confused?

I think it is what Tesla call it.

[rob.e]

BVB said:

Mclaren seem to be flogging a dead horse even when it's been buried. Yet another version of the failed MP4-12C.
Time to start again guys, come on.

work for porsche by any chance?