PistonHeads Expert Opinion
The 570S is part of McLarenโs โSports Seriesโ range, sitting below the โSuper Seriesโ cars such as the 720S and the โUltimate Seriesโ limited-run monsters like the Speedtail or the Senna. It comes in three flavours โ the regular coupe, the softer-edged GT (which is longer and gets an extra boot in the rear as well as the one under the bonnet) and a convertible version.
Now, the 570S might be the entry-level McLaren, but thatโs a bit like describing a precious stone as being an โentry-level diamondโ โ itโs still pretty sparkling. You still get carbonfibre monocoque construction, a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 capable of 200mph performance, and the sort of handling youโd expect from a brand with eight F1 constructorsโ championships under its belt.
The problem for the 570S is that itโs competing with some very talented rivals, including the Aston Martin Vantage, Mercedes AMG GT and Porsche 911 Turbo. And while the Porsche may be an easier everyday proposition and the AMG or Aston feel more thunderously muscular, nothing, if sheer speed and agility are what matter most to you, beats a McLaren.