The new 570GT with S Handling Pack
Discussion
When the 570GT was launched and as soon as I had seen the spec I suggested on this site that Mclaren would be wise to combine the suspension and brakes of the 570S with the GT’s body to make the perfect 570 model, and that is exactly what they have now done.
You can now order the 570GT with the optional “S Handling Pack” for £4900. Plus the Ceramic brakes are now going to be standard on the GT as well as the S.
Will we see a spider version, I suspect so. The 570 is now pretty much perfect in its segment and way ahead of the competition
You can now order the 570GT with the optional “S Handling Pack” for £4900. Plus the Ceramic brakes are now going to be standard on the GT as well as the S.
Will we see a spider version, I suspect so. The 570 is now pretty much perfect in its segment and way ahead of the competition
The GT came standard with steel brakes, slower steering, softer springs and less aggressive tires. Some commented that is was not as focused as the S.
So what McLaren have done is make the ceramic brakes standard on the GT now and offer the option of the S's suspension, and Corsa tires as the handling pack.
You will still need to option the sports exhaust if you want a little more noise but what you now have is the added practicality of the GT body and subjectively its better looks with the more dynamic chassis of the S. What’s not to love?
So what McLaren have done is make the ceramic brakes standard on the GT now and offer the option of the S's suspension, and Corsa tires as the handling pack.
You will still need to option the sports exhaust if you want a little more noise but what you now have is the added practicality of the GT body and subjectively its better looks with the more dynamic chassis of the S. What’s not to love?
RamboLambo said:
Yeah I mentioned a 570 "GTS" to the McLaren team years ago as the ideal combo.
Is the "S" pack just brakes and suspension or does it include "track pack" items like racing seats, spoiler etc..
What do you mean by see a spider version ? A GT spider ? How would that differ to the current 570S spider ?
I could be wrong but I think the the spider has the GT's chassis set up, please correct me if I am wrongIs the "S" pack just brakes and suspension or does it include "track pack" items like racing seats, spoiler etc..
What do you mean by see a spider version ? A GT spider ? How would that differ to the current 570S spider ?
At the end of the day what McLaren are doing is giving you choices which has to be great. You now have the chance to spec your GT in a way that replicates the dynamics of the S. It will still be quieter and have more luggage space but more focused as a road rocket.
The fact that McLaren is willing to listen to customers’ requests is to be applauded. Focus groups rarely give the customer what they really want
The fact that McLaren is willing to listen to customers’ requests is to be applauded. Focus groups rarely give the customer what they really want
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