McLaren’s new GT car will be called the McLaren GT. And we can exclusively confirm that it will have a rear end. Wheels, lights and everything.
A new teaser picture released today showcases the new Grand Tourer’s svelte rear profile, while a video (see below) showcases the car’s side and front.
The full thing will be revealed next week, on 15 May at exactly 1pm (BST). Until then, we know only this: this is not a replacement for any current McLaren hyper or supercar, but a standalone, brand new entry that combines supercar-y-ness with GT-y-ness. We’re definitely not confused. Nope.
Think Aston DB11 or Bentley Continental GT rival. As such, McLaren’s car will get a V8 similar to the one stuffed in the middle of the 720S, along with a carbon fibre tub. It’ll weigh less than 1,500kg which is quite light for what promises to be a mind-bendingly capable Thing. About 70 per cent of the car will be new, including every single body panel.
It’s not a front-engined GT, but a mid-engined one, though McLaren’s boss Mike Flewitt told TG earlier in the year that “when you drive it I guarantee you won’t wish the engine was in the front. It’s not a cut-down saloon car”.
So it’ll be fast, but because it’s called GT and is a Grand Tourer, will be luxurious and practical too. So the rear boot will apparently accommodate skis and a golf bag. And there’s more space in the front boot too.
Stay tuned for the full reveal…
