British supercar maker McLaren has announced a number of updates to its Sports Series range to bolster its Coupe and GT models in an effort to better align them with the 570S Spider launched last year.
The biggest changes are found on the 570GT which now gets carbon-ceramic brake discs as standard. There’s also the option of a Sport Pack that allows buyers to bring the dynamic settings from the 570S to the 570GT.
McLaren says the Sport Pack has been derived from customer requests to better balance sharp handling with the GT’s comfort and body style.
For an extra $13,100, the Sport Pack brings the steering rack, damper actuators and uprights, adaptive damping, steering and Electronic Stability Control from the 570S. It also adds Pirelli P-Zero Corsa hoops.
McLaren Automotive Executive Director, Global Sales and Marketing, Jolyon Nash said, “The changes for 2018 make every model in the range even more compelling; customers attracted by the McLaren blend of lightweight, carbon fibre construction and mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged V8 engine combining to deliver thrilling performance, can now choose from an even wider range of colours, materials and features.”
“Additionally, with the new 570GT Sport Pack, we have reacted to market requests for a 570GT with the driving dynamics of the 570S Coupe. This optional handling package gives the same chassis setup as the Coupe, while retaining the luxurious features, luggage space and looks of the 570GT.”
Five new, Design Edition Packs have also been introduced for the 570GT. The new 570GT Design Editions are: Silica White exterior with Saddle Tan and Carbon Black interior; Pacific Blue with Jet Black and Areia (cream); Blade Silver with Natural Tan and Carbon Black; Fire Black with Jet Black and Areia; and Storm Grey with Jet Black and Almond White.
Interestingly, the colour and trim choices introduced last year on the 570S: Curacao Blue, Vega Blue and Sicilian Yellow are now available across the Sport Series range.
The 570GT also gets an ingenious electrochromic roof which allows buyers to change the opacity of the glass to vary the level of tint.
The 12mm taller rear spoiler from the Track Pack is now available on all models, as are new lightweight 10-spoke forged alloy wheels and Liquid Black painted brake calipers.
The Track Pack option remains available on the 570S Coupe and now brings the choice of six Alcantara interiors.
2018 Sports Series pricing (excludes on-road costs):
McLaren 540C: $350,000
McLaren 570S Coupe: $395,000
McLaren 570GT: $415,000
McLaren 570S Spider: $435,750
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