McLaren GT Series Coupe, starting at 175700 £

The McLaren GT Series Coupe impresses with 635 HP and an attractive starting price of 175700 £ . Here are all the details at a glance.

about £175,714
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McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.90 L

Design & Presence

The McLaren GT Series wears grand-tourer intent with supercar poise: lengthy bonnet, flowing haunches and a low-slung roof that give it a striking road presence without the in-your-face theatrics of a track car. At 4,683 mm long and 2,045 mm wide the GT looks planted and mature, while a 1,213 mm height keeps the silhouette sleek and aerodynamic. Details such as sculpted air intakes and discreet rear surfacing balance elegance with function, so the GT reads as a high-end long-distance machine rather than a pure weekend toy.

Interior & Usability

The cabin mixes tactile luxury with performance restraint: quality leathers and supportive seats meet a driver-focused layout where essentials are close at hand and clutter is minimal. It is a true two-seater, so the interior feels intimate and well insulated at highway speeds, and the dual-clutch automatic delivers smooth shifts without interrupting the ambiance. Controls are straightforward with a modern infotainment screen and tactile climate switches, making the GT easy to live with on longer tours.

Space & Everyday Practicality

Practicality is a headline item for this McLaren: the front trunk and rear luggage area combine for about 420 litres of load space, enough for two large suitcases or a weekend’s worth of gear, which is unusually generous for an exotic two-seater. The single-cabin layout means no rear seats to worry about, so daily usability is really about cargo and access — both of which are considered for the GT. With a curb weight near 1,520 kg, entry and exit are easy compared with more extreme carbon-track cousins, and the 72‑litre tank helps on longer trips.

Driving & Handling

Under the hood sits a compact, turbocharged V8 producing 635 hp and 630 Nm of torque, which serves the GT’s grand-tourer brief with both urgency and authority; 0–100 km/h is dispatched in about 3.2 seconds and top speed is around 326 km/h. The rear-wheel-drive layout and McLaren’s precise chassis tuning deliver sharp turn-in and a neutral balance while the suspension setup softens enough to make multi-hour stretches comfortable. The result is a car that can be driven hard on mountain roads yet remain composed and civil on long motorway runs.

Efficiency, Consumption & Range

Performance comes at the cost of fuel economy: the official consumption figure is around 11.9 L/100 km with CO2 roughly 270 g/km, so expect real-world mixed driving to be in that ballpark or higher under enthusiastic use. With a 72-litre fuel tank, the theoretical range on a full tank is roughly 600 km, which translates to comfortable intercity legs but not endless autonomy for back-to-back touring without refuelling. Premium fuel and higher running costs should be factored into ownership calculations, particularly for those using the GT as a frequent long-distance machine.

Assistance & Infotainment

Technology is focused and functional rather than flashy: the infotainment system supports smartphone connectivity and navigation on a responsive screen, but McLaren keeps the emphasis on driving engagement rather than gadget-laden menus. Driver assistance fits the GT’s character with items like adaptive cruise control, parking sensors and cameras for everyday convenience, while more invasive autonomous systems are deliberately limited. The overall setup prioritizes clarity and ease of use so that tech helps the journey without distracting from it.

Who is it for?

The McLaren GT Series is aimed at drivers who want exotic performance packaged with genuine grand-tourer usability — a sports car that can swallow luggage and cover long distances in comfort while still delivering supercar acceleration and handling. Current versions include the McLaren GT Series GTS Petrol Automatic Rear-Wheel Drive, 635 HP, 11.9 L/100 km, which illustrates the model’s blend of power and real-world touring capability. Buyers should expect high running costs and limited passenger capacity, but in return receive a rare mix of everyday usability and blistering performance.

Costs and Consumption

Price
175700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1520 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Width
2045 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.20 s
Max Speed
-
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
3994 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
McLaren
Is the McLaren GT Series offered with different drivetrains?

The McLaren GT Series is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.