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SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

0-100 kph (0-62mph)

3.4

SECONDS

McLAREN 570GT

Top Speed

328

KPH

204

MPH

McLAREN 570GT

0-200 kph (0-124mph)

9.8

SECONDS

McLAREN 570GT

Power & Torque

570

600

McLAREN 570GT

249

G/KM

EU - Sports Series

Dry Weight

1,350

/ 2,976

McLAREN 570GT (Lightest)

Weight Distribution

42 : 58

% Front :% Rear
Sports Series

Summary of Contents for 540C

Page 1: ...1 McLAREN SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE...

Page 2: ...e McLaren Sports Series is fitted with a 3 8 litre twin turbocharged V8 producing 540PS and 540Nm within the 540C and 570PS and 600Nm within the 570S and 570GT models Power is transferred through to t...

Page 3: ...33 Tyres 35 Brakes 36 ESC 37 Powertrain Engine 39 Controls Engine and Gearbox 40 Exhaust 43 Fuel System 44 Interior Design 45 Digital Instrument Cluster 46 McLaren Track Telemetry 47 Interior Trim 48...

Page 4: ...vations 101 Technical Highlights 102 Standard Optional Content 103 5 0 THE SHORT STORY Exterior Features 105 Interior Features 107 6 0 THE LONG STORY Panoramic Roof 109 Touring Deck Bulkhead 110 The D...

Page 5: ...5 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 1 0 SPORTS SERIES COUP AT A GLANCE...

Page 6: ...d winning McLaren P1 and our Formula 1 race team The most attainable and useable McLaren to date Pure McLaren DNA throughout Classic Sportscar layout rear wheel drive mid engine Ultra light chassis Ca...

Page 7: ...of McLaren design philosophy where as in nature beauty is a by product of function Designed around the driver and the optimised technical package a shrink wrapped aerodynamic body delivers class lead...

Page 8: ...ll lightweight options fitted 146 kg 322 lb lighter Coupled with McLaren s award winning fully exposed V8 engine delivers the highest power to weight ratio 434 PS 428 BHP per tonne in the segment Spor...

Page 9: ...RE STANDARD OPTION 540C CLUB AERO PACK Front Aero Aero Blades Side Skirts Rear Diffuser Unpainted finish N A 570S SPORT AERO PACK Front Aero Aero Blades Side Skirts Rear Diffuser Painted Dark Palladiu...

Page 10: ...DS McLAREN 570S 03 Top Speed 328KPH 204MPH McLAREN 570S 02 0 200 kph 0 124mph 9 5 SECONDS McLAREN 570S 05 Power Torque 570PS 600Nm McLAREN 570S 06 CO2 249G KM EU Sports Series 04 Dry Weight 1 313 KG 2...

Page 11: ...touch screen infotainment system Satellite Navigation 4 Speaker Audio System Bluetooth Telephony and Media Streaming iPod and iPhone connectivity 3x USB and 1x Auxiliary Input Wi Fi and tethering sup...

Page 12: ...Safety Convenience Front and Rear Parking Sensors Rear Parking Camera Vehicle Tracking System Volumetric Alarm Upgrade Branded Matt Set Car Cover 04 Body Special and Elite Paint Carbon Fibre Door Mirr...

Page 13: ...Laren interiors Carbon Fibre Branded Sill Finishers Carbon Fibre Seat Backs Carbon Fibre Interior Components including Steering wheel clasp IRIS surround bezel Centre console and door switch backs Car...

Page 14: ...erior Paint Colour MSO Bespoke Paint Finish MSO Defined Exterior Door Insert 02 Interior MSO Defined coloured Seatbelts McLaren Orange Red Yellow MSO Defined Carbon Fibre Interior Air Vents Unique Sti...

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Page 16: ...dampers mean the Sports Series is equally at home in urban or on track environments 570S models receive further tuning with the emphasis on performance Aluminium Body Panels Aluminium has been utilise...

Page 17: ...they meet the rear deck and built in rear spoiler Superforming Rear Deck Rear Window Engine Bay Intricate detailing on the rear deck is achieved as a result of a process called Superform hot aluminiu...

Page 18: ...lable in either a Silver Stealth or Diamond Cut finish See specific section for availability EXTERIOR OPTIONAL FEATURES 4 New Optional Colours 3 new Elite colours Vermillion Red Ventura Orange Bourbon...

Page 19: ...Bluetooth and Audio Media player with Auxiliary and USB x3 connections TFT LCD Instrument Cluster This new digital instrument cluster provides super clear information and includes features such as Tur...

Page 20: ...o offer Carbon Fibre Interior Components The CF interior components pack includes the steering wheel spokes extended paddles and switch pack surrounds replacing the Black Sparkle metallic finish As se...

Page 21: ...21 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 3 0 SPORTS SERIES COUP THE LONG STORY...

Page 22: ...time on a McLaren production vehicle the front profile has been styled with a clear central peak at the air pressure point dividing air flow into a quadrant above and below the vehicle and also to the...

Page 23: ...s than 75 Kg 165 lb allowing for a best in class chassis weight lowest overall weight and the best power to weight ratio 434PS 428BHP per tonne lightest As part of this development revisions to the fr...

Page 24: ...eater operating range effectively giving the occupant more space to enter and exit the vehicle The doors are produced primarily from aluminium to keep weight low despite the intricate design The upper...

Page 25: ...An advanced and intricate door design inspired by P1 provides an ultra efficient intake to supplement the side intakes that feed the HTR s high temperature radiators This is turn allows for smaller si...

Page 26: ...ormance levels Integrated Rear Spoiler An integrated rear spoiler have been optimised for a balance of drag and down force The surfaces leading to the integrated spoiler have been design to keep airfl...

Page 27: ...he finish of the Visual Carbon Fibre is completed to the highest levels of quality with the process including many hours of baking sanding and lacquering to create the finished article The finished pa...

Page 28: ...28 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE EXTERIOR Exterior Paint Colour Palette PACIFIC COBALT VIOLET Yellow Coupe Introduction Orange GT Introduction...

Page 29: ...is more about the grip balance and the response of the tyres and the response of the steering Sports Series has narrower tyres and the car still has high enough objective performance but it is also a...

Page 30: ...imised reducing drag just another example of how experience with P1 has been unitised on Sports Series The two large side mounted radiators HTR s High Temperature Radiators dissipate heat carried by t...

Page 31: ...control with dual wishbone suspension providing optimum travel Specific variant tuning has taken place 570S has different dampers settings throughout Normal Sport and Track modes allowing for a more...

Page 32: ...natural feel that can not be replicated with a fully electric setup The quick steering rack ratio has been chosen to allow quick changes of direction and to improve ease of control when driving at the...

Page 33: ...a performance advantage over conventional cast alloy wheels A cost option to either an alternative 5 Spoke Lightweight Forged Wheel or a 10 Spoke Super Lightweight Forged Wheel is available The Super...

Page 34: ...re only available on that specific variant Wheel 540C 570S 5 Spoke Lightweight 10 Spoke Super Lightweight Manufacturing process Cast Forged Forged Forged Weight saving vs 540C Cast 7kg 7kg 14kg Availa...

Page 35: ...o Tyres delivering great performance in both dry and wet conditions Sizes are 225 35 R19 and 285 35 R20 front and rear respectively The 570S is fitted with the performance focused Pirelli P Zero Corsa...

Page 36: ...discs which in turn replaces the front callipers with 6 piston units The brake callipers are finished in gloss black with silver McLaren text as standard CHASSIS 03 Options Limitations The 540C and ca...

Page 37: ...me includes a dedicated control switch allowing ESC control independently to the handling control dial This allows the choice of full dynamic or ESC off when in Sport and Track handling modes New Perf...

Page 38: ...vide greater control both benefitting CO2 figures and engine response The vacuum system has also been deleted from the engine which saves 2 5 Kg and reduces complexity POWERTRAIN New equal length exha...

Page 39: ...s Series 20 more signals are sent 48 as opposed to 40 every 10 milliseconds POWERTRAIN meaning that the driver feels an even greater sense of harmony between throttle engine and gearbox Refinement has...

Page 40: ...rget trq Vehicle Acceleration Pedal rpm Comfort Upshift The speed phase is performed with an engine torque reduction actuated with the spark advance The speed phase in normal mode is really smooth to...

Page 41: ...aust sound Operative range above 3000 rpm The speed phase starts with a predefined number of cylinders in cut for few ms loudest exhaust sound Operative range above 3000 rpm During the synch phase the...

Page 42: ...ts The speed phase duration in track mode is comparable with the sport mode but the energy that normally will be lost is used to accelerate the car During the synch phase the engine is reconnected to...

Page 43: ...sound orders highlighted in red Without an equal length exhaust the sound emitted from the car would be less harmonic with the noise of the combustion chambers all exiting at different points in time...

Page 44: ...sition is always on the left side of the vehicle and the cover is locked with the vehicle it s also a cap less design as with all current McLaren vehicles Start stop technology and fuel saving measure...

Page 45: ...d practically remove mass as well as adding layered depth and integrated components such as speakers and the IRIS system INTERIOR Stowage of everyday items within the cabin has been an important consi...

Page 46: ...gation instructions compass track data display information if selected and other vehicle statistics Dependant on mode selected N S T the instrument cluster prioritises information see right In Sport g...

Page 47: ...panying red and green sectors on the map A best lap can then be used as a reference as can a different driver profile so two drivers can compete against each other in the same car Graphs are provided...

Page 48: ...erior with a sports design direction Full Alcantara and Nappaleather in3 colours Unique colour break Colour co ordinated Alcantara headlining Contrast stitching standard OPTIONAL OPTIONAL Full Nappa L...

Page 49: ...ways carbon black leather The following colour themes can be selected Carbon Black Scoria Grey Saddle Tan The headlining within this interior is Carbon Black textile The Carpet is Carbon Black and Spa...

Page 50: ...50 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE INTERIOR 04 Visualisation Leather Interior...

Page 51: ...acia upper including binnacle cover seats door outer and insert inner always Carbon Black Leather and rear interior panels The following colour themes are available Carbon Black Scoria Grey Saddle Tan...

Page 52: ...52 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 04 Visualisation Extended Leather Interior INTERIOR...

Page 53: ...of their choice The sporty ambience is further highlighted by the standard Carbon Black Alcantara headlining and contrast stitching excluding Jet Black on selected black surfaces The following colour...

Page 54: ...54 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 04 Visualisation Leather Nappa Sport Interior INTERIOR...

Page 55: ...ordinated leather in one of 7 themes A Carbon Black Alcantara headlining is standard The following colour themes are available Carbon Black Saddle Tan Scoria Grey Midnight Blue Harissa Red Natural Ta...

Page 56: ...56 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 04 Visualisation Nappa Design Interior Non Areia INTERIOR...

Page 57: ...es the colour break compared to Nappa Design Non Areia with the Carbon Black Leather on the facia upper section to avoid reflections caused by the Areia A Carbon Black Alcantara headlining is standard...

Page 58: ...58 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 04 Visualisation Nappa Design Interior Areia INTERIOR...

Page 59: ...all other major surfaces The headlining is Alcantara and will match the colour of the Alcantara theme selected Stitching is contrast based on Alcantara colour Carbon Black has 4 contrast stitches ava...

Page 60: ...60 SPORTS SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE 04 Visualisation Nappa Sport Alcantara Interior INTERIOR...

Page 61: ...evels All ten interiors have been selected by our in house designers to accentuate the interior design while also taking into account exterior colour choice to provide the ultimate cohesive vehicle sp...

Page 62: ...nd door inner with Apex Red Nappa Leather highlights and Carbon Black Nappa Leather upper facia The headlining is Carbon Black Alcantara Unique Colour Break Unique Application of Materials Unique Apex...

Page 63: ...nd Capella Orange Nappa leather highlights The headlining is Slate Grey Alcantara Unique tri colour dual material interior seats Unique Capella Orange Leather and Carbon Black Leather steering wheel M...

Page 64: ...ppa Leather A largely Alcantara Interior including upper facia Unique tri material and dual colour interior Unique Stone Grey Perforated Leather seat sections creating a tri material seat Stone Grey S...

Page 65: ...two sections of the seat which feature McLaren Orange perforated Leather Extensive use of Alcantara McLaren Orange perforated seat sections Carbon Black Leather and McLaren Orange Leather Lower steeri...

Page 66: ...seat is a combination of Carbon Black Alcantara Jet Black Leather and Mantis Green Perforated Leather sections Mantis Green stitch provides a subtle but powerful touch Unique Jet Black Nappa seats wi...

Page 67: ...o the headlining while Almond White stitching completes this striking interior Unique seat colour combination and breaks Branded McLaren Leather sill panel Jet Black Nappa Headlining Almond White Stit...

Page 68: ...n Branded Sill Panel Carbon Black Nappa Leather lower dash and Carbon Black carpets balance the interior Saddle Tan perforated Nappa panels feature on the seat and a Slate Grey contrast stitching comp...

Page 69: ...al doors and dash Jet Black Nappa is applied to the door inner and door insert Carbon Fibre pictured Stone Grey contrast stitch adorns the doors seats steering wheel centre console lid Unique colour c...

Page 70: ...n Almond White Nappa Leather The Almond White lower highlighting the design of the interior with its floating elements Luxury Design 4 is designed to perfectly compliment the Elite exterior colour Bou...

Page 71: ...Areia Nappa Leather The seats feature Areia Nappa Leather Sections on the base and upright of the seat and add a luxurious touch To complete this cohesive interior the carpet is also in Areia as is th...

Page 72: ...be specified as a cost option The Comfort entry exit feature allows the driver the maximum amount of room to enter and exit the car by moving the seat to its maximum rearward lowest position along wi...

Page 73: ...ade within a workshop The seats allow harness routing if required and carry the necessary fixing points Opting for the racing seats saves 15KG 33lb over the standard configuration This represents a 40...

Page 74: ...a Leather Apex Red Nappa Design All Not Available Not Available Nappa Alcantara Carbon Black Carbon Black Alcantara Carbon Black McLaren Orange Cadmium Yellow Nappa Alcantara Midnight Blue Carbon Blac...

Page 75: ...hrome while as an option can be selected in a darker finish Smoked Chrome Note this option also includes the emergency door release and interior light surround not pictured Available MY17 Coup 02 Visu...

Page 76: ...llic As an option these can be selected in visual Carbon Fibre The gearshift paddles are also extended when this option is selected Note these items can not be individually selected 02 Visualisation I...

Page 77: ...page are considered one item Note the optional Carbon Fibre sill finisher will replace the standard Leather Item that is included in the By McLaren trim level Note the Carbon Fibre door insert replac...

Page 78: ...bre Interior pack includes the below items highlighted in blue By selecting the pack a discount is applied Note only when all three items listed below are selected is there discount applied 02 Visuali...

Page 79: ...ity but more importantly saves weight in the process For Sports Series the system performance has been enhanced through a number of updates to the fluid transfer systems Larger bores and internal heat...

Page 80: ...udio system is the lightest system ever fitted to a production McLaren yet However this has not been at the detriment of sound quality Two dual voice coil 165mm bass woofers capture mid low frequencie...

Page 81: ...drive units and two 25mm tweeters in the rear of the cabin The addition of the 100mm units increases the punch of the McLaren audio system adding power in the frequency range where kick and snare dru...

Page 82: ...ge ensure constant dispersion across the frequency range for maximum punch The unique design of the centre speaker drastically reduces diffraction for optimal clarity INTERIOR Aluminium ensure accurat...

Page 83: ...km EU 249 249 0 100kph 0 62mph s 3 5 3 2 0 200kph 0 124mph s 10 5 9 5 0 60 mph 3 4 3 1 0 100 mph 7 0 6 3 0 400m 1 4 mile s 11 3 10 9 100 0kph 62 0mph m ft 32 105 31 102 200 0kph 124 0mph m ft 138 453...

Page 84: ...0 Vehicle Length mm 4 530 4 530 Vehicle Width Widest Point mm Mirrors folded 2 095 2 045 2 095 2 045 Vehicle Height mm 1 202 1 202 Vehicle Height Door Open mm 1 988 1 988 Vehicle Width Door Open sing...

Page 85: ...6K 137k 110K 138K 181K Power PS 570 580 610 510 573 610 Weight DIN KG 1 409 1 600 1 555 1 570 1 665 Dry Weight Lightest 1 313 1 454 1 422 0 100 kph sec 3 2 2 9 3 2 3 8 3 9 3 2 0 200 kph sec 9 5 9 9 9...

Page 86: ...t power to weight ratio in the segment 434PS per tonne 570S despatches 0 100mph in just 6 3 seconds the quickest in class Faster to 200kph than any competitor including the Hurac n by 0 4 s Hurac n is...

Page 87: ...seconds quicker to 100mph 0 4 seconds quicker to 200km h The Porsche 911 has been the bestselling vehicle in the segment it arguably created for many years The shape has evolved in time but to the av...

Page 88: ...e vs 420PS per tonne than the largely aluminium R8 Despite the advantage of four wheel drive the 570S matched the Audi s 0 100 km h time and by 200km h the 570S is 0 4 seconds ahead Sports Series has...

Page 89: ...st 75Kg whereas the Vantage continues to use the same aluminium chassis VH architecture that was present since launch nearly a decade ago When comparing an equivalent weight 570S can weigh up to 250Kg...

Page 90: ...more economical by 4mpg combined Sports series has a better power per litre than Hurac n 150PS per litre vs 117PS per litre Sports Series has more torque than the Hurac n 600Nm vs 560Nm Hurac n has be...

Page 91: ...s likely to have a lower weight than the aluminium chassis NSX The McLaren is expected to have a more exotic engine with more cylinders and links to McLaren P1 The McLaren brand has more weight in thi...

Page 92: ...a higher top speed 199mph vs 193mph The McLaren 540C features the classic Sportscar layout mid engine rear wheel drive Suspension settings and powertrain settings can be controlled independently of e...

Page 93: ...ction S N a N a N a Adaptive Dampers S S S O Double Wishbone Suspension S N a S S Carbon Ceramic Brakes S S S S Individual Powertrain and Handling Modes S S S O Brake Steer LSD S S S S Exposed Engine...

Page 94: ...bre Tub Construction S N a N a N a Adaptive Dampers S S O S Double Wishbone Suspension S N a S S Carbon Ceramic Brakes N a N a S S Individual Powertrain and Handling Modes S S S N a Brake Steer LSD S...

Page 95: ...power and torque enables the limits of the car to be reached more easily New exhaust with unique harmonics 650S vs 570S 650S sits at the heart of the McLaren product portfolio delivering a highly sop...

Page 96: ...rs Corrosion warranty 5 years In addition McLaren assistance is included for the unlikely event of an onward journey not being able to be completed This service is available for the registered owner f...

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Page 98: ...f 570GT s position at the head of the Sports Series range The McLaren Sport Series 570GT features the 570 PS version of the 3 8 litre found in the 570S Coup This 600 Nm powertrain is coupled to the du...

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Page 100: ...o produce a car fully optimised for the road with breath taking performance but with increased levels of comfort that nods to longer journey lengths and weekend trips away Practical enough for everyda...

Page 101: ...nce and on demand thrill are more important than lap times Unlikely to be the choice for someone who is a serious track day driver Easier to live with than a supercar or super sports car Can be used m...

Page 102: ...McLAREN 570GT 03 Top Speed 328KPH 204MPH McLAREN 570GT 02 0 200 kph 0 124mph 9 8 SECONDS McLAREN 570GT 05 Power Torque 570PS 600Nm McLAREN 570GT 06 CO2 249G KM EU Sports Series 04 Dry Weight 1 350KG...

Page 103: ...mmed Touring Deck delivering an additional 220L of luggage space Mclaren 8 Speaker Audio System Chassis and Dynamics 570GT specific Damper and Spring Tune 570GT Steering Ratio Lightweight Composite Br...

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Page 105: ...nement over long distances 570GT features a unique elegant 15 spoke alloy wheel design This is offered in combination with Pirelli P Zero Tyres as standard As per Sports Series Coup optional Forged Li...

Page 106: ...reversing camera Aero Kit 570GT shares it s Aero kit Aero Blades Side Skirts Diffuser with the 570S Coup These more pronounced aerodynamic aids are finished in Dark Palladium As a cost option these p...

Page 107: ...T Upgrade Pack 570GT is a well equipped model and as such has a unique upgrade pack that comprises of Nose Lift Rear View Parking Camera Volumetric Alarm Upgrade Bowers Wilkins Audio system Car Cover...

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Page 109: ...n place in extremes such as the Nevada desert to provide occupants with the level of comfort expected from 570GT The 18 light transmission tint as per P1 combined with SSF Sound Solar film absorbs sol...

Page 110: ...and features heating elements for defrosting in colder climates The Touring Deck is trimmed in Leather and features luggage runners to protect the material A substantial luggage retaining loop and tw...

Page 111: ...T Front and rear spring rates have been reduced by 15 and 10 respectively while the damper calibration also enhances ride quality over poor road surfaces for occupants THE DRIVE The feeling of stabili...

Page 112: ...age off the line but by 200 km h the Sports Series 570GT has caught and passed the Turbo S The Porsche 911 has been the bestselling vehicle in the segment it arguably created for many years The shape...

Page 113: ...esent since launch over a decade ago When comparing an equivalent weight 570GT can weigh up to 347Kg less than the DB9 570GT and mid engine layout provides a far better weight distribution allowing fo...

Page 114: ...re that was present a decade ago in DB9 When comparing an equivalent weight 570GT can weigh up to 301Kg less than the Vanquish Weight distribution of the Sport Series 570GT is optimised for turn in mi...

Page 115: ...570GT provides the optimum sports car layout yet still retains space in the rear Touring Deck The California has been positioned as the softer Ferrari the handling special pack is available but adds...

Page 116: ...6 Weight DIN KG 1 409 1 445 1 600 1 785 1 730 1 739 Dry Weight Lightest 1 313 1 350 1 625 0 100kph sec 3 2 3 4 2 9 4 5 3 6 3 8 0 200kph sec 9 5 9 8 9 9 11 2 0 100mph sec 6 3 6 5 6 5 Vmax mph 204 204 2...

Page 117: ...EU 249 249 0 100kph 0 62mph s 3 2 3 4 0 200kph 0 124mph s 9 5 9 8 0 60 mph 3 1 3 3 0 100 mph 6 3 6 6 0 400m 1 4 mile s 10 9 11 1 100 0kph 62 0mph m ft 31 102 33 108 200 0kph 124 0mph m ft 126 413 133...

Page 118: ...r 42 0 58 0 42 0 58 0 Vehicle Length mm 4 530 4 530 Vehicle Width Widest Point mm Mirrors folded 2 095 2 045 2 095 2 045 Vehicle Height mm 1 202 1 201 Vehicle Height Door Open mm 1 988 1 988 Vehicle...

Page 119: ...18 All details added All information illustrations and specifications in this document are based on data available as at February 2016 for the McLaren Sports Series and are correct at the time of issu...

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