McLaren announce the new GTS
Dec 21, 2023
McLaren revealed the new GTS this week, the replacement for the outgoing McLaren GT. The GTS is an evolution on the formula that made the GT so dynamically capable - perfect for the weekend road trip or an exhilarating day on the racetrack.
“The new McLaren GTS offers an unmatched blend of McLaren driving dynamics and performance, with refinement and practicality. When you want a true supercar driving experience, the GTS delivers that; when you want to relax on a longer journey or with luggage for a weekend away, the GTS is an ideal companion. This is a car that is true to McLaren’s racing DNA but with multiple layers of ability.” Michael Leiters, CEO, McLaren Automotive
The recognisable exterior lines of the GT remain the basis of the car’s aerodynamic package and profile, but new visual enhancements differentiate the GTS from its predecessor. At the front of the GTS, the ‘hammerhead’ signature styling has been updated with a new lower front bumper section. This area of the car features newly sculpted air intakes that are more pronounced, with wider intakes to channel more air into the car’s radiator system.
The GTS is underpinned by the carbon fibre MonoCell II-T monocoque chassis, which boasts strong, ultra-lightweight construction and the rigidity demanded by a mid-engine McLaren supercar. The standard composite roof is made from recycled carbon fibre, one of many weight saving solutions within the construction of the GTS. The choices allow a pure supercar experience, without deterioration in ride quality, or unnecessary noise, harshness and vibration.
At just 1,520kg (DIN) the GTS is the lightest car in its class and has a segment best power-to-weight ratio of 418PS per-tonne. The power of the V8 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine has been elevated to 635PS at 7,500rpm, the additional 15PS coming from increased crankshaft torque enabled by more aggressive combustion phasing and revised ignition timing. Using launch-control, the GTS can hit 100km/h from a standstill in just 3.2 seconds.
Aligned with the practicality of the GTS is an interior designed to blend the car’s level of performance with a space that you’re happy to spend long stretches of time in. It is a comfortable cabin for long distance journeys, while it also provides a platform from which the driver can take full advantage of the car’s outstanding dynamic capabilities.
An accomplished and functional approach to a lightweight McLaren supercar, the new GTS takes its place in a McLaren line-up that will continue evolving in 2024 and beyond.