McLaren 570GT comes with additional trunk to Geneva

The same as in the Coupe models, the 570GT comes with a regular 150-liter front luggage space, but this time around the driver and passenger can also use a second 220-liter space, tucked behind the eats on the leather-lined Touring Deck and accessible through a side opening port.

In keeping with the GT’s more relaxed feel, McLaren has reduced the spring rates at the front by 15 percent, as well as dialling back on the rear spring rates by 10 percent, although owners are still able to tweak the feel of the auto by switching between normal, sport and track modes.

McLaren is planning to unveil its new entry-level model at the Geneva Motor Show next week, called the 570GT.

Inside, the 570GT’s expanded roster of standard features starts with extended leather upholstery, a power adjustable steering column, power heated memory seats, front/rear parking sensors and an 8-speaker McLaren Audio Plus sound system that can be upgraded to a 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkens unit. It brings the 570GT’s total storage capacity to 13.1 cu ft (370 liters) together with the unchanged “frunk”.

We never thought we’d say this, but the 2017 McLaren 570GT looks to be the most comfortable sports vehicle in its segment. Despite placing greater emphasis on the kind of creature comfort found in classic Grand Tourers, this latest member of the automaker’s Sport Series retains the key performance elements found in the 570S Coupe, including the carbon fiber MonoCell II core structure.

In terms of design, the 570GT and 570S share the same front bumper and dihedral doors, but the rear spoiler on the former is 10mm taller, the roof is different and the rear end has been modified. The company has also improved the 570’s day-to-day usability by making the suspension softer, and by slightly reducing the steering system’s ratio. This comes out to 562 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels and the engine is linked with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Jumping from 0 to 62 miles per hour will take 3.4 seconds while a top speed of 204 miles per hour is possible.

Because of the redesigned glasshouse, the 570GT has lost the flying buttresses that provide the sportier 570S with high-speed downforce.

McLaren hasn’t said just what the 570GT will go for when it goes on sale later this year, but it’s likely to be in the same ballpark as the $184,000 570S. The 570GT should change all of that, thanks to some extra luggage space, a more luxurious interior and unique suspension tuning.