First Look: All-New McLaren GTS
McLaren Automotive released the all-new GTS, replacing the GT model in its lineup. Engineered to offer a supercar experience, the GTS also ensures daily drive and comfort. Plus, GTS blends a perfect mixture of performance and dynamics combined with other abilities.
While retaining the core design, the supercar is lighter than the GT models due to carbon fibre construction. Let’s go through the complete details, specs and features of the new McLaren GTS launched worldwide.
New McLaren GTS Revealed: Specs and Features
GTS is the new addition to the McLaren’s supercar models lineup. This model replaced the McLaren GT. However, the GTS model features a lightweight body with better ride comfort and luggage space.
Its aerodynamic design and powerful engine allow a driver to experience speed and performance. Moreover, GTS features a carbon fibre body for lighter weight. It is an interesting fact about McLaren Automotive that the brand is the pioneer of carbon fibre car construction.
Here are all the details about the all-new McLaren GTS 2024 specs, features and price.
2024 McLaren GTS Performance Specs
GTS features a M840TE 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine, delivering 626 hp and 630 N-m engine torque. Additionally, it generates a 15 hp achieved through amplified crankshaft torque, facilitated by more assertive combustion phasing and refined ignition timing.
The powerful engine comes paired with a 7-speed sequential shift gearbox (SSG) transmission. It allows a smooth acceleration. Moreover, the GTS model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.2 seconds.
While the starting car driving mode is Comfort, drivers can switch it to Track and Sports modes to allow a more dynamic performance. Here are the details on driving modes:
Comfort Mode
- Seamless and rapid shifts from the seven-speed SSG transmission
- Maximum steering assistance at low speeds for ease of manoeuvring
Sport Mode
- Faster and more aggressive gearshifts with momentary ignition-spark-cut technology
- Suspension settings optimised for a sportier feel
Track Mode
- Maximises gearbox performance with minimal torque loss between shifts
- Option for manual control of gearshifts using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Precise and responsive suspension settings
2024 McLaren GTS Technical Features
Here are the technical features of the all-new GTS:
Braking
The McLaren GTS comes with a high-performance braking system. It includes 390mm carbon ceramic discs at the front and 380mm disc brakes at the rear. Besides, the lightweight six-piston aluminium callipers (four-piston at the rear) deliver exceptional braking performance.
As a result, this exceptional braking system helps bring the supercar to a halt from 100 km/h in just 32 metres.
Suspension
The GTS features a unique suspension system that is optimised according to the mid-mounted position of the V8 engine. Moreover, it adapts to the car’s lightweight construction.
It features a lightweight, aluminium double-wishbone suspension system type. Moreover, it incorporates continuously variable, twin-valve hydraulic dampers from Monroe, McLaren’s Official Intelligent Suspension Supplier.
The Proactive Damper Control technology in GTS allows suspension characteristics to adapt between three Active Dynamics modes – Comfort, Sport and Track. These suspension characteristics offer a balance between compliance and robust control based on driving preferences.
Steering
The finely tuned electro-hydraulic steering system provides unparalleled feedback and responsiveness. Besides, it automatically adjusts the level of assistance at low speeds. Manoeuvring for parking and sharp turns becomes easy with this steering system.
Weight Distribution
The GTS’s structural design features a carbon fibre MonoCell II-T monocoque chassis. It ensures optimal weight distribution. Moreover, this design choice contributes to the GTS’s balance, agility, and authentic supercar driving experience.
Adjustable Ground Clearance
The GTS features an adjustable ground clearance system. Drivers can increase the ground clearance from 110mm to 130mm using the vehicle lift function. Moreover, this enhancement provides added flexibility, particularly in urban environments and over uneven surfaces.
2024 McLaren GTS Exterior Features
Retaining the core McLaren design principles, the GTS features car aerodynamic enhancements. It includes a redesigned hammerhead signature styling at the front with pronounced air intakes and wide front intake air blades.
The rear fenders sport new, taller air scoops, contributing to improved airflow. Additionally, featuring gloss black finishes on the exhaust, mirror caps and window surrounds by default, the GTS model represents assertiveness and elegance. Optional visual carbon fibre elements further reduce the vehicle’s weight.
Further additions include a new 10-spoke Turbine with lightweight forged alloy wheels alongside an exclusive Tungsten option. This car wheel design combines with new optional titanium locking wheel bolts, 35% lighter than the standard bolts, reducing unsprung mass.
McLaren’s technical partner, Pirelli, supplies P ZERO™ tyres developed especially for the GTS. Moreover, these offer high performance and levels of grip alongside refinement in equal measure.
Additional exterior features include the following:
- Dihedral doors with soft close function
- Glazed rear tailgate with soft close function
- Heated door mirrors
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Auto-levelling headlights
- Automatic headlights (with rain-light sensor)
- Sequential led indicators
- Automatic LED daytime running lights
- Dual-function LED rear fog/reverse light
2024 McLaren GTS Interior Features
Light, spacious and driver-friendly – McLaren GTS interior features ambient lighting and comfortable seats. Besides, the interior complements the engine’s loud roaring performance with acoustically tuned cabin architecture that shields drivers from unwanted road noise.
The supercar features the following to ensure a comfortable driving experience:
- Manual adjust comfort seats
- and steering column
- Rear window heating element on tailgate glass
- Stowage in seat front pocket (driver side)
- Covered-door storage bins
- Centre console bin
- Lockable glove box with Illumination
- Front luggage retention nets
Moreover, the interior styling includes sophisticated Satin black surrounds with Satin silver bezels. The seats feature Nappa leather. Besides, the steering wheel has a carbon black leather.
2024 McLaren GTS Safety Features
For safety and security, the GTS features a smart keyless entry. Alongside, it has a keyless ignition system. There are alarms and warning systems. Plus, the vehicle features an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).
Here are the safety features that GTS offers:
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Dynamic Electronic Stability Control (DESC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Hill Hold Assist
- Cruise Control
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Front and Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensors
- Brake Disc Wipe, Brake Assist and Brake Pre-Fill Technology
2024 McLaren GTS Infotainment Features
The GTS features the McLaren Infotainment System II (MIS II). It is a 7-inch portrait touch screen with a 10-inch TFT instrument cluster. Alongside, the infotainment features include the following:
- On-Board Memory
- Audio Media Player
- AM/FM Radio
- DAB Radio (SiriusXM for federal)
- Voice Control for Infotainment
- Bluetooth Telephony
- USB Connectivity
- AUX In
- iPod/iPhone Integration
- McLaren 4-Speaker Audio System
For vehicle connectivity, McLaren GTS features HomeLink. It is a vehicle-based wireless control system.
2024 McLaren GTS Price
McLaren hasn’t announced the price of the GTS model yet. Moreover, the GTS model is an upgraded version of the GT. That said, the price of a McLaren GTS will be higher than AED 850,000 in the UAE.
FAQs
Does GTS have less weight than the GT model?
McLaren GTS has an overall weight of 1,520 kgs, which is 10 kgs less than the GT model. Plus, the 2024 GTS is the lightest in its category.
What is the maximum speed of the McLaren GTS?
The maximum speed of the McLaren GTS 2024 model is 326 km/h.
These were all the details on the newly released GTS 2024 model by McLaren Automotive. It will replace the GT models. While it will be available in McLaren dealerships, you can explore other used McLaren cars for sale in the UAE. Besides, you can explore these popular places to buy sports cars in the UAE. These showrooms have the latest McLaren models as well.
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