A magic carpet ride and rocketship speed, but the styling isn’t everyone’s taste. …
reader comments
87 with 50 posters participating, including story author
Share this story
I’m not in love with the way the McLaren GT looks, but I did fall in love with the way it drives.
Jonathan Gitlin
There are some good angles on the car though—I do dig the way it looks from behind.
Jonathan Gitlin
Each successive McLaren has a cabin better than the previous car, and the GT is no exception. But the leather is a bit creaky!
Jonathan Gitlin
Despite long front and rear overhangs, you can approach a 10-degree ramp without needing to activate the nose lift. (The nose lift does let you handle 13-degree ramps.)
Jonathan Gitlin
This color is called Ludus Blue, and it was a $7,500 extra.
Jonathan Gitlin
The GT’s body panels are made from aluminum, but the monocoque chassis underneath is pure carbon fiber.
Jonathan Gitlin
It wouldn’t be a McLaren if it didn’t have dihedral doors. Despite the wide sills, it’s relatively easy to get in and out of.
Jonathan Gitlin
That big rear hatch gives this McLaren an extra helping of practicality.
Jonathan Gitlin
The engine is underneath this quilted section. With 612hp underneath, you should probably put any groceries in the