The 2023 McLaren GT race car wants to be your everyday driver

The McLaren brand is known for rolling out fast, punchy Formula One race cars and supercars that turn heads with their sleek design. It’s not exactly known for being a top pick in the daily driving scene, but the 2023 McLaren GT is here to change that. With extra storage space, more ground clearance and a slightly more modest price tag than other models, the grand tourer offers a more practical experience for sports car fans. See McLarens for sale

A more refined sports car 

At the Denver Auto Show in April, McLaren product specialists said the GT, with its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, was “less punchy in the back” and “a little more refined” than other supercars. That’s owing largely to the placement of the engine in the middle of the car instead of in the front. Along with greater stability, you get ample cargo room for all your gear and daily essentials. 

At a total of 20 cubic feet of cargo capacity and the same ground clearance as a typical sedan, this GT offers more of both than any other McLaren. All of these little tweaks combine for the single purpose of creating a supercar that doesn’t just look great but functions well as a daily driver.

Breaking the touring rules

McLaren is proud of the fact that its 2023 GT is changing the grand touring landscape. No longer do you have to confine yourself to a big, bulky car that weighs you down. The McLaren GT was made to make cross-country driving more comfortable — and engaging — than ever.

“Our pioneering design gives the GT a unique beauty and balance,” Rob Melville, McLaren design director, said. “The profile is sleek but purposeful. This is a car that invites you to drive. Traditional grand tourers are slower, heavier and simply less fun to drive.” 

Stop irritating your neighbors

There’s nothing like that deep growl of a sports car when the engine roars to life. Unless, of course, you have to leave early for work in the morning. Then you risk waking up the entire neighborhood. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about that with the McLaren GT. Since it’s not nearly as loud as other McLarens, you won’t be disturbing the peace when you rev it up before the sun rises. But don’t worry — you’ll still get a satisfying purr when you hit those higher speeds. Here are McLaren GTs for sale

Space-age materials on the inside

In case you didn’t already feel like you were launching in a rocket, McLaren product specialists also pointed out that the GT’s interior is made with a material called SuperFabric. This is the same material used to make spacesuits. Not only does this make your seats resistant to cuts and tears, but it also helps keep things lightweight.

It’s still a McLaren

Just because the 2023 McLaren GT is a little more low-key than its brothers, make no mistake — it’s still very much a McLaren. With a top speed of 204 mph, 612 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, you won’t find yourself yawning in this bad boy. So, go ahead and load it up with your golf bag, skis and other weekend necessities. You’ll still be able to hang with the best of them.

2023 McLaren GT price

McLaren may have made a car that’s more conducive to daily driving, but it’s still a luxury supercar. The GT starts around $208,000. However, this is about $100,000 cheaper than the McLaren 720S, and the price includes a full year of free maintenance. Find a McLaren today

Stats at a glance

To sum it up, here’s the main information and specs for the 2023 McLaren GT:

• 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine

• 7-speed automatic transmission

• Rear-wheel drive

• Zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds

• 15/22/17 mpg for city/highway/combined

What does the future hold for McLaren? 

Whether or not the 2023 McLaren GT appeals to buyers as an attractive daily driving option, this is just the tip of the iceberg. You can expect good things from the car manufacturer in the years ahead.

Like many other companies, McLaren suffered some major setbacks in the wake of the pandemic. However, product specialists maintain that they are “confident about the future.” They said that what’s coming down the pipeline in the next year is “really going to put [the company] on the map.”

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