The McLaren GT Review - Why It Failed, And Did It Deserve To?
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- In today's video I look at the rather odd McLaren GT - a car built from the same parts as many other McLarens, but with a different aim. Has it worked though and why have buyers not come for these like they did the 570GT?
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IT'S A SALAD TIM! 😤
The more I see this car (in the show rooms) the more I fall in love with it. Maybe I'm getting old but I'm finding it more appealing, I'd still probably pick the 600LT given the chance!
I hope in the future McLaren will make a proper GT car with it's own unique monocoque, the way they've reused the current one for the GT and Speedtail is rather ridiculous in my opinion.
I like everything about it except the front. The front looks like an mx5 or any other budget sports car rather than a high end GT car, plus its leading edge is way too high off the ground
@@stephenw5628 I see what you mean but with the day light running lights on it looks much better, and also the GT seems to be the most colour sensitive McLaren of them all, paint choice can really make it or break it (actually the Speedtail fits this category as well). For me the biggest exterior fault is the Senna like side air intakes, it doesn't suit the design at all from any angle.
This is actually my favorite McLaren, if only because it looks less like an insect than their other cars. But obviously, McLaren has released far too many “different” but very similar models in too short a time. Almost all McLarens could be just different trim levels of the same model.
Just like the Porsche 911 then 🤔
@@brentpowell7889 yes, but the 911 is unique in it's layout. The layout of most McLarens isn't anything unique anymore and they're just re-hashing over and over something you can also get from other brands. The 911, not so much.
@@jordythebassist actually that’s a good point in terms of interior exterior , what is different how the car drives from its competitors, look at EVO review ECOTY , Evo car of the year , the 600 LT vs cars like the Pista , GT2 RS 👍
@@brentpowell7889 not like the 911 , the 911 is the same model in different trim . Mclarens are apparently different models ( hard to tell at times )
I seriously, seriously want one.
I quite like the looks of the McLaren GT. It's proof that a supercar can he daily drivable. I presume it didn't sell well because it's not as flashy as it's bigger brother the 720s or the track focused 600lt, 620r and 765lt.
they have unbelievable reliability issues, which makes it difficult to put miles on it without issues
The worst thing about the GT is that it's a McLaren. Hard to justify buying a car that's designed to be driven great distances when it spends every other moment in the repair shop. 🤷♂️
McLarens quality issues are insane as well
@@flyingphoenix113 thats why they are the worst of the 3 exotic brands behind ferrari and lamborghini. McLarens are lease & dumps when the warranty expires
The 992 Turbo S does the job, is extremely efficient, extremely reliable, and its price does not fall verticaly 6 months after you bought it. Why on Earth looking into trouble with this GT ?…
So glad you're reviewing this as it's in my fantasy garage. I decided years ago that I neither have the skill nor the interest to wring the best from a highly strung sports car, so GTs are my thing. As are 'interesting' cars.
In that circumstance the GT would make a great purchase!
GT cars are the best cars: usable, fun, gorgeous.
a Shooting Brake version of this would be Spectacularly good I think.
Should have been that from the start
I was about to say the same thing then noticed youre comment. 😂👍
It would be hard to do with a mid-engined design, unless it was front engined from the start
@@mattrodriguez6130 nonsense, I've seen coachbuilt shootingbrake 911s - there is always a way around quirky layouts ;)
I think it was because it was advertised as a "soft" GT car....Anyone who wants a Mclaren, wants a high end supercar.
For me it's the nicest McLaren for a long time, can't understand why more weren't sold ? Maybe to many different McLarens on sale at the same time ?
That was my first thought as well. "Oh look, McLaren made another cookie cutter model?" That was my reaction at least.
McLaren build quality is horrible, nobody buying a quite, comfortable GT car would ever look at one of these. They would get a Bentley or Aston
@@rubbertoe. But those aren't supercars
@@TheG60528XiJinPing And this isn't either technically. It's a GT car
@@rubbertoe. Technically your right, but from the point of view of a casual shopper this comes across as a different genre closer to a Huracan/488 than S class coupe.
They do have an essence of class that the other McLaren products don't have, they look good cruising
The F1 and P1 don’t look good cruising????
I am so happy to support your channel. Everything about every episode is just so objective and entertaining whether it’s the McLaren GT, or a 25 year old Lexus RX300. But you have a humility about yourself that is unfortunately lost in many other TH-cam car channels. I appreciate it a lot. I’ll be a long time fan.
This is quickly becoming my fav channel.. interesting, informative and quality selection of vehicles
I'm left with the suspicion that McLaren are simply building yet more slight tweaks of the same basic car, simply so that rich people will have more vehicles to store in their underground air conditioned vaults. They have, er, *how* many models in their range now? Which are basically indistinguishable in terms of performance, with the possible exception of the manic (and hideously expensive) McLaren Senna?
At least if you collect Matchbox toys, you end up with manifestly different vehicles ...
Not hideously expensive though
@@william_SMMA ... given that several of McLaren's models are under £200k to buy new, a £750K price tag for the Senna *is* hideously expensive to those outside of a rarefied financial stratum. Factor into the equation that in some markets, the car is now changing hands for MORE than its list price, and the comparison with McLaren's less expensive models puts things neatly into perspective.
Admittedly this price tag pales in comparison with the likes of Koenigsegg and Bugatti, but those two companies are already operating on a different plane.
also hideous imo
From a GT owner, you are absolutely spot on about everything! I’m truly a fan of yours when I got the GT I was wondering why you hadn’t reviewed it yet haha. Also I think you’re one of the only car journalists that has compared this to the Roma. Can you do a more in-depth video on that? I think it’s very interesting competition. Anyways great review as always!
👍🏻 hope my decision to purchase this GT model, won't disappoint me. 😂
@@HugoQadri It depends what you expect from the car. If you are hoping for a comfortable GT, this will disappoint. BUT if you expect it to be a super car with all the super car quirks and features than this is car will not disappoint.
@@Iracingnoob tq so much JR for this firm explaination.. got it! 👍🏻☺️
A fancy burger! Fun surprise review by JayEmm. Completely forgotten about this car. Entertaining, spot-on review video and what a good idea to refresh our memories. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
And here I thought I knew a few things or two. Thanks for sharing your review and perspective. Right on!🔥
Hi Jay,
Just to share my respect to you with everyone reading the comments. Respect to the work and efforts you are putting in to this YTB channel. Best regards from Serbia!
A GT (especially from a niche manufacturer) needs to have a beautiful CLASSIC design in my opinion. Not many manage to do that. I'm also one of these people who wants a GT to have a front engine and a proper trunk. Calling it a salad might have actually worked better. You're approaching it from a different perspective. A more comfortable supercar is something many people could use, if you wanna have a McLaren but the 720S is too hardcore.
Also the problem with the 720s is your paying almost 150k more for performance you will never reach on the road
Good video. Personally this would be my choice of McLaren, to me it’s the cohesive looking model. Love it.
As one of the few who owned one, I put 4000 miles on mine in the space of 8 months. It went wrong after the first month, McLaren fixed it quickly, and it was then absolutely perfect. Yes it's not a proper GT but I drove it to the airport every week and it took my luggage. I did a track day and it was great, although the seat isnt the most supportive for being flung around. All in all, it was excellent and didnt lose me money (thanks to a heavy discount on purchase)
More info on getting that discount aswell
How much was it?
100% with you, James. I never got the gt as well. It’s just a softened mclaren, i.e. a mid engined sports/supercar.
And I don’t like how it looks
I never brought one either. Not because it's too soft, but because the most I could afford was a Honda jazz
@@harrisr1018 *bought
Normal people are not excited by McLaren anymore because they have one styling language so the don't look that different from one another and the same mid engine twin turbo v8 layout and too many models to remember.
My Top 3 Requirements for a Grand Touring Automobile. 1) Do the seats fully recline into a sleeping position, for scenic intoxicated napping, no motel value, and for long drives relaxing back. 2) Can the suspension handle the roughest of gravel/dirt roads getting to any destination on the map, while also with quick/fun sporty handling. 3) Is the cargo capacity large enough for a bicycle, camping gear, golf clubs, etc. Because that is what my $3500 Integra delivers, so anything less would be a downgrade.
Thank you for this review. Interesting to watch, very informative.
I think the most enticing/charming thing to me about McLarens is the leanness and focus on performance that is similar proportionally to a superbike.
In the sense that if you translate a Bentley CGT to a motorcycle it would fall closer to a K1600 where as this is more like a S1000RR.
15:00 - That bit about the orange Mini owners coroner's report is so funny!
Regarding the golf club bag issue, that’s easily solved …. Put the golf bag the opposite direction ?? Golf clubs facing the rear ? Solved ?
Its a Dogs Dinner Tim ! Seriously though, if I wanted a GT it would probably need a more luxurious and *quiet* cabin, with a load of poke, and preferably AWD. Which is why I bought a Bentley Continental GT over this. Nothing much wrong with this Mclaren except I don't think it should be marketed as a GT, and should have been promoted as a softer edged daily supercar .. or something else, just not a GT !! Personal taste and all that.
It's a veggie burger, Tim.
Am I the only one who prefers leather over alcantara , not sure when or how alcantara became so popular
You're my favorite (and I hope you know there are alot of us out here who value you for your honesty, intellect and your dry humor). Please remember that. Anyway... BIG NEWS (old and new). Based on your review, I decided NOT to order the GT several years back when I had the opportunity (biding my time with my 2020 Aston Martin GT and then a 2023 911 Carrerra 4GTS cabriolet). However, last year, I decided that SALAD or NOT, I am going to and indeed ordered the 1st 2025 McLaren GTS in the United States (which landed in Baltimore last week). I will be picking it up in Dallas this week. I am hoping that McLaren addressed all of the issues that were problematic with the GT as I do love the look and specs of this car over all of the other McLarens. In fact, it will be first McLaren ever. Look forward to your review of the GTS soon and if you find yourself in the Dallas Texas area you are more than welcome to drive this one for your review. Cheers.
Seems like the same thing that happened with the Lotus Europa S. Trying to turn a hardcore car into a GT doesn’t seem to work well usually.
Three things any high end Grand Tourer needs.
1: They need to look expensive, classy and elegant. To my eyes, the McLaren GT does not look expensive, classy or elegant.
2: They need to be very smooth, refined and able to do long journeys without being taxing to drive. You just don't want an engine right behind you on any long motorway journey. Instead of going for convenience, just do what all the other manufacturers of grand tourers do and make it front engined.
3: Space and comfort. They've elongated the body of a 570 GT, yet you would still have more space and comfort in an Aston Vanquish, an 812 SF, a Roma, any Bentley Continental or a Panamera Turbo S.
What McLaren did here, was to produce yet another supercar, but one that will appeal to a more mature customer. People like genuine variety, not the same thing but with a reworked body. A proper grand tourer should drive and feel a million miles away from any supercar.
I actually love it, seen them several times, it's the McLaren I would buy over all the others really.
Just came across your channel!!! of course, I've liked and subscribed, and that was one hell of a good review on a car!!! was not boaring and very interesting indeed!! hats off to you!! P.s. Its one hell of a SALAD!!
Welcome to the channel Levi, lots of other videos to watch now!
*In my opinion, it's the best sports car currently on the market:*
- It is light in weight at around 1500 kg, which means it is fast around corners.
- It has a very nice interior.
- It's not overly harsh to drive with comfort.
- It has a nice sound system (Bowers & Wilkins) and good noise isolation inside.
- It has tons of power, grip, and a superb acceleration (0-60 in 3 seconds).
- It has a lot of trunk space for a sports car.
- It has a proper steering wheel with paddle shifters rotating with the wheel - the proper way!
- It is not too low in terms of ground clearance, and hassle-free on public roads with.
- It doesn't have open slits (holes) on the rear windshield, and you can drive it when raining.
- It has superb seats which are better than on most sports cars.
- It is the car that means business unlike some exotics ($1-3 millions) that only sit in collections.
The Ferrari Roma is almost as good as the McLaren GT but it would be a tiny tad heavier and less aerodynamic/less stable = a tad slower around the corners. It also has improper paddle shifters that don't rotate with the steering wheel. On the whole there's little difference between this GT and Roma. Both are superb but the McLaren GT is more appealing to me. Call me crazy but the Ferrari Roma has less comfort than the Jaguar F-type in my opinion. *And I would choose the F-type SVR over the Roma no matter how crazy I may sound!!!*
You're on yer own there Tim
Really like the GT. Harry Metcalf does an excellent review, thoughtful and very thorough.
Tim, it's clearly a small off-duty Czechoslovakian traffic warden.
None of the mclaren range really interests me apart from this one !
I think it’s their best look g car by far .
I know it’s not a proper GT bit I find it very appealing only problem I have with it is it’s totally unaffordable 😡
Ya idk why its called a GT
I live in Southern California near Dana point, and it goes without saying that I see an exorbitant amount of supercars all the time; I have NEVER seen a Mclaren GT, even parked. I have literally seen a Mclaren p1 *DRIVING* in Irvine, at least a couple LFAs, 488 pistas, and a parked Veyron (no, not at cars and coffee) - it really shows me how much of a failure this car is when I can count more Aventador SV/SVJs and 765 LTs that I've seen than it.
The thing is.........I really like it! More usable because its not 1 inch off the floor. I like the air inlets at the side. In fact if you look at the back of the new MC20 they look like they came from the same designer!
It's true from your point of view that the marketing speak about the suspension wasn't quite accurate. The spec changed a bit during development so it might have started with the kinetic (side to side interconnect), but in reality the roll stiffness pressure control wasn't required (the 570GT doesn't have it either). The 12C and 720S have a Z-bar, whereas the cars without Kinetic have a more traditional setup which makes them a bit more 'sincere' in their handling for some drivers. The reason for the GT using dampers and software related to 720S was due to the ability of its algorithm to cope well with damping in roll pitch and diagonal directions in a relatively independent way, which is useful for things like pot-holes, speed humps etc. So the car definitely benefits from that compared to some other brands.
Good review overall. It's better than many others. It does annoy engineers when some influencer just slams down a car because it's not as good as some other brand they've been fortunate to test, particularly when they have no idea of the equations involved in most of the ESP and stuff that saves them when their driving is sub-par. I refer readers to a quote from Freddy Mercury (a modestly successful singer/musician) in answer to music critics: " F**k em, what do they know about playing music anyway."
Keep up the good work! Look fwd to further drives and reviews.
Lovely intro there, James!
Thanks Simon! I appreciate your feedback
The GT looks great imo but with Mclaren’s reliability issues and being told by a dealer recently it had improved when they had three cars with corrosion for sale I don’t know if I’d trust it and be wanting to spend that much for it.
great vid....can you please start introducing a walk round of the cars. we never get a chance to see your opinion and really look at it.
I always thought the GT looks very unbalanced from the side. It didn't deserve to fail as much as it did though.
I just purchased a 2020 one, Viridian with ceramic and Tan leather. Just beautiful. A work of art
Sorry Tim, I love it!
James, you make excellent content and your videos are packed with so much information.
I really like this car and together with the 720s, the GT is my favourite looking car they make. I could imagine living with it. It’s so sleek and unfussy. I also like the fact that no-one wants one because it will mean whoever buys one will have a secret gem.
Yep, I also have a tendancy to drift towards the unloved
Nothing wrong with this car
Older people like me this is top drawer and in time will become very popular
Get ready to eat your words
Saw one a couple of weeks ago with a set of golf clubs in it. None poking through the windscreen though!!🤣
I like the idea but if I had the funds I would probably pass the mclaren garage and get a conti gt.
Since I am a metal worker without the funds, my ds3 with the rear seat down will have to do!! 🤣
As always, great video and a gorgeous shirt. Yet, considering that they ofer this in retina burning Orange (saw one from the bus yesterday), it's definitely a burger Tim!
I recall when I rented a 2019 570S Spider that there was an occasional knocking sound coming from the right side of the car. It was almost like a seatbelt buckle banging around but I did look in that area and found nothing. Perhaps it was part of the suspension.
Weird thing is I was randomly watching your 570 gt video just before this upload and you said the gt was a sales failure now you just uploaded this. But if a coincidence
James...from far away or up close squinting that shirt looks like the album cover for UFO's incredible "Strangers in the Night" release🤘
When I rented a nearly new 570S Spider, I too noticed a bit of knocking coming from the rear of the passenger seat. At first I thought it was the seatbelt but it seemed to be coming from behind the rear corner panel.
@Carl Gunderson It could be.
Nice use of vernacular ‘froot’, rather than ‘frunk’ 💪🏼 🇬🇧
Man these driveby shots
Always a good day when you watch sir jay do the thing
It's the same thing I was asking myself earlier this week why isn't there more footage, coverage or praise about the GT
Sick shirt..my fav Mac is the 570s..if i want a gt car I'd buy a bentley GT
Originally came here for the Lotus content
Stuck around for the honest opinions
Keep at it Jay
This is my first time watching this guy but he is such a great journalist .
It's a compromise of a car, but one that I find appealing. I think it actually lives up to it's name quite well, its a McLaren in GT flavour. A full on GT would have lost everything that makes McLaren unique. It is a shame it isn't quite as easy to live with as marketed though.
Then again people would just bought the 720S instead. McLaren's lineup at the time is one of the problem on why it doesn't sell well
Surprised that you did not mention that it’s looks like a supersized Lotus Europa S/SE? which was Lotus’s version of a (failed) GT version of the Elise. Similar principle anyway. Very similar looking. Even down to the multispoke wheels.
Oh man that looks fabulous in that colour... I've always liked the looks of the GT, but haven't seen one in a colour that really suits it.
Needs tan leather though.
Was on the configurator, last night, and I came to the same conclusion; That shade of blue suits it best.
The tan leather also looks great but you'd need to keep it off the dash.
IT'S A SALAD TIM!
And I'm in love with that wheel design.
I think you hit the nail on the head really. Nobody buys this who's looking at Aston Martin or Bentley. It's for someone who would have been looking at a highly specified 911 turbo. For a very similar price, this would be a lot more special, even if it isn't really a practical GT.
I'd certainly take it over a 911 Turbo
It’s a stew Tim, not what you want when thinking of a burger but surprisingly nice on a cold winters day
I see these in D.C. but literally no where else and I've only seen a handful. I like it. Gotta cousin that's looking for an R8. I recommended this to him b/c I doubt anyone is just gonna let go of the R8 at this point without overcharging for it. The prices just keep going up for the AWD version.
But this I like it. I saw a grey one last week. I saw a white one like 3 years ago, the owner own a row of stores. I've seen a green one somewhere and 2 other ones around Navy Yard. I'm assuming one of the Nationals baseball players have them.
Definitely a rare sight. I like it and Harry drive it in snow and ice so being rwd that's amazing with all that power.
That is an amazing shirt. Video & shirt combo = very entertaining.
Never forget the knob of a test driver in one of these near the factory, on the horn because I wasn’t driving fast enough for him! 😊
Am I the only person who thinks that looks great?
Wonderful car, for me observing the front of this car, the lights seem to be sitting on the car rather than being in the car, the depth of the front bumper makes the balance out of sink, it’s not quite right, much prefer the lighter brighter interior and the press vehicle which was in a Bronze colour with black roof was by far the best colour combination ……. Would I turn this car down …… NOT A CHANCE …….
"out of sync"
@@KevZJ haha cheers …. I just read back what I had written …… perhaps I should have said the front of the car looks like a kitchen sync ! 👍
I'd like to think I keep up with most current cars but I've never heard of or even seen this thing. I like the idea of a softer supercar with all the supercars on the market today being rock hard and practically un drivable. Mclaren reliability though is a scary factor. That'd be the only thing preventing me from buying one.
Could we get a follow up on ownership with your friends mclarens
Blessings to the channel from Chicago and to be fair its more of a "Salad"
Its definitely a salad, Tim. I haven't driven the car but I like how it looks and I tend to gravitate towards GTs more, the interior is very pretty compared to the rest of the line up. The 720s would be my other contender, but apart from it, this is over any other (not limited) McLaren for me
Tim ? Did you think you were on Shmee’s channel
@@charlie1832 watch the full video
@@comeberza I was just coming to comment that , I commented a little too soon
Two things that REALLY stood out to me when I drove it:
1. The steering was absolutely spot on. In this segment (Ferrari, Aston, etc), the others aren't even close. Even when you start talking about the "sportier" versions like the F8 they don't have the same combination of feel and "pointability." They are venturing into Lotus territory with this one.
2. Jay was it just me, or are they pedals incredibly close together? For whatever reason, on the day I was driving this car, I was wearing flip-flops (I know, I know). I actually had to take them off and drive in bare feet because my foot would cover both pedals otherwise and it was scaring the shit out of me.
Otherwise, I thought it was a really, really fun car to drive. An absolutely gorgeous car to look at. The boot "space" is nice but the numbers they give you are somewhat irrelevant as it is basically linear space that is essentially on a display rack once you place it in there. Although there are anchors for tie-downs, anything one places in the bootspace (as you mentioned) simply becomes a projectile in any sort of sudden stop and would also scare the shit out of me...especially one of the golf clubs they advertise as fitting in said space!!!!
Also, although admittedly it's not the most practical as an "everyday driver", I for one LOVE that McLaren kept its distinctive butterfly doors. To me, it wouldn't be a McLaren without them. Maybe they get to be a bit of a pain, but I think they make the experience unique and remarkable every time you get in and out of one. Perhaps it grows tiresome, but it put a smile on my face on the test drive.
No outro music? I always wait to the end to get those 80s good vibes.
Maybe not a GT but wow, one good looking automobile
It's a salad Tim. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
15:07 that, somehow, has never occurred to me. Quite a bit of boxes will need to be ticked when filling out insurance claims.
I really wanted to like this but the front and in particular the valance is just too high. If they reworked the bottoms front end, to me it would look so much better
IT'S A SALAD TIM!!!!!
Completely agree, they missed the mark by saying it's a GT, not a GT-ed version of a supercar. You just have to see the numbers when compared to the 570GT, which additionally, also looks better IMO
Looks great from behind, but you can keep the “f430 hit with the ugly-stick” front though…..
Aside from Tim's Salad, the prices on these have come down pretty dramatically when compared to 720S. You get a really impressive performance for 30% cheaper on the secondhand market (at least in the US)
Of all (modern) McLaren models this one is most pleasant to look at, i really like more subtle design on this model.
the 765lt is my favorite. Love the wire mesh : )
Here in canada, sometimes people order burgers without the bread. What we do in that case is plop the salad, the sauce, the tomatoes and the pickles in a poutine container, and the meat on top. It's a salad.
You really know the Maclaren models well! Great review.
When one of my projects yields fruit, I will get one of these as my first super/GT car, althouth a Huracan looks sooo much sexier!!
The "GT car" category for motorcycles is called "sport tourer". Some with more sport and others better for touring.
Since I travel quickly and attack the mountain roads once I get there, I chose the Kawasaki. The performance of my CBR1000RR and Daytona Moto2 is superior, but they'd be pure torture for a trip. As I consider a very long trip, the BMW R 1250 RT is more comfy, but less powerful. All 4 motos will 'only' set you back less than $80,000.
I know fellows with over a dozen motos, but the few people I know with supercars have but one. Sure, there are folks who own more than one supercar or GT car, but not many. That's got to be a marketing and engineering nightmare! How many buyers in each category will want one?
I wonder how many of these are in garages with versus without other super or GT cars.
It's a lettuce bowl Bartholomew.
God, this has to be the best looking car Mclaren has made. If it were optioned with the good stereo and a sunroof, i could force myself to drive it every day
Me too, but sadly, because of those reasons, I’m gonna have to pass.
Yknow I'd never heard anything about McLaren reliability until I found this channel, never would have even thought about it.
iam not going to lie you have a point , ive just bought one and get it on Saturday , this is what I did , I changed its name its now called no es un GT . now I have an amazing car . was going to buy the 600lt but this is amazing car .its 0.3 seconds slower over 0-60 I can live with that and because most are still stuck with the name I got a bargain 😁😁😁
Hasn't McLaren basically been making the same car over and over again in slightly different specs for years and calling it different models? At this one looks different I guess.
Same as the Porsche 911 then , the different Mclaren models drive totally differently to each other and to people who know there are quite a few differences to each model.
@@brentpowell7889 Well I can't say I have driven many McLarens but from people's reviews of them I don't exactly get the notion that they "drive totally differently to each other". They all drive like well sorted mid engined, well dampened supercars, they're all more or less in the same ballpark in terms of power (again they all have basically the same engine), they're all about the same size and weight and they all look pretty similar inside and out, and by most accounts they're all really really fast capable cars but also a bit numb and artificial to drive.
And yes it is exactly like the 911, a dozen different specs of the same car.
@@BigUriel sorry you are ill informed, very very wrong, there are issues with McLaren’s I have owned them over the last 4 years and still do, they drive totally different from each other, you only have to see the initial reviews of the 600 LT all the motoring journalists tell how different they are to each other.
You can’t compare a Carrera S to GT3 RS, same as you can’t compare a 570S to a 600 LT.
As for for being dull to drive 🤦♂️, McLaren’s are the most driver focused cars on the market that is a well known fact , you might not like the look etc that’s fine, however they are sensational to drive 👍.
@@brentpowell7889 Like I said I haven't driven them, only going by other people's reviews. I've read/watched quite a few of those about McLarens where they are compared to other supercars and although they may be faster they are often said to be less fun and engaging to drive.
I gotta say between a Carrera S and a GT3RS, it's not exactly the same comparison because they have very different engines (unlike McLarens which are all revvy boost heavy turbocharged V8s circa 4 liters). When it comes to the chassis, I would see the GT3 as a highly tuned CS rather than a new car, after all you could realistically take a CS and spend some money of performance chassis mods and make it pretty damn similar to the GT3.
It's like saying an M3 Comp is a different car from a regular 3 series. I mean is it really though, or just a higher spec/performance version of the same?
I bought one of these recently, identical to your review car actually. It's a very impressive cruiser, comfortable (to a degree) and good fun when the road situation allows. To be honest you have to be a tad dim to listen to and believe any marketing babble from any company. Go and look at one, test drive it and figure it out yourself if it's where your money should go.
A very understated design for a McLaren but quite good looking. A shame they missed the mark with this though.
Yeah I mean you could say it's a salad Tim
I’ve seen a couple on the road and it’s a definite neck cranker. I think the GT badge put people off
Bruce built himself a M6GT (OBH 500H) in 1969, with a Chevy V8.
Ive had my GT for 4 months now, daily driver. Fast, and yet pretty comfortable for what it is. Only complaint is electronic glitches.
It's a swanky burger WITH SALAD, TIM!!!
My biggest complaint with the GT is the vertical infotainment screen, it completely ruins the entire car.
I love cars like this, but understand why they don’t sell well. When people are buying a sports/supercar, they want something out there and exciting. Even though a slightly more practical car would be better to own. Some of my favourite cars are sports cars with a hint of GT/daily ability, like the Evora, SW20 MR2, BMW Clownshoe etc
I think it's definitely a salad, Tim;)....still love the McLaren GT though...right what I am looking for, a slightly more daily Supercar, just like the Audi R8!