McLaren 570 GT 2016

The Touring Deck hatch opens toward the curb, with its side determined by whether the car is left- or right-hand drive. That arrangement makes loading luggage safer and more convenient when the car is parked alongside a road. The large side-hinged glass panel also gives the 570GT an unusual rear profile for a mid-engined supercar. Contemporary observers noted that its practical glass-hatch concept recalled the grand-touring versatility associated with cars such as the Jaguar E-Type. (autobild.de)

The 570GT was not introduced as a limited edition; it was a regular production model within McLaren’s Sports Series. The sources reviewed describe its launch, equipment and market positioning, but do not provide a verified total for the number of cars built over its production life. A precise production figure should therefore not be assigned. The model entered the market at a higher price than the 570S, reflecting its additional equipment and more complex rear bodywork. It was sold internationally, with power and performance figures sometimes expressed differently depending on regional measurement standards. Its status as a full-production model distinguished it from McLaren’s strictly limited-run special projects. (topgear.com)

Automotive journalists generally viewed the 570GT as a convincing attempt to broaden the everyday usability of a McLaren supercar. Autocar noted that it retained the 570S’s power while gaining refinement, while Auto Express praised the balance between performance and easier road use. The main reservations concerned its high price and the fact that it remained less practical than a conventional grand tourer. Several tests also judged the 570S to be more exciting when driven purely for sport. The overall verdict was therefore measured: the 570GT did not turn the McLaren into a traditional luxury touring car, but it made the brand’s mid-engined supercar concept substantially more compatible with longer journeys and regular road use. (autocar.co.uk)