McLaren GT 2019

The 2019 McLaren GT Base marks McLaren’s entry into the grand tourer segment, combining high performance with the comfort expected for longer journeys. Unveiled in 2019, it belongs to the earliest phase of the GT’s life cycle and represents the base version launched that year. Its appeal comes from balancing speed-oriented character with a more relaxed road focus and a refined interior. Distinctive cues associated with the GT include butterfly doors and an aerodynamic body, while the cabin emphasizes high-quality materials such as Nappa leather and aluminum trim.

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History

The McLaren GT was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, with full details revealed later on 15 May of that same year. This launch was significant for McLaren because it brought the brand into the grand tourer segment with a car designed to blend driving excitement and long-distance comfort. The 2019 Base version belongs to that original rollout and sits among the first GT specifications offered. It differs from the more extreme sports cars in McLaren’s range by aiming for broader usability, while still keeping the low, aerodynamic shape and butterfly doors that identify the model. Inside, the cabin follows the same premium direction, with materials such as Nappa leather and aluminum trim. In 2024, McLaren introduced the GTS as the GT’s successor, using the same platform but bringing a revised design, lower weight and more power.

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Technical data

1 powertrain recorded for the GT. Some figures apply to the version as a whole rather than to each engine.

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Power: 461 kW
Torque: 651 Nm
Transmission: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drive type: Propulsion
Fuel: Essence

Recorded across the whole version

Displacement: 6064 cm3
Dimensions: 4928 x 1920 x 1199 mm
Weight: 1120 kg

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Production

The McLaren GT was unveiled in 2019, first at the Geneva Motor Show and then in full detail on 15 May of that year. The dossier does not provide more specific production data for the 2019 Base version. It can only be placed in the GT’s launch phase, before the GTS was introduced in 2024.

Evolution

For the GT, the clearest evolution comes with the arrival of the 2024 GTS. The underlying platform remains shared, but McLaren updated the styling, reduced weight and increased power. Those changes were aimed at sharpening the car’s dynamic character while preserving the luxury and comfort expected from a grand tourer. In that context, the 2019 GT Base represents the original expression of the concept: a car focused on balancing performance with ease of use. The GTS is the more recent and more developed interpretation, but the core idea remains unchanged: McLaren performance wrapped in a car meant to be more relaxed for longer-distance driving.

Variants

The GT was offered in several versions, and the Base launched in 2019 represents the entry-level specification in the line at the time of introduction. The dossier does not provide further mechanical or equipment-level differences for this variant, but it does confirm that the GT range let customers choose according to their priorities in performance and comfort. The Base therefore serves as the founding configuration of the model, before the 2024 GTS arrived with changes in design, weight and power. Identification relies mainly on the GT’s shared traits: butterfly doors, aerodynamic bodywork, specific wheels and a cabin finished with premium materials.