2023 MCLAREN GT | SBM22GCA7PW002553

Body Styles

The McLaren GT is a 2-door, 2-seat fastback coupe, built on a carbon-fiber Monocell II-T chassis adapted for daily usability. Unlike most McLarens, it features a rear hatchback design with a surprisingly generous 570-liter luggage capacity split between the rear trunk and front cargo compartment.

While it shares visual DNA with models like the 720S and 570S, the GT features a longer, more sculpted tail, a sloping rear glass hatch, and refined intake contours designed for aerodynamics and cooling. Ride height is slightly increased versus track-focused siblings, and the front overhang is shortened for better usability on public roads and ramps.

The dihedral doors remain a supercar signature, but the GT’s soft-close mechanism and enhanced entry/exit angles make it far more accommodating than other McLaren models. It’s a true supercar in silhouette, but designed to be usable every day.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The name “GT” stands for “Grand Tourer”, a class traditionally known for combining high-speed comfort, range, and usability. With the GT, McLaren aimed to redefine the segment from a supercar perspective, rejecting the notion that GTs had to be heavy, front-engined, or overly insulated.

Unlike its “Super Series” or “Ultimate Series” siblings, the GT was engineered with extended touring in mind — longer gears, smoother ride quality, and space for golf clubs or ski bags, without compromising the mid-engine layout, power-to-weight ratio, or reactive handling McLaren is known for.

This model marked the first time McLaren publicly challenged brands like Aston Martin, Ferrari Roma, and Bentley Continental GT with a car that still belonged unmistakably to the McLaren ecosystem.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

“GT” is a globally recognized abbreviation for “Gran Turismo,” derived from Italian and Latin roots meaning “grand tour.” McLaren uses it without translation in every market, relying on the universal prestige of the term among driving enthusiasts. The simple two-letter name carries with it a history of cross-continental performance and evokes the romanticism of long, fast drives across Europe.In markets like Germany, Japan, and the UAE, “GT” immediately connotes speed, style, and long-distance comfort, and the McLaren GT was specifically tuned for both autobahn sprints and smooth city navigation.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The McLaren GT is available in a curated selection of tones: Onyx Black, Silica White, Storm Grey, Amaranth Red, Namaka Blue, and Vega Blue, with special MSO (McLaren Special Operations) offerings that allow full customization, including satin and pearlescent finishes, racing stripes, or even visible carbon fiber bodywork.

Inside, the GT features a driver-focused, minimalistic layout combined with luxurious touches. Upholstery includes Softgrain Aniline Leather or Alcantara, while an MSO Luxe interior package adds cashmere seat trim, a world-first in production supercars. Interior accents include aluminum switchgear, open-pore satin wood, carbon fiber trim, or MSO electro-chromatic roof glass.

The dashboard integrates a 12.3" digital driver display and a 7" infotainment touchscreen with NAV, smartphone connectivity, and real-time vehicle telemetry. Seat comfort, NVH isolation, and material quality were all tuned to exceed expectations for daily driving without diluting performance.

Wheels range from 20-inch fronts and 21-inch rears, with multi-spoke lightweight forged alloys available in Satin Diamond Cut, Gloss Black Diamond Cut, or Stealth Gray. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard, and calipers can be painted in McLaren Orange, Azura Blue, Yellow, or Red.

Top Expensive Options

• MSO Defined Exterior Paint (custom or satin): ~$9,000
• Electrochromic Panoramic Roof: ~$6,500
• MSO Cashmere Interior Trim: ~$7,000
• 15-Spoke Lightweight Forged Alloy Wheels: ~$4,300
• Bowers & Wilkins Premium Audio System (12 speakers): ~$4,000
• Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade Pack: ~$5,000
• Luggage Set (leather, fitted to trunk shape): ~$3,200
• Front Lift System (nose raise): ~$2,600
• Heated Memory Seats with Lumbar and Bolsters: ~$2,300
• MSO Gloss Carbon Exterior Pack (mirrors, splitter, diffuser): ~$10,000+

vs Competitors

The McLaren GT was built to rival the Aston Martin DB11 V8, Bentley Continental GT V8, and Ferrari Roma. Unlike these front-engined grand tourers, the McLaren GT retains a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive setup, giving it sharper handling and purer balance. It is lighter by several hundred kilograms than the Bentley and Aston, and it outruns the Roma to 100 km/h while offering more cargo space.

However, competitors like the Bentley offer better insulation and a more sumptuous cabin, while the Ferrari Roma excels in interior polish and emotional design. What sets the McLaren apart is its raw feedback, immediacy of throttle and steering, and supercar-style visibility — combined with a surprising degree of comfort.

It’s less of a cruiser, more of a driver’s GT, ideally suited for those who want a mid-engine feel in a less intimidating, more usable package than a 720S or 765LT.

Fun Fact

The McLaren GT has a rear cargo compartment lined with leather or microfiber, large enough to carry a golf bag or two pairs of skis — and matching custom McLaren luggage. The combined cargo space (570 liters) is more than in a Porsche Panamera or Audi A7, despite being a mid-engine supercar.

Additionally, it was the first McLaren to offer cashmere upholstery — making it not just a performance milestone, but a fashion-forward statement in automotive design.