2022 McLaren GT

　　

2022 McLaren GT Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Designed as a grand-touring car with comfort and thrilling performance to match rivals such as the Aston Martin DB11, Ferrari Roma and Porsche 911 Turbo S, the McLaren GT is a more civilized take on the automaker's traditionally hardcore sports cars.

　　McLaren rolled out the GT for the 2020 model year, telling zzdcar the supercar was 63% new. It wears aluminum bodywork draped over a carbon-fiber monocoque structure and has the company's signature dihedral doors that open up and out. The GT is slightly easier to enter and exit than other McLarens, and we found the interior to be cozy but not cramped, outfitted as expected with sumptuous materials. McLaren even offers a cashmere fabric option for the GT, as well as a high-end 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

　　If that sounds a little too "coastal grandma" for you, don't worry. The GT's more relaxed grand-touring mission doesn't mean McLaren has taken its foot off the accelerator pedal. Tucked into the belly of the beast is a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine producing more than enough power to motivate the 3,373-pound GT. McLaren claims it can scream to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 203 mph while you head to your Cape Cod beach house. And, according to the EPA, you should get 18 mpg along the way.

　　Better yet, you can take a week's worth of belongings, thanks to the 5.3-cubic-foot front and 14.8-cubic-foot rear trunks. Who says arriving with speed and style forces compromise?

　　

Which GT does zzdcar recommend?

The 2022 McLaren GT comes one way, and that's ready to cover long distances at high speed. However, you can enhance its luxury, performance and appeal through a long menu of optional packages and individual upgrades.

　　

McLaren GT models

The McLaren GT is a two-seat luxury sports car that comes in a single level of specification. You can personalize the GT through a wide range of paint colors and types, wheel and trim finishes, and interior design themes and material selections to ensure yours is unlike any other. All GTs employ a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (612 horsepower, 465 lb-ft) powering the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Highlights from the standard equipment list are as follows:

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　　Every McLaren GT is equipped with these standard features:

　　Launch control (controls wheelspin to maximize acceleration from a stop) Four driving modes: Non-active, Comfort, Sport and Track Brake-induced torque vectoring system (brakes an inside rear wheel to improve handling in corners) Predictive adaptive damping suspension (adjusts suspension settings in preparation for changes in the road surface) Cast alloy wheels (20-inch front and 21-inch rear seven-spoke design) Full LED headlights and taillights Heated exterior mirrors Rain-sensing windshield wipers Cruise control Keyless entry with keyless engine start Ambient interior lighting 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather upholstery Manually adjustable front seats 7-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity Satellite radio Four stereo speakers Navigation system Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)An available Premium Pack equips the GT with:

　　Adaptive headlights Front-suspension lift system Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors Interior air purification system 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system Power-opening and -closing rear liftgate Cargo coverA Lightweight Sports Pack improves the GT's dynamics with:

　　Forged aluminum wheels Carbon-ceramic brakes Sport exhaustMcLaren also offers Pioneer and Luxe interior themes with specific color, material and premium leather upholstery selections, as well as a Black Pack, a Bright Pack and a Gloss Carbon Fiber Pack to dress up the exterior.

　　Additional options include:

　　Panoramic glass roof panel Electrochromic glass roof panel Power-adjustable steering wheel Power-adjustable, heated seats Choice of two wheel styles and four wheel finishes Choice of eight brake caliper colors

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