There’s a new McLaren model in town and after months of spy shots, we can now see the all-new car in its entirety. The McLaren 570S coupe is the first in the Sports Series family and forms part of McLaren’s three-tier model strategy.

While there’s not much to visually distinguish the new McLaren 570S from its siblings, you can see some subtle changes. The front end is the result of aerodynamics engineers having their way, as function clearly follows form.Large ultra-bright LED headlamps are fitted as standard, while the redesigned rear makes do with LED light blade rear lamps, and twin exhausts which exit below the bumper and form part of the redesigned rear diffuser.

Engine and Performance

The performance claims will raise an eyebrow or two. Expect 0-100kph in 3.2 seconds, while the 200kph figure is breached in only 9.5 seconds. Top speed is a mighty 328kph. These performance figures come courtesy of a modified version of the3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine which does duty in the P1, 650S and 12C.

Outputs of 420 kW and 600 Nm are impressive, but fuel economy is claimed at9.2L/100km making this is a frugal supercar.The McLaren 570S is rear-wheel driven and power reaches the road via a seven-speed SSG gearbox. Ceramic brakes are fitted as standard, as arePirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.

The McLaren 570Suses independent adaptive dampers with front and rear anti-rollbarsand dual wishbones, with the familiar ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ modes. In ‘Normal’ mode, the system provides a refined yet engaging ride, while the ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ settings allow the 570S to become more track-focused when required.

Why It Will Succeed

Although all McLaren models offer thumping performance, they’re still effortlessly easy to drive on a day-to-day basis.The carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis of the 570S has been redesigned with even more of a focus on day-to-day usability, offering improved access and departurefrom the cabin. It is incredibly strong and stiff, and contributes to a dry weight of as low as 1 313kg, which is almost 150kg lighter than its closest competitor.

It’s not just about the performance and day to day usability though… Most supercars are lacking in standard equipment. This is not the case for the McLaren 570S though as it boasts acomprehensive infotainment system including an all-new TFT digital instrument cluster that changes configuration according to driving mode, a seven-inch IRIS touchscreen, now with integrated climate control functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and DAB digital / SIRIUS satellite radio. The car comes with four speakers in the interest of saving weight.

Given how well McLaren has done in South Africa, we’d be surprised if the 570S didn’t make it to our market. We’ll have more info such as pricing as and when it arrives.