The 570S was designed with a focus on "day-to-day usability and driveability" while still delivering a sporting experience. The car is powered by a new iteration of the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine already used in the 650S and P1, designated M838T E, with thirty per cent of the parts redesigned. The car’s design incorporated aerodynamic principles, notably a teardrop-shaped cockpit, and drew inspiration from the flagship P1, particularly in the rear diffuser and slim LED tail lights.
The 570S engine produces 562 hp (570 PS; 419 kW) and 443 lb⋅ft (601 N⋅m) of torque. This power is delivered through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission developed by Graziano Trasmissioni, arranged in a rear-mid engine configuration. The car can accelerate from 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of 204 mph (328 km/h). Its total dry weight is 2,989 lb (1,356 kg), with a maximum weight of 3,201 lb (1,452 kg), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 428 PS per tonne. Fuel economy is rated at 25.5 miles per imperial gallon (11.1 L/100 km; 21.2 mpg‑US), with CO2 emissions of 249 g/km. The car features dihedral doors, a trademark of McLaren as featured on its ultimate and super series cars.
The 570S formed the basis for several track-oriented iterations, most notably the 570S GT4 and 570S Sprint, which made their public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. These cars were built alongside the base model. Changes include a new air jack suspension system, racing-style aerodynamic package, and center-lock magnesium alloys wrapped in Pirelli racing slicks. While a new race-style cooling system and radiator were added, the powertrain remained unchanged.
The GT4 made its racing debut at the British GT Championship in April 2016. The 570S Sprint was built alongside the GT4 counterpart but without the FIA restrictions required on the GT4; it was made commercially available for customers and could be updated to GT4 specifications at the owner's request.
To celebrate the Daytona 24 event, the US dealer McLaren Newport Beach commissioned ten bespoke cars from McLaren Special Operations called the MSO X. Based on the 570S GT4 race car, these vehicles were designed to provide the feel of the GT4 racer without taking away everyday road usability. They featured a carbon fibre roof with a functional 'goose neck' air intake, a GT4-style rear wing providing 100 kg (220 lb) of additional downforce, and liveries inspired by the McLaren F1 GTR that competed at Le Mans during the 1990s. The interior included exposed carbon fibre and racing harnesses but retained creature comforts like air conditioning and GPS.
A more extreme road-legal version based on the 570S GT4, the 620R, was unveiled in December 2019. It shared the GT4’s Monocell II carbon fibre monocoque chassis and used an engine rated at 620 PS (456 kW; 612 hp) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft). It featured semi-slick Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres, a bare-minimum racing interior, and adjustable coilover motorsport dampers. The 620R generated 185 kg (408 lb) of downforce at 250 km/h (155 mph) with its carbon fibre rear wing. Production was limited to 350 units, but only 225 were produced due to COVID-19 complications and marketing challenges.
The 600LT, unveiled in 2018, was based on the 570S and was the third McLaren production car to receive the "longtail" treatment, inspired by the 675LT and F1 GTR Longtail. The 600LT featured a body extended by 73.7 mm (2.9 in), enhanced aerodynamics, and a weight saving of 96 kg (212 lb) over the 570S. The 600LT Spider, a convertible variant, utilized the same carbon monocoque as the 570S lineage without requiring extra modifications for the folding hardtop roof. The 620R directly inherited the Monocell II carbon fibre monocoque chassis from the 570S GT4 race car.
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