McLaren GT Caught Testing At Nurburgring Raises Questions CarBuzz News Features New Cars Used Cars Sell My Car Shopping Tools Car Reviews Car Finder Compare Cars Best Cars Car Dealerships Used Car Reviews Car Advice Home News McLaren GT Caught Testing At Nurburgring Raises Questions

McLaren GT Caught Testing At Nurburgring Raises Questions

Aug. 25, 2020 4:31 PM ET by Jay Traugott Video / 5 Comments For starters, why the camouflage? The McLaren GT was revealed back in May 2019 as the automaker's first-ever dedicated grand tourer. Although it rides on the same MonoCell carbon fiber platform as the 720S, it's powered by an updated version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. The engine's turbos are a bit smaller compared to those on the 720S and thus deliver lower performance. However, the GT has greater low RPM performance and responsiveness, helping to make it more suitable for grand touring. Total output is rated at 612 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, compared to the 720S's 710 hp and 568 lb-ft of twist. As you can see in this new video taken at the Nurburgring, the GT is certainly no performance slouch. Carspotter Jeroen/Youtube Carspotter Jeroen/Youtube Carspotter Jeroen/Youtube It's the real deal and can be used as a grand tourer and a track toy. But what we're wondering is why this GT is covered in camouflage? It's not like the world hasn't seen the final design. There are a couple of theories behind McLaren's decision here. The first and more likely reason is that McLaren is testing out a new active aero package and/or other performance enhancements. The other possibility is this isn't a McLaren GT at all, but rather a testbed for something else, such as the next-generation Sports Series. Carspotter Jeroen/Youtube Carspotter Jeroen/Youtube This 570S successor will ride on the company's all-new ultra-lightweight architecture designed to accommodate electrification and, eventually, an all-electric model. But this McLaren sounds awfully like other models also powered by the 4.0 V8, so we kind of doubt there's a hybrid system packed in there. We'll hopefully have some official answers soon enough. Despite some setbacks resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, McLaren still aims to launch 18 new models and variants within the next few years. There's a strong possibility this GT prototype is one of those variants. McLaren McLaren McLaren McLaren McLaren

Join The Discussion

Show Comments (5)

Gallery

10 Photos Tags: #McLaren News #Nurburgring #Supercars #Video

Related Cars

McLaren GT LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top