Used 2020 Mclaren 570S for sale 

To compete with the likes of Mercedes AMG GT and Aston Martin DB11, 570S gets an extensive feature list. Dihedral doors uplift the sporty feel of the car. Sports seats are on offer but they are manually adjusted to keep the weight in check.

What do we recommend?

Mclaren only offers the 570 S in one trim but with an expansive options list which can escalate the price dramatically.

McLaren first introduced the 3.8L V8 engine with the MP4-12C with upwards of 600HP. It’s an all-aluminium engine souped-up with two heavily boost-y turbos. From the least powerful sports car from McLaren, the 540C to the legendary hypercar, the P1 and everything in between have been powered by the same basic engine with a different set of turbos, internals and in some cases, coupled with an electric motor.

Here, in the 570S, the engine feels more relaxed and dialled down compared to the likes of 650S or the LT iteration. Some of the components are reworked and the turbos employed here are smaller in order to make the engine more tractable and usable out in the real world.

At low revs, the lag is quite prominent. But as soon as the turbos spool up, the 570S picks up rapidly and keeps pulling like a train.

The only gripe with this engine would be the noise it emits while it delivers some mind-bending performance. The engine note is quite flat and lacks character. It’s no match when compared to the wild and melodic N/A V10 of the Audi R8 or the aggressive and thunderous rumble of the AMG GT.

What’s the transmission like?

570s manages to deliver all that mighty power seamlessly and linearly thanks to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission designed in house by McLaren. The gearbox is quick to react and offers instant shifts.

The 570S, although is the cheapest McLaren on sale right now, in this comparison is one of the most expensive buys. Aston Martin shares the Mercedes powerplant which produces more torque than the McLaren’s twin-turbo engine.

How fast is the Mclaren 570 S?

The 570S is projected as the “baby” McLaren which is more usable out in the real world but it still manages to go like stink. All that power is put down to the tarmac through rear wheels only. For a clean launch, launch control is standard which manages to slingshot the McLaren and reach warp speed in a crazily short span of time. The kind of straight-line performance on offer can put more hardcore supercars to shame.

McLaren 570S is the lightest and the most powerful and thus cracks 60mph in the least time. Talking about the competition, both the Aston Martins and the Mercedes AMG GT makes use of the same engine. The DB11 is the heaviest and with the lowest power to weight ratio, it lags behind the other two in 0-60 mph sprint.

What’s the handling like of the McLaren 570 S?

The McLaren 570S is designed to be an everyday supercar and in some regards, it does behave like one too. The ride is supple compared to other McLaren,s considering the carbon monocoque is the base of the chassis here too. McLaren has redesigned the sills for better accessibility.

At the rear, unlike its bigger siblings, the 570S makes use of traditional anti-roll bars which makes the rear end lot more predictable and the firmness is kept in check too.

That being said, the chassis itself is rigid and taut. This makes the car super responsive and confidence-inspiring when pushing hard around the corners.

The steering on the 570S is a beauty to behold. It is by far the best system on the market right now. Period. It is an electro-hydraulic system and is communicative in a way which seems to be quite unusual for a modern car. It’s addictive, to say the least.

The 570S is as precise as a samurai,s sword and it slices through the corners with utmost ease which makes it an amazing track day tool as well.

What about the Braking performance?

The braking duties are handled brilliantly by standard fitment carbon-ceramic rotors. The braking feel is stupendous but the bite it a bit lacking, coupled with a stiff brake pedal takes away the confidence and trust from the driver. The ABS seems to be too intrusive which robs away some of the stability under heavy braking.

Even though the McLaren makes use of the smallest rotors in this competition, under emergency braking, it reaches a halt in the least distance thanks to the least amount of heft to lug around.

Supercars with big and bulky V8s are usually not great performers in our fuel-economy tests and is irrelevant for a car with this much of firepower under the hood. That being said, McLaren 570S is an amazing mile muncher and can cover continents without breaking your back or bank.

The grand tourer credentials seem to be perfect for 570 S as at least on paper, it goes head to head and does even better than actual GT cars in its segment.

On the inside, the 570 S is a carbon fest lined with Alcantara. There is exposed carbon everywhere around the cabin with is a good thing. The design philosophy seems to be more functional than form. The cabin is a bit cosy so McLaren didn’t have much room to play around with. The dashboard is set low coupled with a decent amount of glass area makes for outstanding visibility. In the middle of the cabin sits a portrait-style infotainment screen which also displays the rear camera output.

The dashboard design is not a huge departure from the 650 S but the occupants now won’t have to fight for their air vents. The standard seats on offer are plenty comfortable and feel snug at the same time. An optional sport seat upgrade is available too. Talking of seats, the adjustment can be a real pain for some as the seat adjustment buttons are hidden away in the depths of unknown.

The steering on the 570 S feels like a breath of fresh air and stands out from the crowd. It is clean and devoid of any buttons. There are proper indicator stalks mounted on the steering column and not like buttons on either side as in a Ferrari or a Lamborghini.

What are the infotainment features on offer?

The 7.0-inch portrait touchscreen in the middle houses the upgraded McLaren infotainment system which is leaps and bounds ahead of the previous generation system. The system is an in-house effort from McLaren and is smooth and intuitive to use.

There are three USB ports in an around the cabin and smartphone connectivity is supported as well. That being said, the viewing angles could have been better and the anti-glare screen makes life a bit difficult too. The rearview camera pops up on the central display but it takes its own sweet time and the video quality is not exactly “HD”

The driver’s display is fully digital but comprises of three separate screens, unlike the science fiction movie-inspired 720S flippy gauge cluster. The one on the 570 S is fairly customizable but holds no ground when compared to Audi’s Virtual Cockpit in the R8.

Some other notable infotainment features on offer:

• Satellite navigation
• Bluetooth telephone connection and audio streaming
• Wi-Fi tethering
• Voice activation
• Integrated apps
• DAB or SIRIUS radio
• USB connectivity and AUX input
• McLaren 4-speaker audio system McLaren Track Telemetry (MTT)

What’s the cargo capacity like?

Mid-engine sports cars have their own quirks and features and some shortcomings too. As the engine is sitting in the middle, it eats up into the available cargo space. With that said, McLaren has cleverly designed the 570 S’s front trunk or ‘frunk’, which can take up a couple of soft bags. The rear parcel shelf itself is more cavernous compared to other mid-engined sports cars.

It’s a 3 on 1 handicapped match as the McLaren is the only mid-engined sports car in this comparison and thus has the smallest cargo capacity. Rest of them stack up quite close to each other.

Interior Features:

• Extended leather interior with textile headlining
• Manual sports seats
• Electrochromatic dipping rear view interior mirror
• Carbon Black leather steering wheel
• Dual-zone climate control (temp)
• Rear window heating element on the rear window
• Air conditioning Manual adjust steering column (reach and rake)
• Black seatbelts Tonal stitch Satin chrome brightwork

The Mclaren 570 S has a fresh design with some undertones of P1 and some design cues from the 650 S. In the flesh, the 570 S looks smaller and more compact than the 650 S but it isn’t. The edges are softer and it lacks are the active aero trickery. The spoiler at the back is fixed and is very subtle.

The front is a lot sharper-looking compared to McLaren’s of yesteryears. The doors are dihedral and open at a wider angle than before for better usability. At the side, there are air channels designed to feed air into the massive air intakes.

At the rear, the taillamps sport a new petal design theme and all in all, the 570 S looks and feel like a totally new package and no one could confuse it with other McLaren cars.

The “baby” McLaren sits the widest among its competitors. Heavy use of carbon fibre is apparent as the 570 S is almost 600 lbs lighter than the DB11.

Exterior features:

• Full LED headlights with automatic headlight levelling Automatic lights (in conjunction with rain sensor) Automatic LED daytime running lights & rear lights
• Central High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
• Dual function LED rear fog / reverse light
• Dihedral Doors Electrically folding heated door mirrors (with a dip in reverse functionality)
• Dark Palladium rear spoiler and front splitter
• Dark Palladium rear deck and service cover
• Dark Palladium aero blades and side skirts
• Silver exhaust finisher Silver badge set (front, rear, steering wheel and wheel centre caps)

The McLaren 570 S is underpinned by carbon tub which makes the structure of the car sturdy and one which should protect its occupants in a high-speed crash. Unfortunately, the crash test results for the 570 S are not available at the moment. Some of the notable safety features on offer are:

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Dynamic Electronic Stability Control (DESC)
• Traction Control (TC)
• Hill hold assist Cruise control Electronic parking brake
• Volumetric alarm upgrade (including interior storage compartments)
• Vehicle tracking system
• Knee airbags

McLaren 570 S vs Aston Martin DB11 V8

The Aston Martin DB11 is the ultimate grand touring machine and with the Mercedes V8 upfront, the weight distribution is better and it handles pretty well too. On the face of it, DB11 and 570 S are totally different beasts. The DB11 is more focused towards comfort, it’s a much more relaxed machine and would do the city runs more readily compared to the McLaren. The 570 shines like a bright diamond out on the track

McLaren 570 S vs Aston Martin Vantage

The Vantage is a bit cheaper than its elder sibling, the DB11. It’s lighter, has a better power to weight ratio, a better handler altogether. Compared to the 570 S, the interiors are roomier, its more comfortable to be in, is as good out on a track as the 570 S and is easier to live with on an everyday basis. McLaren 570 S has its work cut out against the Vantage.

McLaren 570 S vs Mercedes Benz GT S Coupe

The Mercedes Benz AMG GT S is powered by the M178 motor which also powers other AMG beasts. That coupled with a beautifully calibrated chassis, sorted dynamics and a lightning-quick gearbox makes up for one hell of a drivers car. In terms of interiors, the infotainment system, comfort and cargo capacity, the AMG GT S totally trumps the McLaren. The Mclaren 570 S, on the other hand, has its engine bolted in the middle making it a much more eager and serious track weapon.

The Mclaren 570 S is the entry-level car from the Mclaren stable. The design is radical and looks absolutely stunning. Out on the track, it can go head to head with supercars and even some of the hypercars. For a mid-engined supercar, the practicality quotient is high and can be used as an everyday car too.