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McLaren 600LT by MSO revealed ahead of Pebble Beach debuthttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-600lt-mso-revealed-ahead-pebble-beach-debut McLaren will be heading to this week’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with a bespoke version of its new 600LT. Showcasing a raft of personalisation options from the Woking brand’s MSO (McLaren Special Operations) division, the concept follows on from the first public outing of the 600LT at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month. Featuring MSO Bespoke Stealth Grey paintwork, the 600LT receives a number of carbonfibre upgrades, including an F1 Longtail-inspired air intake scoop mounted on the roof. Three carbonfibre upgrade packs also feature, with the material being used for the door mirrors and door inserts, as well as the front splitter, rear bumper, diffuser and engine cover. An ‘MSO Defined’ carbonfibre roof and front wing louvres are also part of the package. The new parts are said to reduce weight, although McLaren hasn’t disclosed how much lighter the MSO version is than the regular 600LT. Gloss black 10-spoke wheels complete the look. Inside, lightweight carbonfibre seats are sourced from the McLaren Senna, with orange contrast stitching. Six-point harnesses also feature, while a carbonfibre transmission tunnel and door inserts and an upgraded Bowers & Wilkins sound system are showcased. Detail touches to the interior include bespoke embroidery in the headrests, ‘600LT’ etching on the throttle pedals and even a set of hand-painted keys. The 600LT’s performance is unchanged over the standard car, with a 592bhp twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 taking it from 0-62mph in 2.8sec and on to a top speed of 204mph.

The entry-level McLaren the 570S, is according to McLaren, all about fun and being usable. Chris Harris is happy to report that it is not a lie. Arguably, the most important model of its lineup, the new 570S declares war on the Porsche 911 Turbo, the R8 V10 Plus and maybe the Lamborghini Huracan with a detuned and reworked version of its turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 which now makes 562bhp. It is enough to propel the 570S from zero to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds Even though it is the 'baby' in the whole McLaren lineup, those figures don't look slow at all. So while we know it is not going to be slow, will its conventional roll bars and adaptive dampers make it a better driver's car? Watch the video to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=884&v=KyBc1GnJVlM