McLaren Automotive Lifts The Lid On Its Latest Model With The Australian Debut Of 570S Spider

McLaren Automotive Lifts The Lid On Its Latest Model With The Australian Debut Of 570S Spider
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• McLaren Automotive unveils the new 570S Spider harbor-side in Sydney
• All the high-performance dynamic attributes and refinement of 570S Coupé with the added exhilaration of open-air driving
• Third body style in McLaren’s Sports Series product family, alongside Coupé and GT
• Retractable hardtop using technology proven in McLaren 650S and 675LT Spiders
• Roof takes just 15 seconds to open or close, at vehicle speeds of up to 40km/h (25mph)
• Second new model in the Track22 Business Plan this year, cementing strong growth for the marquee in Australia
• McLaren 570S Spider priced from AUD$435,750 plus on-roads

SYDNEY. McLaren Automotive unveiled its latest model in the Sports Series family – the McLaren 570S Spider. The new McLaren 570S Spider combines the exceptional dynamism and refinement of the 570S Coupé with the extra exhilaration of open-air motoring. Hand-assembled in Woking, England, the 570S Spider is the most attainable McLaren Spider ever and brings supercar attributes such as carbon-fiber construction, a mid-engine layout and extreme performance for the first time to the luxury sports convertible segment.

McLaren Automotive Lifts The Lid On Its Latest Model With The Australian Debut Of 570S Spider
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George Biggs, Managing Director of McLaren Automotive Asia said: “The McLaren 570S Spider is a truly exceptional car and I am pleased to reveal it here in Sydney for the Australian debut. It has been an outstanding year for McLaren. We’ve received a phenomenal response since the release of the 720S, followed by the announcement of our fourth consecutive year of profitability and today we celebrate the launch of the latest addition to the McLaren Sports Series family. The McLaren 570S Spider is a convertible without compromise, with an attractive retractable hardtop that delivers the exhilaration of roof-down motoring. It is an extremely thrilling car to drive. I cannot wait to see it being driven on Australian roads.”

The two-seat, rear-wheel drive 570S Spider is the third body style in McLaren’s Sports Series portfolio, lining up alongside the Coupé and the GT. Compared to the Coupé, the 570S Spider adds a neatly integrated, retractable hardtop that when lowered delivers an even more immersive and exhilarating driving experience. The two-piece roof – which is engineered using technology proven in the McLaren 650S and 675LT Spider models – is constructed of lightweight composite panels and creates a purposeful, sleek appearance whether raised or lowered. The roof takes just 15 seconds to open or close, at vehicle speeds of up to 40km/h (25mph).

Most importantly, there are no performance compromises versus the 570S Coupé, with the Spider maintaining the same electrifying pace, dynamic excellence and impressive refinement thanks to its 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine with seven-speed, seamless-shift gearbox producing a class-leading 570PS and 600Nm.

 The carbon fiber MonoCell II chassis at the heart of all Sports Series cars does not suffer any reduction in strength or stiffness in convertible guise, or require any additional structural actions. This has allowed McLaren engineers to design and develop the 570S Spider without concerns that are potentially a significant issue with steel or aluminum structures.

Speaking at the McLaren 570S Spider launch event in Sydney, Alex Long, Global Head of Product commented: “The new Spider is about pure exhilaration. It’s built on the incredible Monocell II carbon fiber chassis, so we have been able to create a convertible which has the same ride and handling magic as the 570S coupe and with hardly any weight penalty. We also have the Active Dynamics Panel which allows the driver to choose from Normal, Sport or Track to adjust the handling and power train to suit the conditions. These features are unique to McLaren and make the 570S the finest handling convertible in the world.”

Deliveries of the McLaren 570S Spider will commence in Australia in late 2017, priced from AUD$435,750 plus on-roads. For more information, please contact McLaren Sydney (02 8338 3971), McLaren Melbourne (03 8420 8888), or McLaren Gold Coast (07 5509 7110).