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McLaren GT

612 hp, 570 liters, 2 pairs of skis: the McLaren GT's kind of grand touring.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 37 sources

At a glance

0400800
612–626 hpPower
0510
3.1 s0–60 mph
0175350
326.7 km/hTop speed
0400800
630 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,520–1,530 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12

Engine
4.0 L twin-turbo V8, M840TE1
Layout
Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive; MonoCell II-T carbon monocoque1
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch1
Built at
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom1

The story

McLaren's first dedicated grand tourer was built to reach a new audience through long-distance comfort. The GT pairs a mid-mounted V8 with a carbon monocoque.12

2019: Geneva preview, May 15 unveiling · Dampers react in 2 milliseconds · Pebble Beach GT gets Geoform stitching20192020: 430 hours for Verdant Theme paint · 10.7-second quarter-mile in testing20202022: No-cost packs and revised brake booster20222023: GT by MSO: 4 UK specs, 2 cars each · GTS announced: 626 hp, 1,520 kg20232024: GT production ends; GTS reaches dealers2024 McLaren 570S: 2015–2021McLaren 570SMcLaren 570GT: Introduced 2016McLaren 570GTMcLaren GT: 2019–2024McLaren GTMcLaren GTS: 2024–presentMcLaren GTS 2014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones11418
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YearWhat happened
2015–2021McLaren 570S
Introduced 2016McLaren 570GT
2019–2024McLaren GT
2024–presentMcLaren GTS
2019Geneva preview, May 15 unveiling
2019Dampers react in 2 milliseconds
2019Pebble Beach GT gets Geoform stitching
2020430 hours for Verdant Theme paint
202010.7-second quarter-mile in testing
2022No-cost packs and revised brake booster
2023GT by MSO: 4 UK specs, 2 cars each
2023GTS announced: 626 hp, 1,520 kg
2024GT production ends; GTS reaches dealers
  1. 2019

    Geneva preview, May 15 unveiling

    After a Geneva preview, the GT is unveiled May 15: 4,683 mm long, 2,095 mm wide and 1,213 mm tall, with a 1,530 kg curb weight.1

  2. 2019

    Dampers react in 2 milliseconds

    The GT pairs predictive Proactive Damping Control with hydraulic steering, using 720S-derived software to tune the ride for comfort.2

  3. 2019

    Pebble Beach GT gets Geoform stitching

    MSO previews a one-off for Pebble Beach, with Geoform stitching inspired by the canopy of the British Museum.3

  4. 2020

    430 hours for Verdant Theme paint

    MSO blends 3 satin greens from nose to tail for the Verdant Theme GT, then pairs green leather with charcoal-gray cashmere.4

  5. 2020

    10.7-second quarter-mile in testing

    Car and Driver clocks the 2020 GT at 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and a 10.7-second quarter-mile at 214 km/h, 0.5 seconds quicker than the C8 Corvette.5

  6. 2022

    No-cost packs and revised brake booster

    Pioneer, Luxe, Practicality and Premium packs become no-cost choices; GTs with carbon-ceramic brakes get a revised brake booster.6

  7. 2023

    GT by MSO: 4 UK specs, 2 cars each

    McLaren announces 4 UK-only GT by MSO specifications, each capped at 2 cars, with diamond quilting and debossed Union Jack details.7

  8. 2023

    GTS announced: 626 hp, 1,520 kg

    December's GTS successor keeps a 4.0 L twin-turbo V8, but increases output to 626 hp and cuts claimed curb weight to 1,520 kg.1

  9. 2024

    GT production ends; GTS reaches dealers

    The GT's 2019-2024 run gives way to the GTS, which reaches dealerships in mid-2024. Both are assembled in Woking, England.1

Every generation

  • McLaren 570S
    McLaren 570S2015–2021
  • McLaren 570GT
    McLaren 570GTIntroduced 2016
  • McLaren GT
    McLaren GT2019–2024
  • McLaren GTS
    McLaren GTS2024–present

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    GT Standard

    2019–2024

    612 hp

  • Standard

    GT Pioneer

    612 hp
  • GT Luxe

    Standard

    GT Luxe

    612 hp

  • Standard

    GT equipment updates

    2021–2022

    612 hp

  • Standard

    GTS

    2024–present

    626 hp

  • Special

    GT 60th Anniversary options

    2023

  • Special

    GT MSO Nebula Knight

    2021

  • Special

    GT Neon Spectrum by MSO

    2022

  • Limited

    GT by MSO

    2023

  • Special

    GT Triple Crown tribute wraps

    2023

    612 hp

  • Special

    GT Verdant Theme by MSO

    2020

  • Special

    GT by MSO Pebble Beach

    2019

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • A rear deck under a full-length glazed hatch and long overhangs give it a stretched profile.12
  • Dihedral doors swing upward beside glazed C-pillars and rear-quarter windows.2
  • A horizontal hammerhead line stretches across the nose.2
  • Muscular rear fenders form side intakes; thin, blade-style LED taillights sharpen the tail.214
  • A fixed ducktail spoiler, large diffuser and substantial exhaust outlets mark the rear.215

Year by year

  1. 2021 (US)

    Carbon-ceramic brake discs became standard; 2020 cars could have them as an option.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a McLaren GT
    GT
    Photo of a C8 Corvette
    C8 Corvette

    C8 Corvette

    Similar nose and side scoops; check for the GT's upward-opening doors and full-length glazed luggage hatch.216

  • McLaren 570GT

    The 570GT's luggage hatch opens sideways; the GT's full-length hatch is hinged at the front.21718

  • Photo of a McLaren GT
    GT
    Photo of a McLaren 600LT
    McLaren 600LT

    McLaren 600LT

    The 600LT has top-exit exhausts ahead of its fixed wing; the GT's exhausts sit under the rear bumper.516

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $138.0K–$167.0K26

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$100K$200K$300K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $138,000–$167,000 2020 · $213,195 · US base2020 · $232,195 · US as tested, Luxe2020 · $256,125 · US as tested2021 · $213,195 · US base 2020 · $213,195 · US base price, 2020 model year 2023 · $169,000 · 2020 GT, 7,037 miles, PCARMARKET2024 · $153,500 · 2023 GT, 1,300 miles, BaT2024 · $205,000 · 2023 GT, 248 miles, BaT2025 · $134,000 · 2021 GT, under 8k miles, BaT2025 · $152,000 · 2022 GT, 6k miles, BaT2025 · $151,000 · 2022 GT, 3,100 miles, BaT2026 · $150,000 · 2022 GT, 14,546 miles, Barrett-Jackson2026 · $147,000 · 2022 GT, 7k miles, BaT2026 · $122,505 · 2021 GT, 21k miles, BaT $205.0K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2020Launch price$213,195US base price, 2020 model year
2020Price when new$213,195US base
2020Price when new$232,195US as tested, Luxe
2020Price when new$256,125US as tested
2021Price when new$213,195US base
2023Auction sale$169,0002020 GT, 7,037 miles, PCARMARKET
2024Auction sale$153,5002023 GT, 1,300 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$205,0002023 GT, 248 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$134,0002021 GT, under 8k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$152,0002022 GT, 6k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$151,0002022 GT, 3,100 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$150,0002022 GT, 14,546 miles, Barrett-Jackson
2026Auction sale$147,0002022 GT, 7k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$122,5052021 GT, 21k miles, BaT
2026Value today$138,000–$167,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Triple Crown colors on four Indianapolis GTs”
    • “1:55.099 at Hockenheim GP”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 37 sources
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  2. Eurokars Group | Asia Premiere of the New McLaren GT: Superlight Grand Touring, the McLaren Way eurokarsgroup.com
  3. MSO creates special McLaren GT for Pebble Beach - carsales.com.au carsales.com.au
  4. MSO Debuts Verdant Theme McLaren GT gtspirit.com
  5. Tested: 2020 McLaren GT Is Still Very Much a McLaren caranddriver.com
  6. New McLaren GT 2022 review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  7. British Built Cars | The McLaren GT experience defined for the UK market: GT by MSO britishbuiltcars.co.uk
  8. McLaren Bristol and McLaren Birmingham launch the New GT - McLaren ryland.co.uk
  9. 7k-Mile 2020 McLaren GT — Sold | PCARMARKET pcarmarket.com
  10. 2020 McLaren GT Long-Term Test Verdict: Yes, Yes, 100 Times Yes motortrend.com
  11. McLaren celebrates its diamond anniversary | GoAuto goauto.com.au
  12. 2022 McLaren GT Neon Spectrum by MSO - Stunning HD Photos, Videos, Specs, Features & Price - DailyRevs dailyrevs.com
  13. Arrow McLaren brings racing history to the streets of Indianapolis with Triple Crown-inspired McLaren GTs mclaren.com
  14. McLaren GT: 'We tried to imagine a McLaren for James Bond' | British GQ gq-magazine.co.uk
  15. McLaren GT Review 2026 | Performance & Pricing | Carwow carwow.co.uk
  16. The Great Compromise: McLaren 600LT vs. GT caranddriver.com
  17. A closer look at the new McLaren 570GT newatlas.com
  18. McLaren 570S - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  19. Porsche 911 Turbo S vs McLaren GT | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  20. The McLaren GT's Suspension Predicts The Future To Give You A Glossy Smooth Ride jalopnik.com
  21. 2020 McLaren GT Review: The Driver's Grand Touring Car thedrive.com
  22. McLaren GT lap time at Hockenheim GP - FastestLaps.com fastestlaps.com
  23. BRITISH TOUR PATCH NOTES asphaltlegends.com
  24. BRITISH TOUR – NEW SEASON STRUCTURE asphaltlegends.com
  25. McLaren GT in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - NEWS - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS pubg.com
  26. McLaren GT Price Guide: Used Values by Year and Trim luxurycardeals.com
  27. The bonnet may open while driving the McLaren GT - Car-Recalls car-recalls.eu
  28. McLaren GT (2019-23) : quelles sont ses pannes les plus fréquentes ? sportauto.fr
  29. 2021 McLaren GT Review, Pricing, and Specs caranddriver.com
  30. 2022 McLaren GT value & history | Motor Guild motorguild.co
  31. 2021 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $122,505 on March 20, 2026 (Lot #234,322) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2022 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $152,000 on October 28, 2025 (Lot #217,002) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 2022 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $147,000 on April 21, 2026 (Lot #238,944) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 2021 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $134,000 on December 9, 2025 (Lot #222,672) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2022 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $151,000 on June 6, 2025 (Lot #194,904) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 2023 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $153,500 on December 23, 2024 (Lot #175,128) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 2023 McLaren GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $205,000 on November 20, 2024 (Lot #171,420) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • eurokarsgroup.com
  • carsales.com.au
  • gtspirit.com
  • caranddriver.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • britishbuiltcars.co.uk
  • ryland.co.uk
  • pcarmarket.com
  • motortrend.com
  • goauto.com.au
  • dailyrevs.com
  • mclaren.com
  • gq-magazine.co.uk

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