Since it arrived in 2017, the McLaren 570S GT4 has been a dominant figure in the world of GT racing. But of course, its dominance is limited only on the race track as the 570S GT4 isn't street legal. Now, McLaren is giving the motoring public the opportunity of owning a new version of the 570S GT4 that can be driven either on the road or on the track – the new McLaren 620R.
3 A New McLaren Sports Series
The new McLaren 620R is the carmaker’s response to several requests from customers to take the GT4 version of the 570S from the track to the road. So, McLaren finally heeded those requests and homologated the 570S GT4 for the road, resulting in the creation of the newest member of the carmaker’s Sports Series family.
Although less hardcore than the McLaren 570S GT4, the 620R is more powerful than the 570S. Both the 570S GT4 and the 620R employ the same M838TE 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, although the latter version makes 610 bhp (620 PS) of max output and 457 lb.-ft. (620 Nm) of torque.
With this level of power, the McLaren 620R sprints from nil to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). Power is sent to the wheels via a seven-speed Seamless Shift Gearbox.
2 A Hardcore Car For The Road
Amazingly, the McLaren 620R shares the aerodynamic hardware and chassis components of the 570S. It is underpinned by the same single-piece carbon fiber Monocell II chassis and comes with the same adjustable aerodynamic elements as well as race-derived suspension components.
One of these aerodynamic elements is the adjustable carbon fiber rear wing of the 570S GT4. Its mounting position on the 620R allows for greater downforce while minimizing drag. Able to generate a max downforce of 408 lbs. (185 kg.), this rear wing was made road-legal by McLaren with the addition of a third brake light.
The new 620R rides on center locking wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires. Moreover, it features a lowered suspension with wider track, carbon ceramic brakes, and a stainless steel sports exhaust.
1 Limited Production
McLaren will limit production of the 620R to just 350 examples. To mark their exclusivity, each example of the new McLaren supercar will come with a dedication plaque on the center console (e.g. 1 of 350). Each 620R will cost around $328,700 (£250,000 in the UK, including taxes).
McLaren will begin production of the 620R in January 2020 and will commence deliveries to the first customers in February next year.
(Source: McLaren)