New McLaren 570S

On Monday night, McLaren finally unveiled its new 570S sports car just days ahead of the 2015 NY Auto Show. We were invited to take an even closer look at McLaren's launch event in New York City.

According to McLaren, the new 570S represents the company's brand-new Sports Series category, which will slot below the Super Series (675LT, 650S, 650S Spider) and the top-of-the line Ultimate Series (P1).

The new McLaren 570S boasts the latest tune of the potent M838TE twin turbo V8 engine, this time featuring up to 30 percent new components. As the 570S moniker suggests, the new mid-engine sports coupe produces 570hp and 443 lb.-ft. of torque.

When McLaren developed the 570S, the performance benchmarks were aimed squarely at the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911 Turbo. The McLaren 570S is capable of rocketing from 0-62 mph (0-100km/h) in just 3.2 seconds. The 570S also rockets from 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in just 9.5 seconds before going all the way to a top speed of 204 mph. 

As the brand DNA dictates, the foundation of any McLaren is its super light weight carbon fiber monocell platform. In the new 570S, McLaren developed a new structure called the "MonoCell II." According to McLaren, the MonoCell II is designed to have a more usable day-to-day experience by improving its ingress and egress ability. 

Just like the original MonoCell, the MonoCell II is extremely light, weighing in at under 80 kg, while providing the utmost in passenger cell protection. In fact, the 570S places special emphasis on weight throughout its design. All in all, the McLaren 570S boasts a dry weight of just 2895 pounds. In comparison, the Porsche 911 Turbo weighs 3,538 pounds while the Audi R8 tips V10 tips the scales at 3,362 pounds.

Finally, the McLaren's signature exterior design is dictated by optimized aerodynamics. McLaren describes the 570S styling as a "shrinkwrapped design." Key aero details include the enormous front splitter, a massive side intake duct, a delicate flying buttress just behind the doors, and an immense rear diffuser.

McLaren calls the aero management across the length of the 570S "complex door tendons," which particularly highlights the blade the separates the two bare carbon elements on the doors leading into the side intake. While the design may look like two dedicated cooling channels, both the intake on the top and side of the door are directing air to the same radiator that dispels heat from the mighty V8. Thanks to the clever aero design, the McLaren 570Z maximizes downforce without drag. Ultimately, the combination of engine, weight, and aero efficiency allows the McLaren 570S to deliver a remarkable fuel economy rating of 25.5 mpg on the EU combined cycle.

Pricing on the new McLaren 570S has yet to be announced. The official global reveal of the latest McLaren Sports Series coupe will be on Wednesday, April 1, at the New York International Auto Show. Enjoy our exclusive photos of the new McLaren 570S below!

By Danny Choy

Photos copyright: Carscoops / Danny Choy