The McLaren 570S Sprint has broken cover ahead of its official debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The 570S Sprint is the most track-focused model in the McLaren Sports Series line-up, conceived purely for owners to enjoy on the track and without the restrictions of any race series.
The latest model uses the familiar mid-mounted 3,8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, again linked to a seven-speed transmission, although McLaren says “power and torque levels have been optimised”.
The 570S Sprint features enhanced cooling thanks a GT3-inspired radiator, along with a more aggressive front splitter and floor assembly as premiered on the 570S GT4.
An additional aerodynamic upgrade includes what McLaren calls a “large” (we think “absolutely massive” is more accurate) carbon-fibre fixed rear wing as well as front dive planes, which combine to deliver the highest level of downforce yet seen on any model in the Sports Series.
Centre-locking lightweight cast magnesium wheels shod with Pirelli racing slicks are fitted as standard, while the double wishbones and anti-roll bars front and rear are shared with the suspension system seen on the 570S Coupé. An optional motorsport air jacking system to aid wheel changes is also available.
Inside the stripped out cabin, an FIA-approved rollcage adds further protection to the lightweight carbon-fibre chassis. The driver seat is also FIA approved, while a passenger perch is optional. Each, though, is fitted with a six-point racing harness, while a fire extinguisher system is also installed as standard.
Finished in McLaren Orange as standard, the 570S Sprint can be optioned with any colour from the palette available on the Sports Series, along with a unique range of liveries through MSO Defined.
While the 570S Sprint is not homologated for any race series, a GT4 compliance pack is available as a further upgrade. Deliveries will commence in 2017, with pricing starting at £148 000 (around R3,2-million).
