One of, if not the, most important cars of this year’s New York Auto Show is without a question or shadow of doubt the new McLaren 570S sports car. The car definitely deserves a second, closer look, and this time we have some live pictures and videos for you to enjoy.

Reading about the specs of McLaren 570S prior to its launch, we used to think that it would be like a discount version of the 650S and therefore not very interesting. And it is that, but to a point. Yes, the 570S shares its carbon tub and V8 twin-turbo engine with the rest of McLaren family. But in pretty much every other aspect it is a new and pretty awesome car with its own unique character.

McLaren 570S is smaller and lighter than the 650S at 1.3 tons. So although it is considerably weaker at 570 horsepower, it is still quite a performer with a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 3.2 seconds, to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.5 seconds, and a top speed of 328 km/h (204mph). The car also boasts a much nicer cabin even than the million dollar P1 and is said to be the most usable supercar in the under $200K segment.

McLaren 570S Specs:

• PERFORMANCE
  • 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.2 s
  • 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph): 9.5 s
  • Top speed: 328 km/h (204 mph)
  • Power-to-weight: 434PS per tonne
• ENGINE & POWERTRAIN
  • Engine Configuration: V8 Twin Turbo / 3799cc
  • Power: 570PS (562 bhp) @ 7,400 rpm
  • Torque: 600Nm (443 lb ft) @ 5,000-6,500 rpm
  • Transmission: 7 Speed SSG
  • CO2: 258 g/km
  • Economy: 25.5 mpg 9.22 l/100 km (EU combined)
• DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
  • Dry weight: 1,313 kg (2,895 lb) with lightweight options
  • Weight distribution: 42 / 58
  • Length: 4,530mm
  • Width: 2,095mm
  • Height: 1,202mm