We saw the European reviews of the 2016 McLaren 570S a couple of months ago, and they all waxed lyrical about the car. Now let’s see what the Americans think of the baby Mac, as Motor Trend’s Senior Editor Jason Cammisa and SCCA pro Randy Pobst hit the road and then the race track in the cheapest McLaren of them all. 

The technical aspect of things aside, before you even begin to learn about the specs of the McLaren 570S you have to decide whether you like the way it looks. And we don’t think this particular color is doing the car any favors. But hey, since the next McLaren you can buy is a hundred grand more expensive, you amy not mind the looks that much!

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