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Leow Ju Len

23/07/2015

In town for private previews, the new McLaren could play a significant role in the brand’s reboot here

SINGAPORE — The McLaren 570S, the first model in its new Sports Series of models, has been seen at private showings for selected clients here, with an asking price of $899,999.

The mid-engined sportscar is the first to be launched after the McLaren franchise passed from Wearnes Automotive to the Eurokars Group this year, and it arrives a few months ahead of the opening of a planned McLaren Singapore Experience Centre.

The twin-turbo, 3.8-litre 570S shares 70 percent of its parts with the existing (and more expensive) 650S. Its engine produces 570 horsepower (hence the name), enabling it to hit 100km/h in 3.2 seconds and 200km/h in 9.5 seconds.

MORE > Full details of the 570S

The 328km/h sportscar will be the most powerful of the Sports Series models, which are designed for day-to-day use and will serve as McLaren’s entry-level cars.

“We are seeing a lot of interest for the McLaren 570S as an accessible sports car perfect for every day driving that still delivers the exclusive McLaren experience,” says McLaren Singapore executive chairman, Karsono Kwee.

The 570S enters the market at a time when speed demons are effectively spoilt for choice.

Ferrari’s 488 GTB was unveiled here earlier this month (at $995,000) to enormous success, with a reported 35 pre-launch orders.

It’s bound to make life difficult for the McLaren, given their closeness in price in spite of the Ferrari’s superior performance.

MORE > We drove the 488 GTB… and we were blown away

Meanwhile, at a notch below the new 570S in terms of pricing, the Mercedes-AMG GT S offers a 310km/h top speed for $699,888 with COE.

But after a stumbling start to its Singapore business, McLaren’s chances can only be improved by the launch of a new model range, and a determined new dealer.

The firm is calling the Sports Series launch a “black swan” moment, because it marks the first time that McLaren has aimed below the supercar market to target sportscar buyers.

Time will tell if the strategy helps the British brand take wing here.

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Leow Ju Len

CarBuyer Singapore's original originator, Ju-Len in person is exactly how he is on the written word and behind the wheel. Meaning that he darts all over the place and just when you thought he's lost the plot, you realise that it's just you not keeping up with his incredible rate of speed and thought.

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