Bangkok--27 Nov--Conjunction Public Relations
Niche Cars Group, Thailand's leading high end distributor of elite automotive brands, and the sole authorised dealer for McLaren in Thailand, brings the McLaren 570S Coupe, the first – and highest powered – model launched in the recently announced Sports Series, for VIP guests and media to closely experience the most accessible McLaren model to date. Following its global debut at the New York International Auto Show in April 2015, the new model range marks the entry of McLaren into the luxury sports car market, introducing race-derived technologies and supercar performance in a package which is very much a pure McLaren. Lightweight construction, including the use of a carbon fibre chassis, recognisable design values and a comprehensive specification list ensures a class-leading offering, and as uncompromised as is expected from a McLaren. With pricing starting at 21,800,00 THB, the 570S Coupe is available to order now at Niche Cars Group Tel. 02-321-1111 with deliveries starting Q1 of 2016 - the 540C Coupe, which retails from 19,800,000 THB follows in Q3 2016.
Vittawat Chinabarramee, Managing Director of Niche Cars Group said "McLaren is famous as Formula 1™ racing cars. Hence, it is very thrilling for the launch of its sport series for its high performance, yet suited to daily driving.
McLaren 570S Coupe represents the most attainable McLaren models to-date, and also offers the highest level of personalization with a broad colour palette and the widest variety of optional equipment ever, making it not difficult to be the class leading in sport cars market."
The latest addition to the range completes the three tier model strategy for McLaren alongside the Super Series and Ultimate Series. The Sports Series is the most usable and attainable model to wear a McLaren badge to date, but it retains the core design and dynamic focus that ensures it is still worthy of the iconic name. Weighing as little as 1,313kg (2,895lbs), thanks in part to the unique lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis, the Sports Series is almost 150kg lighter than its closest rival. Power is provided by an evolution of the 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine with 30 percent new components. This ensures electrifying performance, with the 570S boasting a class-leading power-to-weight figure of 434PS. At the same time, the interior is more tailored around day-to-day usability, with optimised access, greater levels of stowage space and more refinement.
The Sports Series is a showcase of modern craftsmanship, with each model hand-finished at the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, England. A suite of new optional content and a 'By McLaren' designer range of interiors highlight the levels of customisation available.
'The Sports Series is aimed at a new audience for McLaren,' explains Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive. 'It is the first time we've competed in the sports car as opposed to the supercar market. As with all McLaren models, we have prioritised performance, driving engagement and exhilaration. It is a totally driver-focused car, with excellent ergonomics and visibility, and a class-leading driving position. This is also the most day-to-day usable, practical and attainable McLaren we've ever made. It is a dramatic and beautiful sports car.'
Chris Goodwin, McLaren Chef Test Driver adds: 'For the Sports Series we wanted to offer a real sports car feel. Ultimately, it means a car that feels nimble, agile and it must also possess a lightness and directness of response to a driver's inputs. Certainly for us, a sports car really needs to engage the driver, at any speed.'