The GT Has GTG: The 2025 McLaren GTS Is Goodbye and Good Riddance to the GT
The McLaren GT exploded into a segment of posh, Union Jacked-up British grand tourers. While the best and most desirable from Aston Martin and Bentley produced their eager power reserves via front-engine layout, McLaren produced a mid-engine, two-seater GT car with continent-crushing civility. However, time’s up for the GT. The incoming 2025 McLaren GTS promises big power and a handsome facelift.
The 2025 McLaren GTS replaces the outgoing GT with a 14-horsepower bump and an aesthetic update
British performance car marque McLaren unveiled its replacement for the five-year-old GT. At a glance, the GTS bears many of the same design language as the outgoing GT. However, the new model has several updates to bring it into the mid-2020s.
- New colors like “Lava Grey,” “Mantis Green,” “Tanzanite Blue,” and “Ice White”
- New interior trim and materials
- 10-spoke “Turbine” wheels
- Styling updates to the front bumper and rear fenders
- Reshaped rear-end architecture for better airflow
- Improved front axle-lift system
What’s more, the 2025 McLaren GTS bumps the GT’s twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8’s power output from 612 to 626 horsepower. On top of the increased power reserves, the GTS sheds 22 lbs, making for a better power-to-weight ratio for the brand’s highway hauler.
The lighter weight and bump in power may result in snappy acceleration figures. McLaren estimates a sprint to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, though that may be conservative. Not that the GT is a slouch; I had quite the time keeping up with the 3,373 lbs GT on a sub-500 lb Triumph Thruxton R.
The GT’s spacious rear storage area and frunk survive the update, much to the delight of deep-pocketed GT car fanatics. However, beyond the surface-level updates, the GTS is close in form to its predecessor.
The company’s CEO, Michael Leiters, says the GTS is a supercar and a GT car rolled into one. “When you want a true supercar driving experience, the GTS delivers that; when you want to relax on a longer journey of with luggage for a weekend away, the GTS is an ideal companion.”
| Model | Starting price | Horsepower | Torque | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 McLaren GTS | $260,000 (est) | 626 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,351 lbs |
| 2024 McLaren GT | $256,125 | 612 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,373 lbs |
McLaren says deliveries will begin in late 2024. We estimate that pricing will be similar to the outgoing GT model.
Source: McLaren
