McLaren Dubai delivers first GTS in the Middle East

Car is just 1,520kg, making it the lightest car in its class, with a segment-best power-to-weight ratio of 418PS per ton

The car also includes a launch-control function, which when enabled, the GTS hits 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in only 3.2 seconds and 0-200km/h (0-124mph) in just 8.9 seconds

Published: Tue 1 Oct 2024, 4:02 PM

McLaren Dubai, the official retail partner of McLaren Automotive and the largest standalone McLaren dealership in the world, has announced the delivery of the first McLaren GTS, the replacement for the McLaren GT, in Dubai.

Making its debut on the roads of the Middle East, the super-lightweight GTS offers drivers the dynamic excellence and driving excitement of a McLaren and the ride comfort, refinement, and luggage space for routine drives and long journeys.

The first owner to take delivery in the region is UAE-based businessman and supercar enthusiast Sunil Meerasa. Meerasa received his GTS in the striking Ventura Orange.

McLaren GTS’s interior

In line with the practicality of the GTS is an interior that blends the car’s level of performance with a refined and luxurious space. It is a comfortable cabin for long-distance journeys, while also providing a platform from which the driver can take full advantage of the car’s outstanding dynamic capabilities.

“It is an absolute pleasure to deliver the McLaren GTS to a customer for the first time in the Middle East. This stunning supercar offers an unmatched blend of McLaren driving dynamics and performance, with refinement and practicality,” stated Mazen Al Nashar, general manager at McLaren Dubai.

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Engine

McLaren also raised the power of the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine in the GTS to 635PS at 7,500rpm. Moreover, the car is just 1,520kg, making it the lightest car in its class, with a segment-best power-to-weight ratio of 418PS per ton.

The car also includes a launch-control function, which when enabled, the GTS hits 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in only 3.2 seconds and 0-200km/h (0-124mph) in just 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of the GTS is 326km/h (203mph).

“Whether you want a true supercar driving experience, or to relax on a longer journey, the GTS can deliver on all fronts. This is a car that is true to McLaren’s racing DNA, whilst offering practicality for everyday use,” added Al Nashar.

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