The 2020 McLaren GT Shows the Versatility of One Platform - One Take
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The 2020 McLaren GT is the result of what happens when McLaren decides to make the opposite of an 'LT.' At the opposite end of the Sport Series weight spectrum, the GT is the heaviest car in the range at just over 3,300 lbs; by any other manufacturer's scale, this would be featherweight. But for McLaren that means adding all kinds of soft leather, trick glass, and storage room. And so rather than truly competing with traditional GT's from Bentley and Aston, McLaren has set its sights on the other dynamically superior GT, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which is priced comparatively.
McLaren provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.
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The wheels on that are absolutely amazing perfect.
It’s interesting people are insinuating that the Mclaren GT resembles a C8 when the Mclaren GT made its debut in March 2019 and the C8 was shown off for the first time in July 2019. 🤷♂️
@iluvmyeski
4 жыл бұрын
looks nothing like a C8. Not even close. I hate people. everyone
@4esttube
4 жыл бұрын
@@iluvmyeski The C8 is ugly, that's the difference.
@julianneale6128
4 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@iluvmyeski
4 жыл бұрын
@@4esttube the C8 is putrid. But so is this thing really as well as most Mclaren cars.
@PigglyWigglyDeluxe
4 жыл бұрын
Corvette fanboys like to say stupid shit to make themselves feel better for choosing to fanboy over an objectively inferior car. What else can these neckbeards do? Crab mentality. Bring down other cars to make corvettes look good.
So classy and sporty at the same time, it looks like 007s dream Car!
@paulyang7067
4 жыл бұрын
Add a pair of machine guns and ejector seats, perfect.
@MrCTruck
4 жыл бұрын
Now that you say it, thats the perfect description of this car, a car for James Bond
@gawaino4980
4 жыл бұрын
Uuhhh, that's an Aston Martin thing....
@TheG60528XiJinPing
Жыл бұрын
@@gawaino4980 This is what he dreams Q will give him 😉
15:08 - "Really fast, Very good". Love the look of the GT and also I know some launch control's don't work unless on a flat, e.g. not on a hill... Maybe.
Excellent review! As an English major and aspiring author, I really appreciate Matt’s precision with his language-he’s very well spoken and to-the-point. No fumbling around to find the right words.
One of your most professional reviews. And the car is beautiful.
Matt watching you push cars on beautiful roads is a real pleasure, and informative. Many thanks. More!
Watch as McLaren make a mid-engined SUV with this platform.
@theanimelibarian7881
4 жыл бұрын
Just a lifted 720s 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@HoratioHoodoo
3 жыл бұрын
Mid engined SUV 😂
@HoratioHoodoo
3 жыл бұрын
@@theanimelibarian7881 where do I sign
“A lightly used 720 is the same price as this”...
@dragospahontu
4 жыл бұрын
I prefere the looks of this
@skyforce2132
4 жыл бұрын
Dragos Pahontu yeah sane
@_elChapo
4 жыл бұрын
but u dont have as much luggage space as here
@kleinbottled79
3 жыл бұрын
Lightly used 720 still isn't going to be nearly as affordable as a lightly used GT. Don't think Matt's point there is fair. Furthermore a GT car isn't for getting in and out of multiple times an hour, so his door point doesn't impress me much. The fact the the auto mode acts like a normal auto is a huge win for the GT over the 720 as a touring car. You are going to have to inch through city traffic as you tour a lot more than you will be popping in and out of the car. The GT is the better GT.
@kaizen5415
3 жыл бұрын
you want a tiny go-kart, on the same roads as girls texting while driving, go'head
Man Matt is getting desensitized with really fast really competent cars... he is not that excited
@haoli2465
2 жыл бұрын
just like Chris harris, I guess people that drive fast cars on the usual just get bored of them
I appreciate your professional, but honest and unedited (audio-wise) takes.
I don't even like this car, but THIS is how you design a car, it's lines are sooo good. It looks professionally-designed, and rich, not like the c8, that screams 'cheap'.
@theanimelibarian7881
4 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah
@glendavis4580
4 жыл бұрын
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
@TeeJayka
4 жыл бұрын
C8 maybe screams cheap, but it is actually cheap. You can have three C8s for the price of this one GT.
@prakashdayanandan3176
4 жыл бұрын
Often a real timeless beauty lies in simplicity a bit like woman!
@markamlotte7839
4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. Exterior design is perfect, but the interior ruins it for me. Too many angles and textures and borderline Retro-future looking.
Great reviews...!!! I've been following Matt since he had hair.....LMAO great job on vehicle's spec's and drive time segments!!!
I have a 23 GT. The screen with polarized glasses is fine. Have no difficulty seeing screen with my Maui’s or Ray Ban’s. Car rides much better than my M8 convertible. Overall I’m really enjoying the GT!! Great review!!!
Great video Matt. This channel is a gem. If youse guys like this aggressive speed driving 1st person camera perspective, check out another channel on YT by a chap called 'Schaaf'. He is a crazy Austrian who basically does the same thing Matt does but he does it on bikes (Honda, BMW, KTM, Ducati, etc) on AMAZING roads usually in Austria, northern Italy, Spain, etc. Another gem of a channel.
This looks so classy
Really good point about the car being usable and being able to get in and out of it "multiple times a day/multiple times per hour". When I was in my 20s I was like "lolwhut? just daily a race car with harnesses!" Now I'm in my 30s with a messed up back and the closer getting into and out of a car mimics the experience of getting into and out of bed, the happier I am.
Nice speedy :-) Got mine on right now preparing for wartime
Video camera quality is superb!
Hey Matt, great video. Edit: I was wrong. This is the same carbon mono-cell as the 600LT/570S. The 720S has a carbon mono "cage" Cheers!
@TheSmokingTire
4 жыл бұрын
Noah B if that’s true, which I read differently, then they really dropped the ball.
@richbiles230872
4 жыл бұрын
You're right. I didn't feel worthy enough to correct the mighty Farah.
@alfredwilsbury8397
4 жыл бұрын
Wonder if that has something to do with there being no cutouts on the roof like the 720 has.
Apart from the way you have to get in the car, it’s about as GT as a Supercar based car can be . The ride quality is fantastic. Harry’s Garage did a great 2000 km road trip in one. Harry didn’t like the carbon ceramic brakes
Hey Matt, did you ever figure out what button combination got Launch Control enabled? I am asking because I watched a review on this same vehicle from a fellow KZreadr Redline Reviews. He ran into the same obstacles you did and concluded it had been disabled for his review but clearly you demonstrated it can be enabled. Now I am wondering if it was available but he was unable to decode which buttons needed to be hit to turn it on. Great video as always...
Love the GT it looks amazing
Not sold on the exterior, but I think the interior is absolutely stunning.
Ther exterior design is starting to grow on me.
@mojojoji5493
4 жыл бұрын
brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap would change the rims
@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap
4 жыл бұрын
@@mojojoji5493 nah they're fire
@dr.lyleevans6915
4 жыл бұрын
stanley oleyte Seems like every single upscale vehicle has that same design these days. I like it currently, but I imagine in time they will become distasteful
@mojojoji5493
4 жыл бұрын
Dr. Lyle Evans I meant I just want some nice aftermarket wheels like some deep 3 piece rims but it’s all just opinions
@dr.lyleevans6915
4 жыл бұрын
stanley oleyte That would look pretty good, I admit.
What a beautiful cruiser.
4:21 I'm so glad you don't giggle when you lay in the gas any more.
Not sure how I feel about the front end and wheels. Cool car regardless.
@GRIFFIN1k
4 жыл бұрын
Bobby Vang the wheels look so bad
@kennyphun1946
4 жыл бұрын
Bobby Vang dont bother about feelings cause we can’t afford it
@GRIFFIN1k
4 жыл бұрын
Kenny Phun very true 😂
@nighttrain1565
4 жыл бұрын
@@kennyphun1946 idk it looks like such a piece of shit we might be able to next year lol
As someone who has two pairs of polarized sunglasses, the idea of fully digital screens is a problem. Have you driven any cars with digital screens that don't have issues with polarized lenses?
What a machine! Lovely!
Looks good side profile reminds me of a f430 looks great
BEAUTIFUL Speedmaster, Matt!
@TreasuryTrader
4 жыл бұрын
looks like the snoopy stars edition if that's a blue mini dial
It’s a nice car and a step forward ; it the depreciation that is a concern I hear some 720s lose a crazy amount, there’s also a back drop that some dealerships offer hearty discounts on their cars since they are not shifting
Simply beautiful
they nailed it. it's not a tiny go-kart for the track, it's good for the streets it's got that Aventador spaceship vibe, but refined daily GT killer fusion minus the show-off, envy provoking, bravado stunts of the Italian exotics don't want that 'look at me, im rich' smoke, especially now. fly under the radar
I'm not big on exotics for performance, but damn do I lust after a real interior after getting out of a 1ss 5th gen.
Stunning exterior!
yes, i want one. i think this is the Mclaren I really want. I want any of the others. I drive an old RSX. i'd take any Mclaren. But this one is just pops for me for some reason. I love it.
It's a nice looking mclaren 👌
What a lovely spec
That color is beautiful. Really discrete.
It looks phenomenal. McLaren's styling has definitely improved. It still isn't as gorgeous as the 720S but it's close.
@theanimelibarian7881
4 жыл бұрын
I think it looks way better
@investigativereports1622
2 жыл бұрын
You HAVE to be kidding. The Mclaren GT is their most beautiful car HANDS down!! Probably the most beautiful car in production right now! Absolutely STUNNING!!!
That color is absolutely beautiful
Along with ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), this also doesn't come with Lane Change Assistant. Even the current gen. Aston Martin models offer that (same goes for Bentley). They really need to add more driving aids if they intend this to be a "GT" car...
Was the check engine light on for the LC?
Bloody hell! Absolutely spanking it!
Best looking McClaren yet.
This car is simply alluring.....A class act in high end sportcars design.
My favorite mclaren out to date
It looks beautiful
Nice to see you finally wearing a speedmaster
I’m sure Matt was expecting the exhaust to be quiet in the tunnel but to me it sounded loud as fcuk lol. He kinda played it down a lot, quite odd! Guess the extra sound proofing worked!
Nice camera in detailing
My dream car along with the Tesla Model S P100DL. I've always wanted a McLaren, especially with the carbon fiber tub, such a safe design and construction. Those guys who went off that mountain in Nevada were VERY lucky they were in a McLaren.
@dieseldog00
4 жыл бұрын
Am I wrong or is the spoiler fixed in place??
Man, driving in the canyons looks so much fun. Here in Saskatchewan, we just have straight, flat road.
@zzz7zzz9
4 жыл бұрын
There's benefits though. You can watch your dog run away for hours.
@joshjlmgproductions3313
4 жыл бұрын
@@zzz7zzz9 Yeah, that's what I did. He got bored and came back home.
@zzz7zzz9
4 жыл бұрын
@@joshjlmgproductions3313 i was born in saskatchewan. Lived all over it. Moved to manitoba, then back to sask, then moved to the yukon, then northern bc, then southern bc. I could never be a flat-lander again.
@jareknowak8712
4 жыл бұрын
I live in the mountains in central Europe. No flat roads, only up or down. Nearest big water is 500km from here. I miss the sea.
These answered a question nobody was asking, they cant sell them at all.
To my eyes it looks better in a darker colour
@theanimelibarian7881
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
Lol I sit in these every day at work
hope you’re steering clear of corona virus matt, good wishes to you and the rest of tst fam.
cool vid
This car looks best in the subdued color that you are testing it in. Looks kind of classy actually.
@investigativereports1622
2 жыл бұрын
You are so correct!!! This is a Stunning Classy Super Car and the bright colors do not do it Justice. I myself do not like the black or very dark gray normally but on this car it looks INCREDIBLE!!!
Will get this over the new Turbo S every day
@Gmoneyluv4u
4 жыл бұрын
It would be a hard call because I love them both, however, the GT has more pizzazz in its style but Porsche is an all-around "fast" performer..... in my opinion
@Gmoneyluv4u
4 жыл бұрын
Porsche's power band never stops no matter where it's at on revs' the GT according to Matt has to be in the 3300+ rpm range to feel that boost..
@yogiballa
3 жыл бұрын
@@Gmoneyluv4u I think the gt has more pizzazz in every area , not just style
I need to go to LA just to see Matt’s new car garage and give him a fist bump. Dude is just a car guy. Legit.
It’s got an Aston Martin elegance to it and I love it
Great review Matt. but couldn't help feeling like from the very start you'd rather be in that Turbo S over this.
@jareknowak8712
4 жыл бұрын
I dont know how - but i feel the same.
Matt is driving this thing like its on a track
@yogiballa
3 жыл бұрын
isn't that the point of this car? to turn the world into a track experience?
What kind of strap is that on the speedy?
It’s time for the tributo !!👍🏼
Huh....who’d of thought.....it drives like McLaren....thanks Matt!
I enjoy watching you going so fast around those curves. I'm just scared one of this days theirs going to be a CHP hiding around a curve waiting for you..
I am 6' 1" tall, will I fit comfortably in the GT.
Royal oak? Very nice!
Nice Speedy!
The only thing we can look into on the IOU is that this is a low valuation, people are willing to purchase it just in anticipation for the coin to be traceable on the open mainnet.
Matt, is that an Omega Speedmaster pro you are wearing?
its styling is a steal of every other successful design supercar
Ugh still waiting for you all to drive the new GT 500.
@TheSmokingTire
4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Norwood booked it for second week in April
Audemars Piguet 😮 I think Ill just stick with my cell phone or get a casio 😆😆😆
I liked the seats
This car is so beautiful
That is the most beautiful supercar I've ever seen
@yogiballa
3 жыл бұрын
I agree , this is a car from the heavens. it's #1 for me, and #2 may be the new aston martin victor , for different reasons
You're a good man, Matt Farah. Love the car, esp. at the IRL used prices. The weirdness, though, is that the the rear cargo area is pretty uselessn
McLaren is killing the game right now. So on point with basically everything they're doing.
Damn it Matt let me work for you. I’ll sell my collision shop right now and move
Good God that thing is gorgeous.
YEESSSSSS it is beautiful !!@@@
how could auto-launch work after you tiurned skid control off?
I hope that McLaren switch to giving their awesome cars actual names.
Lots of other channels have made the comparison with the new Continental GT. How do you feel about that?
Haven't been here in a while. Is there a reason he doesn't use mic that clips on his shirt??
@TheSmokingTire
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it takes away from the sound of the car. The mic mounted to the windshield, in a normal car with closed windows, offers the best balance between vocals and car sounds.
@BiffTannenBTTF
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSmokingTire That's what I assumed. Take it as a complement though because I actually value your opinion and just want to hear it more clearly lol.
@TheSmokingTire
4 жыл бұрын
@@BiffTannenBTTF It's fine, I wasn't insulted, and I'm happy to clarify why I do anything the way I do it, because there is always a reason for it.
The difference in looks between this and the C8 is that this doesn't look like a plasticky piece of MESS. It's almost got a James Bond 007-ish kind o' vibe. Very HOT
I not particularly interested in McLarens, but in terms of looks I think this is the best of them, or maybe sort of neck and neck with the 600LT on that front.
Is it me or are the proportions of the front end slightly wonky?
Beautiful, clean lines. This is much more what the C8 Corvette could have/should have looked like. Unfortunately that one came out looking a bit like automotive origami on crack . . . Just my .02 mind you. If somebody tossed me the keys to either I'd be a happy man. Remember, growing old is Std Equip., growing up is OPTIONAL!! (Don't check that box)
Nervous for the one-take case left on that ledge like that.
I like this car
Cool! Please test 718 spyder)
@TheSmokingTire
4 жыл бұрын
Volkov uh, like three months behind there on that one
i feel like you shouldnt have a royal oak unless you have at least 1m liquid but hey to each their own. It is my favorite watch maybe i can get it sooner
The Omega Speedmaster tho!!
Matt Farah's still alive :D