It is the company's first dedicated grand tourer and is based on the same platform underpinning the 720S with the addition of a carbon fiber rear deck topped by a glazed tailgate creating significantly greater storage capacity.

[4] Having a new dedicated codename of M840TE, the new engine has smaller turbochargers that deliver lower peak performance than its Super Series variant but greater low RPM-performance and responsiveness.

The new comfort seats have increased shoulder padding and back support, with electrical adjustment and heating as standard on Pioneer and Luxe models.

A 7-inch touchscreen mounted in the center controls a revamped infotainment system and is supplemented by a 12.3-inch driver information display which changes in layout depending on whether Comfort, Sport or Track mode is selected.

In December 2023, McLaren announced the GTS as a successor to the GT, which is based on the same platform and comes with an updated design, reduced weight, and improved power output from the same 4 litre V8 turbocharged engine.