With a top speed of more than 200 mph, carbon ceramic brakes and uniquely McLaren carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis construction, the 570S sports car takes more of us into territory once the preserve of only the super rich.

Supercars were exotic beasts, and, dare we say, sometimes uncomfortable and over complicated,  but absolutely out of reach for most people.

Not so the new McLaren! And while made for the street as well as highway and racetrack, it still loves to thrill. The sensual body draws the eyes of the crowd and those dihedral doors certainly announce your arrival in style.

You can gaze at the lines and vibrant colours of the 570S – the front, the back and the side – and you won’t tire of listening to the equally vibrant beat of the exhaust, either.

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Supercar excesses and razor-sharp lines have been softened a little in the 570S and the cockpit is more like a cabin, but us mere mortals will still feel high in the clouds after experiencing the performance. Whatever you do, the grip is phenomenal; set your launch control and roar up to the 100 kph speed limit in a scary three seconds! The acceleration is gravity-defying and the 570S will keep accelerating as long as you want; in fact the engine gets even better above 3,500 rpm. Use the twin dials ‘H’ and ‘P’ to adjust the Handling and Powertrain settings for more thrills and experiences with different suspension and traction control calibrations. The new seven inch touchscreen is equally technical and interesting to use. Infotainment indeed.McLaren 570S Marhaba Motoring Review (1)

Sports car in name and class, with a mere junior rating in the McLaren line-up, the 570S deserves the title of ‘starter supercar’. Compared to its old-established rivals, McLaren has only been producing these cars for around six years. That is to its advantage as its technology is smart, fresh from Formula 1 and state-of-the-art. With the 570S’s unique and pioneering carbon fibre technology so much lighter than its rivals, it gives the 570S an edge in performance and excitement. Conceived for ordinary humans, you will feel most privileged when you drive, or even own one!TECH SPEC MOTORING DOHA QATAR

Engine Low-mounted, all-aluminium 3.8 litre twin turbocharged V8

Transmission Seven-speed seamless-shift twin clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels has both convenient auto mode and steering wheel paddles for manual gear selection

Max Power 562 hp (419 kW) @ 7,500 rpm

Max Torque 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) @ 5,000 rpm

Acceleration Reaches 100 kph/62 mph in
3.2 secs, 200 kph (124 mph) in 9.5 secs

Top Speed 204 mph/328 kph

Exterior With more air intakes than a Typhoon jet fighter, the 570S oozes character, inherited from both Formula 1 and other sculpted – and much more expensive – supercars crafted by McLaren; it may be the entry-level McLaren but it’s no baby and arouses envy whether stationary or showing its class and performance on the road

McLaren 570S Marhaba Motoring Review (1)Interior Iconic dihedral doors improve access; two form-fitting, supportive seats for people who enjoy driving; intended for more regular use it sports a classy interior trim with quality materials and stitching; contemporary dashboard architecture features a seven inch touchscreen and shows off tech-savvy sophistication; it even includes door pockets, cup holders, glove box, and vanity mirrors

Safety/Security Front, side and knee airbags, ABS; electronic stability, roll and driveline traction control; extremely strong structure and amazing carbon ceramic brakes help stay away from trouble!

Al Wajba Motors showroom on Al Rayyan Road will be happy to show you the new McLaren 570S and any of its range of stylish sports cars. Call 4411 4411 or visit their website

Author: Terry Sutcliffe

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