The McLaren GT is a vehicle built from 2017 to 2023 over 2 generations. Between 2020 and 2023 it grew 15 cm longer and gained 78 kg. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the GT is
The McLaren GT is a vehicle that McLaren built from 2017 to 2023 — 7 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2023. Its closest siblings in the McLaren range: 720S, P1, SENNA.
GT generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the GT's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the GT that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 453 cm | 267 cm | 1457 kg | - | - |
| 2023 | 468 cm | 267 cm | 1535 kg | +15 cm | +78 kg |
Between 2020 and 2023 the GT gained 15 cm in length (+3.3%) and 78 kg in weight (+5.4%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the GT that is 78 kg against 15 cm. Full dimensions by year →
McLaren GT tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment GT owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the McLaren GT have? Power & range
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The GT by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the McLaren GT. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | GT | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 13 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the McLaren GT?
The GT is a vehicle, built from 2017 to 2023 across 2 generations.
How many generations does the GT have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2023. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the GT grew 15 cm longer and gained 78 kg.
What is the McLaren GT warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the GT reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific GT?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in McLaren
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 720S | 2017–2023 | 6 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren P1 | 2009–2021 | 4 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren SENNA | 2017–2021 | 3 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren 570S | 2009–2021 | 2 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren ARTURA | 2023–2026 | 6 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren 650S | 2009–2021 | 3 | — | 4.5/5 |
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