McLaren has started production of the new Sports Series family of sports cars, in it's state of the art facility.

McLaren Automotive has started production of its new Sports Series family of luxury high-performance sports cars at the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, England. The first car to be launched in the Sports Series family is the 570S Coupé, and this will be followed by the 540C Coupé and another bodystyle in 2016. 

The first McLaren 570S Coupé to roll off the production line has been delivered to a retailer in the UK and, even before the first customer handover takes place, the global retailer network is holding over 1,000 orders for this superb new addition to the McLaren range.

The start of production of the new Sports Series heralds a new chapter in the short history of McLaren Automotive, as well as completing its three tier product strategy of Ultimate Series, Super Series and Sports Series. 

When the full Sports Series family is complete by 2018, it is forecast to more than double the annual volume of McLaren Automotive to more than 4,000 cars per year. The Sports Series is priced from £126,000 for the 540C Coupé rising to £143,250 for the 570S Coupé.

Jolyon Nash, Executive Director – Sales and Marketing at McLaren Automotive explained: 

‘The start of production of the new Sports Series cars is a pivotal moment for McLaren Automotive. In our short history, we have produced a range of supercars and hypercars targeted at a core, enthusiast buyer. Since 2011, our sales have increased year-on-year with corresponding developments in revenues and profits. 

The Sports Series is targeted towards a new buyer and opens McLaren up to the sports car market that we have not served to date. 

The buyer of a Sports Series model will still experience the benchmark performance and driver engagement delivered by every McLaren model, but will also notice the increased usability and practicality that differentiates it from our existing cars. In addition, the Sports Series will make a significant contribution to the long-term sustainability of the company.’

Can't afford your new McLaren ? well, get it on finance... really, the rich can't afford to buy this outright ?

McLaren Automotive has launched a new financial offering under its McLaren Financial Services (MFS) division. The latest addition to the growing McLaren Automotive portfolio will provide vehicle finance products to customers of the McLaren retailer network in the UK, making the three tier product range even more accessible.

McLaren Automotive has appointed JBR Capital to facilitate operations for UK customers, and the new scheme will allow MFS to provide flexible finance products, including Personal Contract Purchase agreements.

The competitive finance options will be made available on all new models including the Ultimate Series which includes the McLaren P1™; the Super Series, which forms the core of the McLaren product line-up with the 650S and limited edition 675LT; and the recently launched Sports Series comprising the 540C Coupé and 570S Coupé. 

In addition, the full selection of McLaren Qualified pre-owned models available across the network are also eligible.

  

JBR Capital offers an unrivalled blend of experience, expertise and flexibility of approach. These characteristics make them a natural fit with McLaren Automotive, ensuring the needs of the McLaren customer are fully met.

Commenting on the newly launched programme, Jolyon Nash, Executive Director – Global Sales and Marketing, explained: ‘McLaren Financial Services is playing an integral part in the continuing growth plans for McLaren Automotive as a business. 

The Sports Series, as the most attainable McLaren model to date, has opened the brand up to a new market and a completely new customer demographic, and to be able to offer a competitive finance offering is crucial if we are to truly compete against more established rivals. Supercar performance and exclusivity has never been more accessible or affordable.’

Darren Selig, Chief Executive Officer, JBR Capital added:‘The endorsement of JBR Capital by McLaren Automotive is testament to our unique positioning in the high end vehicle finance market. 

We look forward to working with McLaren Automotive to provide a fully integrated finance experience with flexible, bespoke products and exceptional customer service to the McLaren Automotive retailer network and its customers.”

McLaren Automotive has five retailers located in the UK, with McLaren Ascot recently opening its doors to join Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester. All locations offer the full range of products across the three tier model range with the Sports Series launching as the most attainable McLaren models, joining alongside the Super Series and the Ultimate Series.

FINANCE EXAMPLES

McLAREN 570S COUPE

Cash price	£143,250.00
Deposit	£39,500.00
Total amount of credit	£103,750.00
Acceptance fee (payable with first payment)	£295.00
Option to purchase fee (payable with last payment)	£150.00
Total amount payable	£166,020.20
36 monthly payments	£995.20
Optional final payment	£90,248.00
Duration of agreement		37 months
Representative APR		7.9 percent
Rate of interest (fixed)		3.9 percent per annum

McLAREN 650S SPIDER

Cash price	£218,250.00
Deposit	£54,562.50
Total amount of credit	£163,687.50
Acceptance fee (payable with first payment)	£295.00
Option to purchase fee (payable with last payment)	£150.00
Total amount payable	£252,899.86
36 monthly payments	£1,859.51
Optional final payment	£130,950.00
Duration of agreement		37 months
Representative APR		7.9 percent
Rate of interest (fixed)		3.9 percent per annum

Three McLaren Model Tiers to be shown together for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

• Three McLaren model tiers to be shown together dynamically for the first time
• 570S Coupé to make global dynamic debut on the famous Hill course
• McLaren P1™ GTR and limited edition 650S Le Mans to also feature in the Supercar Paddock
• Race-winning 650S GT3 to take to the Hill after last year’s global unveil at the Festival
• Display at McLaren House to include unique commissions created by MSO, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive

The  McLaren 570S Coupé  will lead the  charge at  the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed making its global dynamic debut when it joins the famous Supercar Run. It will be joined by the McLaren P1™ GTR and 650S Le Mans, both strictly limited in production and rarely seen in public. 

And marking the first time McLaren has ever demonstrated models from all three of its recently announced product tiers: Sports Series, Super Series and Ultimate Series. 

In addition, the popular McLaren House will return located as last year, adjacent to the iconic Goodwood House overlooking the Hill course, with cars, guest speakers and historic McLaren memorabilia honouring the ‘Flatout and Fearless’ theme of this year’s Festival.

Following its unveil at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year, and a highly successful global tour, the 570S Coupé will take to the Goodwood Hill course throughout the Festival weekend. 

Fitted with a 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine, producing 570PS (562bhp), the 570S Coupé joins the McLaren model line-up as the most powerful model in the recently launched Sports Series, and introduces McLaren DNA and supercar performance to the sports car segment. 

The lightweight and purposeful model will make its global dynamic debut ahead of first customer deliveries beginning later this year.  It can also be seen on the stage at McLaren House.

The 650S Le Mans being brought by McLaren to Goodwood is particularly special. Codenamed ‘XP1’, it is the experimental prototype of the special edition coupé-only model built by McLaren Special Operations, in collaboration with McLaren F1 designer Peter Stevens, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the famous endurance race victory. 

As with the 50 production models which are now sold out, XP1 is finished in bespoke Sarthe Grey, inspired by the colour of the race-winning McLaren F1 GTR, with contrasting McLaren Orange highlights. 

It features styling enhancements from the 1995 race-winner, including a fully-integrated roof-mounted ‘snorkel’ air intake, and wing louvres designed to reduce pressure over the front wheels.

The track-dedicated McLaren P1™ GTR will feature alongside the 650S Le Mans in the Supercar Paddock, and will make its UK dynamic debut at the Festival of Speed. The 1,000PS (986 bhp) model will take part in the dynamic display throughout the weekend, having attended the 24 Hours of Le Mans to be part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the McLaren F1 GTR victory.

Completing the dynamic display will be the McLaren 650S GT3, which was unveiled at the Festival of Speed last year. The 650S GT3 has enjoyed success globally in its competitive debut season, already securing podium finishes in five championships at circuits across North America and Europe with McLaren GT customer teams. 

McLaren House will host a range of models prepared by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) to celebrate the ‘Flatout and Fearless’ theme, each highlighting a ‘moment’ from throughout the history of McLaren and the legendary drivers who have driven for the team over the years.

Visitors will also be invited to be photographed behind the wheel of a McLaren 650S Spider in return for a donation of £2 to the halow project (www.halowproject.org.uk), the selected beneficiary of the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The halow project is a Guildford-based charity committed to supporting young people with a learning disability to have the same life choices and chances as any other young person. From its community based social activities and learning programmes, to its 1:1 personalised support via its Buddy service, halow helps young people to gain confidence, skills and be supported to live as independently as possible.