McLaren 570S Spider - Can it be as good as they say ?!
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- McLaren invited me to their Roadshow at Goodwood to drive the much talked about 570S Spider. Could it really be as good as everyone says it is ? Well I bring you along for the ride to find out.
The numbers on paper are impressive enough. 570PS, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and 195mph with the roof down ! The question for me is...just how is it to drive ?
A huge thanks to McLaren for the invite to this very special day. I've waited a long time to drive my first McLaren on the road. They say you should never meet your heroes as they will only disappoint...I am happy to report on this occasion that is a load of rubbish !
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you are scoring by the fact that you are without pretense ....you can see the joy on your face face.... you can't believe your luck and that's what we would all feel like doing the same thing so we live vicariously through you....You present exceptionally well and it's so nice to see that you are not complacent or nonchalant about the whole thing ....I hope you gain more traction....keep your enthusiasm up that is your USP...
Thanks for this feedback. It means a great deal. I hope I never get complacent about how very lucky I am 👌
It's great you are getting invited to these things now, it's well deserved! 👍
Thanks David. I am starting to get asked to some cool things. I also write a lot of emails and get no replies ;-)
If it aint raining get the top down. The very words I (also) live by 😊👍
No.1 rule of driving 😜
Oh goodness Peter, this is so good. I'm very impressed. What a car to be on the receiving end of your mature, friendly and very knowledgeable presentation and review.
Thanks Andrew. It was quite a car and I really tried to make a good video to do it justice ;-)
Great video once again! It's amazing these opportunities you're getting now, and I suppose it can only get better!
Let's hope so Buddy :-)
Very nice Pete love the sound and it looks stunning in the colour 👍👍👍👍👍
Great vid mate as ever channel going from strength to strength , and awesome car only bettered by the jazz horns!
Cheers Tom :-)
You're certainly getting your hands on some impressive motors Peter. Your channel just keeps getting better & I'm delighted I found it. This is definitely a well balanced, well sorted car, the blue exterior against the interior is stunning. You've opened my eyes to the world of supercars & I'm hooked.
Cheers,
Geof
I'm hooked too ! This is only the second mid-engined supercar I've driven on the public road. the other was an R8 V10 Plus, and I want more now :-)
I love cars that have a smiley throttle factor. Cool review as always. Thank you.
Good review and what a opportunity to take the car out on the roads. Love the blue on it as well. McLaren are making some amazing cars now. They sure have come a long way in a short time.
Agreed. The attention to detail in them is amazing !
Great job (again) Peter, loving your content and presentation. Well done.
Thanks Stephen. Glad you are enjoying my content :-)
*Mate that's so awesome! What an opportunity to drive that! Great video mate!*
+Stef ABtv Cheers Stef. It was an amazing car. Need to step up my editing to get close to you. That 124 intro was superb 👍
Petrol Ped cheers mate :) looking forward to releasing that tomorrow morning!
Great review. Good to see OEM’s are inviting you to test there latest cars!! Well deserved.
Cheers Chris. Hopefully I can get to do more of this :-)
Just discovered your channel with this video. Great informative and fun film. I too, love the 570S Spider and think it's almost a perfect all- round usable car. Keep up the good work - subscribing!
Hi Gavin. Great that you enjoyed the video and even better that you have Subscribed. Welcome to the channel. I must admit, this car was difficult to fault :-)
Ive been watching you for quite a few months now. You're good & the invitation is testament to your growing channel. I would however like to hear some of the things that arent so great about the cars you get to drive as nothing is perfect and it would good to hear where these brands have failed on, not done such a great job compared to its competitor, what could be improved, etc. I know you mentioned about being a new channel, but its not what you say, its how you say it. You have a range of experiences in different cars now that should be getting compared to each other regarding who's stepping up their game and who's just relying on their name. Just a thought. It would also be good to see the fatest versions of everyday cars and how they compare with each other. Keep up the good work though.
Thanks for the comment. Interestingly, I did actually do a piece to camera in the car about being criticised for not saying negative things about the cars I get to drive. I was struggling with the film being too long so I edited it out. I do try and be fair whilst striking the balance of building relationships with brands.
For example, in my recent RS7 review I did say I didn't think the gearbox was quick enough. I my Type R review I said it didn't make enough noise. I must say that the 570S is very difficult to fault, it really is very good. Maybe the only thing is getting on and out is a bit tricky as it has large sills.
I will take you comments on-board though and I'm glad you enjoyed my review. Cheers PETER
Another very good video! Love your enthusiasm :)
Cheers...hard not to be enthusiastic :-)
At last a review by someone who does not act or sound big headed also very informative. I am very fortunate to be owning one in March 2018.
Wow...you lucky thing ! This is probably the best car I have ever driven :-)
Very good down to earth video well done.
Thanks Richard, glad you enjoyed it :-)
Just waiting for my euro millions ticket to cash in and my order will be in. Great car, great review Peter good to see the invites you are getting 👍🏁🏁
That is why I buy a ticket every week...so far the most I have won is about £5 !!
Awesome video excellent detailed review. Keep up the great work and hope you can do more videos if the other McLaren range. 570s is amazing
Just search my channel for McLaren. I’ve driven plenty of them since I made this 👍
@@PetrolPed will do thank you. Keep up the great work
Very nice review. Subscribed.
+details78 That’s awesome. Welcome to the channel 👍
Lovely car Peter. Great video as usual. UK roads not the best place for supercars though! Too bumpy but would imagine this would be great fun on the track. Cheers. Jon.
This dealt with ours B roads really well :-)
Great review Peter, thoroughly enjoyed it. Living close to Manchester McLaren in Knutsford I see a lot on the local roads, the 570S Spider is by far the best looking of the current model line up; all proportions feel just right. I was surprised how quickly it gathered speed with literally no effort, I'm guessing their wasn't much useable footage from the speedo camera :-)
No comment ;-)
Cracking Video . Well done. Shame you didnt get a chance to round the Circuit as well.
That would have been awesome !
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Yes amazing car. 570s. 💙that colour 👌
Stunning to drive too 👍
Good to see you kept it below 60mph Ped ! I would have been tempted to take it up to 65 or so, blow the cobwebs away ........
I might have done that off camera ;-)
I had a feeling you might have, hahaha!
Looking good 😎 we drive a Mercedes 350 and a RangeRover... And now would love ❤️ to try this 🏁
Nice stable...have you got a 3 bay garage ?!
Just got back from London (Family Wedding) We have space for 4 but... We need to cut our cloth 😉
Nice vid Pete!
Cheers Steve :-)
Fantastic video as normal.
Cheers Buddy :-)
Great video! I wish i could get one of them emails..
I'd like more of them too !
This is probably this best McLaren they make very pretty car unlike the 720 . more than enough power for the road.
It is a superb bit of kit 👌
McLaren have come a long way in a short period of time. Impressive.
It is amazing, especially as they make everything (engine, gearbox etc)
Another good video. Is it too easy to drive fast? Is it more of a daily than a weekend toy? I like the fact you can lose the rear screen with the roof up - reminds me of my Tuscan (that's the only similarity of course).
It is VERY easy to drive fast but that doesn't mean it's not an occasion. I'd save it for the weekend :-)
Cool vid
Had a convertible Ford Mustang in California driving down the epic highway 1 coast road. It felt really windy and noisy. Now, living in wild, wet Glasgow, it's no place for a convertible.
I'm from Leeds and I can't believe how much it rains here-phenomenal!
Nice Petrol Ped Jacket.....Can you send me one? Amar
That is why I live on the South Coast ;-)
Might do some merch next year :-)
Test the 570GT, I will be interested on which one you would go for, a dilemma I currently have
Beautiful car,in my wildest dreams sadly.Yes kerbs and lorrys have become my worst nightmare since buying my Audi TTs 😳
My wildest dreams too...well certainly owning one !
Petrol Ped Well if I sell my organs then maybe 😂 Could hire one for the day 🤔😁
Been thinking about your videos.
You, Chris Harris and Howard Richie (HR in a Car).
That's my choice to do BBC's Top Gear so we can finally get rid of the superfluous 2 who currently do it with Chris Harris.
Then I'd start watching it again.
That sounds good to me. I know Howard (we met at a Porsche Day last year) and have met Chris lots of times. We'd make a good team :-)
I disagree that you would make a good team.
You three would make a GREAT team!!
So how do we start to get this into practice?
No never had that email. Oh well keep hoping. Good vlog though
Check you spam folder ;-)
I tested the 570S immediately after a 458 spider, and it was a fascinating comparison. McLaren deserve a big pat on the back to have become a true competitor for Ferrari in such a short time. The Mclaren gearbox was undoubtedly better in use than the Ferrari equivalent and the ride in the 570S was better over the usually bad british road surfaces. I preferred the non turbo Ferrari engine because the McLaren had a bit of turbo lag and the unnecessary exhaust pops and bangs always irritate. Internally the Macca instrumentation was a fascinating piece of modern technology, the seats were comfortable and the car was a generally nice place to be. But somehow, and I would have difficulty saying why, the McLaren interior wasnt as special as the Ferrari. And in a way that sums up the overall experience. The British car is every bit as good a piece oif enginerring as the Ferrari but simply not as special. Not for me, anyway.
Hi Howard, really interesting to here you comments and I totally get them. I actually drove both cars back to back at a Supercar day but drove the Ferrari first. I was amazed by the 458s steering ! They are both very special cars for different reasons.
Hi Peter, the can be no doubt this is a great car but it comes across in this video the is a computer always calculating your input and the computer saves you. So the question I have do you feel this car dose all the work and the guy behind the wheel just points and and hits the loud pedal. ?
If this is true and I’m correct then why buy this car when you can have the same fun in. Audi R8 v10+ and save a few quid at the same time. Peter don’t get me wrong it’s a great car but I’m just not 100% sold on this I think I would have more fun in a Ferrari 488GTB they let’s you make mistakes but will save you if need be and not interfere with the whole driving experience as ever a great video Best wishes Alan B..
Hi Alan. To some extent you are right. In the driving modes I was using the car is there helping you not make a mistake. That doesn't detract from the driving enjoyment, in fact for me it adds to it as you can push on in confidence. If you are a more experience driver or are on a track then there are still the Sport Traction and Traction Control Off setting to play with. You are then on your own...I didn't play with those.
I have driven and R8 V10 Plus on the road and it too is a very special car and will look after you. It is Quattro and has lots of systems to help. Not driven the 488 but I am sure it will be similar. The 570S is just so useable in everyday conditions but you still have to be able to drive ;-)
When you like cars, and are a New Zealander, McLaren is very special, but if you owned any of thses cars with buttons for this and that, after you played with them, how often would you change things?
Certainly when you go from road to track.
👍😊
You get an email from McLaren?
I only get emails from RussianBrides.com (Which I don't need as my missus would kill me!), haveabiggerpenis.com (Which, again, my missus, nor I, need!) and some very nice bloke in Nigeria who want's to give me 20% of £250,000. Not replied to him just yet as sorting out my bank details for him :-)
and you get one from McLaren!!?? What am I doing wrong?
EDIT - Great review again.
😂
LOL !
Join the club!!
value cut in half in 8yrs, or less? Like Maserati poor resale.
It sure is a problem 😥
I never have those kind of emails lol, do you want me to pass it to you lmao? ☹️☹️
LOL !
Great video, but i have to be honest in my opinion it just lacks soul, flappy paddles just dont do it for me. It lacks feel. The McLaren or a f40? I know which way i would go. Classic cars that have a proper 5 speed manual gearbox is life.
I prefer breakneck speed. Speed that can only be achieved by a dual clutch. Paddles or not.
GT-R
Doesn’t come close 😜
nice review pete,have you ever thought where have the days gone where you buy a brand new car IE SIERRA COSWORTH or even an ESCORT RS TURBO with a list of mods as long as your arm,5" rolled tip stainless exhaust,a SPAX suspension lowering kit and a turbo the size of a tumble drier,when you buy a MCLAREN and they give you the keys,you drive out the showroom feeling abit giddy,want to smile like a cheshire cat but hold it back incase anyone is looking,this is a MCLAREN what more could i do to possibly do to this car to mod it???,I know ill try an after market exhaust,A LARINI ONE,,this is the entry level 540C imagine it on the 570S,time for headphones pete czcams.com/video/WLdFRRmxFqc/video.html
That it probably the only mod I would consider on this car ;-)
McLaren McLaren... rip V8 MCL 😪
Only just seen the fire :-(
Have you got 650 on the brain lol
570S isn't the best circuit car, when you back to back test it against say a 675Lt the 570 feels very unstable at speed but strangely quicker in a straight line thanks to Aero or the lack of it.
I am sure there are better cars out there. The 675LT is designed as a track focussed car so it doesn't surprise me that it is better on a track. Sadly, I've not driven one yet :-( The 570S is a stunning all-round package and even more impressive when you consider it is the 'entry level' McLaren after to 540 !
IMHO you want to skip the LT for the 720s, for the money it's hands down the best all rounder (and not just in the current Mclaren range) don't forget Mclaren haven't changed the tub since the 12c so the 720s is the first new platform and honestly you can really tell.
Nirvana means nothingness ...
So this is ‘driving nothingness’
Check the dictionary...
(in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.
synonyms:paradise, heaven, Eden, the promised land;
Petrol Ped
Check the reality:
The Meaning of Nirvana
Literally speaking, Nirvana means blowing out or putting out or extinguishing a lamp or fire.
It was the tradition in ancient India to put out the domestic fires before one began the journey of renunciation and asceticism (sanyasa).
It signaled the end of worldly life and the beginning of a life of renunciation, non-seeking and non-striving.
Nirvana also means extinction, the absolute and final extinction or annihilation of all desires, individuality and attachment.
According to Buddhism, as the Buddha preached it originally in India, beings come into existence from nowhere, due to the aggregation of things and elements. No one creates them. They just happen to fall into place through a mysterious binding process and lo you have a phenomenal universe full of animate and inanimate objects. Thus existence, beingness, personality manifests from a state of emptiness (sunya) or non-existence or nothingness through a process of aggregations.
Thus we have three fundamental views of Nirvana.
1. Nirvana - Emptiness, nothingness, a state of non-becoming and non-beingness.
2. Nirvana - An eternal and independent state of non-becoming and non-beingness.
3. Nirvana - An independent, lonely and liberated state of non-becoming and non-beingness.
Why do you have "Find Hot Russian Babes" flashing up as adverts? Really off putting, will watch other channels that obviously don't flaunt women as objects...
Is this a serious comment ? I have no control over the ads placed on my channel but if this is true I will report to Google.