McLaren Details GT’s Innovative Space-Age Interior Materials

Interior materials are one of the key aspects of the new McLaren GT’s credentials and appeal as a grand tourer. The car’s designers explored alternatives to traditional coverings not just for the seats or various trim, but also in areas such as luggage space.

Then there are the drive controls, built from machined and knurled aluminum. They are said to look and feel fresh, while delivering precise functionality.

With weight savings in mind, McLaren utilized a new material called SuperFabric, originally designed for military and aerospace applications. It’s this hexagonal-patterned material that covers the floor of the GT’s luggage bay, featuring a layer of tiny armored guard plates for increased resistance to stains, cuts, nicks and abrasions.

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You’ve also got supple Nappa leather, which is offered as standard in the GT. If that’s not good enough, you can opt for the softgrain luxury leather or Alcantara. Alternatively, cashmere is available in either Dove Grey or Jet Black – this being one of the most expensive options courtesy of MSO.

“Introducing innovative new interior materials for any McLaren is a huge challenge. With the GT we were creating beauty and luxury but with the additional layers of functionality and advanced technology that are inherent in every car we design – and all delivered in a very modern way. Everything in a McLaren is there for a reason, not simply to look good; the materials need to be authentic not only in appearance and to the touch, but also in meeting our requirements for minimizing weight and performance in use,” said McLaren design exec Jo Lewis.

The GT also boasts the first application of “hidden until lit” interior illumination. The ambient lighting pattern also links visually to the speaker grills of the Bowers & Wilkins audio system. The colors can always be changed to suit interior trim hues or mood.