What's all this about?

McLaren will present the new 570S Sprint to the world at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today (23rd June, 2016). The track-only model will make demonstration runs up the famous hill course and go on public display in the Supercar Paddock alongside the McLaren P1 GTR, 650S Can-Am, 570S Coupé and the 675LT Coupé. This is the company's largest presence to date at the Festival.

What do we know about the new car?

The 570S Sprint is designed for driver enjoyment on the track without the restrictions necessary to meet the rules of a race series. Under the skin the chassis is shared with the rest of the Sports Series models, while the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 and seven-speed SSG transmission should also be familiar to McLaren fans and owners.

There are no surprises in the styling, but the changes are designed to improve aerodynamics with a new front bumper to channel air over, under and through the car. At the rear there is a fixed carbon fibre wing that contributes to the highest levels of downforce yet seen on the Sports Series.

Although not a racing car there are plenty of racing touches including Pirelli racing slicks on centre-lock wheels, an FIA-approved roll cage and FIA-approved seats with six-point harnesses. There is even a fire extinguisher system installed as standard and McLaren can supply a motorsport air jacking system to aid wheel changing.

What if I wanted to go racing?

Customers who want to compete can purchase the GT4 compliance pack, including everything required to meet the FIA GT4 regulations. This was developed in parallel to the McLaren 570S GT4, which is currently completing its testing phase in the British GT4 championship.

So, how much is it?

Pricing starts from £148,000 'ex works', with deliveries commencing in 2017. The standard colour for the 570S Sprint is McLaren Orange, but any of the colours available on the Sports Series can be ordered, along with a unique range of liveries through MSO Defined.