The McLaren GT is an entirely new model and the brand’s first true grand touring car.
To increase everyday ease of use, braking and steering were optimized for lower speeds.
Although intended for long distance driving, the new McLaren GT is still quick as lightning. 

McLaren has been on a roll lately, as far as street cars are concerned. They are looking at expanding in a certain way as a company. No, they are not going to make an SUV or a crossover. Perish the thought. No, for a while now, they have been talking about producing a more comfortable long distance tourer versus a track day superstar. Looks like they made good on all that talk, because the new McLaren GT just rolled out.
A Little More Lumbar Support
Track-focused, decontented, performance uber alles sports cars are a complete blast. I should know, I own one. But have you ever tried to drive one for a long distance, say from one side of the country to the other" Believe me, about the middle of day two, you’ll start to think heretical thoughts like, “Maybe a little more lumbar support wouldn’t be such a bad thing.” It was that kind of thought process (I bet) that led McLaren to make their new GT. While still a potent car of impressive performance capabilities, it has some niceties spread throughout to make long journeys much more of a paying proposition. McLaren GT: By The Numbers
Before we get to the practicalities, here’s the fun stuff: 612, 465, 3.1, 9.0 and 203. Or...