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The McLaren 570S Spider in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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The McLaren 570S Spider in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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This test model, in Ventura orange, costs Dh999,000. Victor Besa / The National
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The car accelerates from 0 to 100kph in 3.2 seconds. Victor Besa / The National
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It is 20 years since McLaren claimed the title of fastest production car in the world, with the F1. Victor Besa / The National
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Carbon-fibre paddle shifters and steering-wheel embellishments are among the optional extras offered by McLaren. Victor Besa / The National
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The car's 570 mechanic horsepower are sent via its back wheels. Victor Besa / The National
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The 570S's numerical name is taken from that horsepower figure. Victor Besa / The National
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The car can hit 328kph – or 315km with the roof open. Victor Besa / The National
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The Spider weighs 46 kilograms more than the coupe version, yet its acceleration and top speed are identical. Victor Besa / The National
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The 570S Spider is the latest addition to McLaren's Sports Series. Victor Besa / The National
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The retractable hard top disappears into the bodywork in a claimed 15 seconds. Victor Besa / The National
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The McLaren 570S Spider in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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The McLaren 570S Spider in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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This test model, in Ventura orange, costs Dh999,000. Victor Besa / The National
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The car accelerates from 0 to 100kph in 3.2 seconds. Victor Besa / The National
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It is 20 years since McLaren claimed the title of fastest production car in the world, with the F1. Victor Besa / The National
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Carbon-fibre paddle shifters and steering-wheel embellishments are among the optional extras offered by McLaren. Victor Besa / The National
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The car's 570 mechanic horsepower are sent via its back wheels. Victor Besa / The National
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The 570S's numerical name is taken from that horsepower figure. Victor Besa / The National
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The car can hit 328kph – or 315km with the roof open. Victor Besa / The National
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The Spider weighs 46 kilograms more than the coupe version, yet its acceleration and top speed are identical. Victor Besa / The National
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The 570S Spider is the latest addition to McLaren's Sports Series. Victor Besa / The National
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The retractable hard top disappears into the bodywork in a claimed 15 seconds. Victor Besa / The National
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The McLaren 570S Spider in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A spin in the new McLaren 570S Spider
Two decades after McLaren staked its claim to be the world’s fastest car, we drive its latest model, the powerful 570S Spider
Adam Workman
19 April, 2018
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