McLaren Prices Cut By A Whopping Rs. 3.32 Crore Ahead Of India-UK FTA

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McLaren 750S and GTS prices will be slashed by up to Rs. 3.32 crore in India as part of the soon-arriving India-UK FTA benefits

McLaren will ensure massive price reductions for its India lineup as part of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement coming into effect soon. The biggest beneficiary is the 750S Spider, which now costs Rs. 5.46 crore compared to its earlier sticker price of Rs. 8.78 crore, resulting in a reduction of Rs. 3.32 crore. The 750S Coupe has become cheaper by Rs. 3 crore while the grand touring-based GTS now carries a price tag lower by Rs. 2.32 crore.

The revisions stem from changes in import duties applicable to high-capacity British petrol vehicles under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. It will reduce customs duty on British petrol cars powered by engines above 3,000 cc and diesel vehicles above 2,500 cc. Import duty for eligible vehicles will drop from the current 110 per cent to 30 per cent during the first year before gradually declining to 10 per cent within five years under an annual import quota mechanism.

Since both the McLaren 750S and GTS utilise a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine, they qualify for the reduced duty structure. The Artura does not receive any revision as hybrid vehicles are excluded from these benefits during the initial five-year period. The largest reduction applies to the 750S Spider. Positioned as one of the quickest open-top supercars on sale anywhere in the world, the Spider combines a retractable hardtop roof with McLaren’s lightweight carbon-fibre architecture.

Power comes from a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 740 hp and 800 Nm. An automatic transmission channels power to the rear wheels – enabling a 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 2.8 seconds. The Spider retains nearly identical acceleration figures to the coupe despite the additional roof mechanism and can exceed 330 kmph flat out.

Its coupe sibling shares the same powertrain and chassis package. The McLaren 750S Coupe develops 740 hp and 800 Nm from the twin-turbocharged V8 while weighing less than many rivals thanks to extensive use of carbon-fibre construction. The supercar reaches 100 kmph from standstill in around 2.8 seconds and breaches the 200 kmph barrier in under eight seconds.

Advanced Proactive Chassis Control suspension, active aerodynamics and a rear-wheel-drive layout contribute to its reputation as one of the sharpest handling supercars currently available. The GTS caters to a different audience despite using the same 4.0-litre V8 architecture. The engine develops 626 hp and 630 Nm – coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. McLaren claims a 0 to 100 kmph time of around 3.2 seconds and a top speed beyond 325 kmph.

Additional luggage space, a more compliant suspension setup and improved everyday usability separate it from the more track-focused 750S range. All three models are built around McLaren’s carbon-fibre MonoCell architecture and feature carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive suspension systems, active rear wings and sophisticated traction management technologies.

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