McLaren 570S Spider Curacao Blue, Sicilian Yellow, and Vega Blue – Video

The 570S gains just 101 pounds in its transformation to Spider form and, according to McLaren, loses no stiffness at all in its carbon-fiber tub. The claimed zero-to-60-mph time of 3.1 seconds is unchanged from McLaren’s estimate for the 570S coupe (we tested one at 2.9 seconds), and top speed is undiminished, at 204 mph—with the top up, that is. You’ll have to settle for 196 mph with the top lowered.

The retractable roof itself is similar to the unit in the more powerful 650S Spider, being a two-piece arrangement that folds under a tonneau cover in 15 seconds and at speeds of up to 25 mph. There’s a power-operated wind deflector that’s said to reduce buffeting when raised with the top down. McLaren also reworked certain elements of the car’s aerodynamic profile to compensate for the different body shape, raising the rear spoiler by half an inch to provide additional downforce.

Otherwise, the 570S Spider keeps the same twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 pumping out 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The suspension setup also is unchanged from the coupe, as are the parameters for the Normal, Sport, and Track selectable driving modes. As with any McLaren, visuals are a key consideration, and the Spider gets three new exterior colors added to its palette: Curaçao Blue, Vega Blue, and Sicilian Yellow. There also are attractive new 10-spoke wheels available as an option on the Spider.