2019 McLaren Grand Tourer previewed

Fresh images of the 2019 McLaren Grand Tourer have been released ahead of its official reveal at a VIP event in May.

The latest images show a still-camouflaged McLaren Grand Tourer, but one that's far easier to make out compared to the original darkened image of the previous tease.

Looking more like an enlarged version of the current 570GT, the latest McLaren Grand Tourer will not be a development of the wild 720S.

Created to sit outside the car-maker's usual Sport, Super and Ultimate Series families, the new McLaren Grand Tourer is one of 18 models it will introduce as part of its billion-dollar Track25 plan.

Featuring more toned-down styling, the McLaren Grand Tourer sports the car-maker's teardrop headlamps, a huge rear diffuser and a split rear wing that looks like it might feature active elements -- hinting at advanced aerodynamics.

That complex aero will be necessary. McLaren's boss, Mike Flewitt, has already announced that the Grand Tourer will boast "a level of agility never experienced before in this segment" and hinted that it would "share its DNA" with the mighty Speedtail.

This has led many to believe the latest McLaren will share a development of the Speedtail's complex hybrid powertrain that combines the car-maker's twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with electric motors.

Designed to be “sleek, beautiful and boldly elegant”, inside the grand tourer boasts a “spacious” and “uncluttered” cabin that will feature only high-quality materials.

Flewitt has also confirmed the Grand Tourer will be the lightest in its class with the best power-to-weight ratio. Expect nothing less than explosive performance.

Originally, it was thought the Grand Tourer might take advantage of the Speedtail’s wide carbon-fibre Monocage architecture and even feature its staggered three-abreast seating -- but the new pics show a traditional two-seat layout has been favoured.

Look closely at the images and what is noticeable is the new McLaren's elongated snout, suggesting decent luggage storage.

McLaren has confirmed the Grand Tourer has entered the final stages of its development, paving the way for a 2019 on-sale date.

Before it is signed off, the British supercar-maker says one prototype will be driven 1600km from its Woking HQ in Surrey in the UK to its R&D facility near Barcelona.

The drive will be done in one single stint by two drivers and their luggage with the aim to test the Grand Tourer's long-distance continent-crushing credentials.

More teasers are expected ahead of its full reveal in May when the car is also expected to be renamed for production.