McLaren 675LT

noone1 · Feb 24, 2015

488 what now? 100kg less than the 650S. This coupe will probably be under 3000 lbs wet, which is pretty awesome for cars theses day in this class. Also sounds like the weight loss comes not from a bare bones interior aside from CF bucket seats, but elsewhere in the car.

McLAREN 675LT: POWER, WITH MINIMAL WEIGHT, IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL THING

- 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds; 0-124 mph in 7.9 seconds
- 220 lbs weight savings makes the 675LT the lightest in its class, and gives a power-to-weight ratio of 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton)
- 33 percent of parts are different from the 650S, which it sits alongside in the McLaren Super Series
- Five unique 'By McLaren' hero specifications to be offered
- Global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015 on stand 1240, at 12.15 CET (11.15 GMT / 6:15AM EST)

The McLaren 675LT will make its world debut at the 85th Geneva Motor Show, with a clear focus on outright performance, weight reduction and ultimate levels of driver engagement all key attributes of a 'Longtail' McLaren. Offered as a Coupe only, the 675LT will be the most track-focused, yet road legal, model in the McLaren Super Series, with a power to weight ratio that eclipses established rivals. The sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes just 2.9 seconds, with controlled torque delivery ensuring optimized traction off the line. Acceleration continues at a relentless pace with the 124 mph (200 km/h) barrier broken in 7.9 seconds, on to a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

The first images of the car show a darker side of the McLaren brand than has been seen before. Aggressive styling cues and performance enhancements include the extended carbon fiber front splitter, extended door blade with additional cooling intake, and circular twin titanium exhaust pipes, giving a hint to the performance available within the most powerful and lightweight model in the McLaren Super Series. The active 'Longtail' Airbrake is 50 percent bigger than the one fitted to the 650S yet, due to its carbon fiber structure, is actually lighter. This is just one of the enhancements that add up to a dry weight of just 2,711 lbs (1,230kg). With a modified V8 engine delivering, as the name suggests, a power output of 666 bhp (675PS), the 675LT delivers a mighty power-to-weight ratio of 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton).

The 675LT is as fully track-focused as it is road legal with a third of its parts modified to suit its purpose compared with the 650S Coupe and Spider that continue in production alongside it. Yet like its iconic predecessor, the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail', from which the LT name is derived, this is a car that is as exciting to look at as it is to drive.

THE KEY TO THE 'LONGTAIL' SUCCESS: LIGHT WEIGHT AND AERODYNAMIC
Weight reduction has been a key focus throughout the development program for the 675LT, and the result is a savings of over 220 lbs (100kgs) beyond the other models in the Super Series in line with the savings made by the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' over its hugely successful predecessors, despite the revised bodywork. This weight savings has been achieved through extensive use of carbon fiber for the body panels, along with lightweight engine, chassis and body structure parts.

Below a newly designed front bumper sits a prominent carbon fiber front splitter, which works the air harder, complimenting new front wing end plates to increase downforce levels over the front bodywork. The turbulent air from the front wheel arches is 'cleaned' as it flows towards the rear bodywork by sculpted carbon fiber side sills which run the full length of the lower bodywork. A subtle air intake is incorporated ahead of the leading edge of the rear wheel arch, below a more pronounced side intake behind the door, both of which feed clean cool air into the side-mounted radiators.

The aero balance is optimized by the active 'Longtail' Airbrake which, as with the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail', is larger 50 percent larger than on other Super Series models. The reprofiled design flows into the lines of the new carbon fiber rear wings. Two circular exhaust pipes, forged from titanium, exit centrally through exposed bodywork below the rear wing. Despite a more complex design, the bespoke crossover system is designed to optimize performance and reduce weight, saving 2.4 lbs (1.1kg). The rear deck and sections flanking the exhaust pipes remain exposed; designed to evacuate hot air from the engine bay as efficiently as possible, while a lightweight Plexiglas® rear screen features further louvers. A louvered carbon fiber rear bumper reduces air pressure over the rear wheels, while the rear design is completed with a dramatic integrated carbon fiber diffuser.

FIVE UNIQUE 'BY McLAREN' 675LT THEMES
The 675LT is offered in five 'By McLaren' hero specifications, which includes four bespoke colors never previously offered: Silica White, Delta Red, Napier Green and Chicane Grey are all newly formulated paint hues for the 675LT. The famous heritage McLaren Orange completes the themes unique to the model.

Inside the 675LT, the purposeful driver-focused cabin gives even further indication of track potential. A pair of ultra lightweight carbon fiber-shelled bucket seats, upholstered in Alcantara® as standard and modelled on those in the McLaren P1, provide comfort and support with no compromise on overall weight. Each of the five LT color themes is complimented within the stripped out interior, with carefully selected materials and colors.

The McLaren 675LT will make its global debut at the 85th Geneva Motor Show at 12.15 CET (11.15 GMT / 6:15AM EST) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

McLAREN 675LT TECHNICAL STATISTICS

PERFORMANCE
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 2.9 seconds
0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) 7.9 seconds
Top speed 205 mph (330 km/h)
Power-to-weight 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton)

ENGINE & POWERTRAIN
Engine Configuration V8 Twin Turbo / 3799cc
Power 666 bhp (675PS) @ 7,100 rpm
Torque 516 lb ft (700Nm) @ 5,500-6,500 rpm
Transmission 7 Speed SSG
CO2 275g/km

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dry weight 2,711 lbs (1,230kg)
Weight distribution 42.5 / 57.5
Length (mm) 4,546
Width (mm) 2,095
Height (mm) 1,188
Click to expand...

amenasce · Feb 24, 2015

I hope it really does have a long tail. Really looking forward seeing it.

noone1 · Feb 25, 2015

No long tail. Bigger air brake, but I don't think anywhere near as long as the original LT.

qwertstnbir · Feb 25, 2015

Maybe they work more on exhaust sound because car is enough fast but still farting

Bas · Feb 25, 2015

Meh.

IMO The 12C/650S should've looked like this.

McLaren reveals new 650S ?Le Mans? - BBC Top Gear

Much more appealing if you ask me. Thats how a supercar should look like. The 12C's problem has always been that it's just too conservative, a little too much Ron Dennis if you ask me.

95spiderman · Feb 25, 2015

Its a speciale competitor not 488. Track version of existing model, not a new model. Cannot believe they are making such big deal over LT nomenclature when it DOESNT have a LT!

My guess is gt3rs will nearly match its lap times, have better sound, more involvement, and will win all the pcoy awards at 1/2 cost.

Give me speciale

amenasce · Feb 25, 2015

What a Let Down.

2mnyToys · Feb 25, 2015

A BEAUTIFUL THING

noone1 · Feb 25, 2015

95spiderman said: ↑

Its a speciale competitor not 488. Track version of existing model, not a new model. Cannot believe they are making such big deal over LT nomenclature when it DOESNT have a LT!

My guess is gt3rs will nearly match its lap times, have better sound, more involvement, and will win all the pcoy awards at 1/2 cost.

Give me speciale
Click to expand...

My guess is that it bests both the GT3 RS and the 488 in performance. 675hp, more aero, probably less than 3000 lbs wet, and the interior doesn't even appear stripped.

Data · Feb 25, 2015

That's an unfortunate looking car.

Argosy · Feb 25, 2015

The P1 face just doesn't work on the 12C body.
The performance is very good, but that is to be expected at this price level.

boxerman · Feb 25, 2015

They are talking under 2800lbs, so on that alone its beating the competitors for serious track prowess.
The 488 is not a new car, its a developed 458 with twin turbos.
Agreed the P1 face does not work on the 12c., the rest of the 650 675 is great.
Love the speciale.

Have to give Mclaren credit for continuing to develop the 12c makign it better with each iteration not only on paper specs but to drive. Shows the company is serious. Given the arrogance of ferrari towards customers I wish Mclaren well and in time they will suceed.

RareAir23 · Feb 25, 2015

When does the 911-ish McLaren come out? I thought Geneva was it...

ginge82 · Feb 25, 2015

The Lemans edition was more attractive IMO.

Mark ANTAR · Feb 25, 2015

RareAir23 said: ↑

When does the 911-ish McLaren come out? I thought Geneva was it...
Click to expand...

April, at the New York Auto Show.

noone1 · Feb 26, 2015

ginge82 said: ↑

The Lemans edition was more attractive IMO.
Click to expand...

I like it too, but in reality that car was just a 650S with options you could put on any car. I think only the wheels were unique to it.

Bronzage · Mar 6, 2015

Best Mclaren yet! I love it!

alfred1976 · Apr 25, 2015

McLaren 675 LT Spied Testing video and article

From the article:
The 675 LT was one of the most secret projects undertaken by McLaren. The hype around the sports series had worked in keeping this new car a surprise for everyone. We never saw or heard of this car before its unveil at the Geneva Motor Show. Even the test mule which was spotted outside the factory in Woking was disguised by using a 12C clam shell with only the two big exhausts giving out any hint of a possible new car. The teasers started coming out only a couple of weeks ago before its unveil and so this might be the first time a 675 LT has been caught going flat out on a camera.

3 pictures, video, and full article

.
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

Senna1994 · May 3, 2015

Bas Jaski said: ↑

Meh.

IMO The 12C/650S should've looked like this.

McLaren reveals new 650S ?Le Mans? - BBC Top Gear

Much more appealing if you ask me. Thats how a supercar should look like. The 12C's problem has always been that it's just too conservative, a little too much Ron Dennis if you ask me.
Click to expand...

Agree Jas...

TopspeedPT · Jul 14, 2015

Great spec!
And sounds really good too.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaRjldAGMPU[/ame]

Bronzage · Jul 15, 2015

Saw the car, love it! Anyone getting it?

MJ

F456 V12 · Jul 22, 2015

Reviews are starting to come in, very favorable.

MB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QtMaV7kMjc

amc · Jul 22, 2015

For this type of cars that are at the forefront of automobile technology, for sure the exterior design is a major outdated, obsolete component. Boring...
Same for the other auto makers, the rivals.

classic308 · Jul 22, 2015

Good for McL, they need some credibility after the P1 was not the world beater as promised and the current Formula One clusterf..:

SWB · Jul 23, 2015

F456 V12 said: ↑

Reviews are starting to come in, very favorable.

MB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QtMaV7kMjc
Click to expand...

LOL at him pocketing the Ti lugnuts.

Conversations

Alerts

McLaren 675LT

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

qwertstnbir Formula 3

Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

95spiderman F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

2mnyToys Formula Junior

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

Data Karting

Argosy Formula Junior

boxerman F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

RareAir23 Formula Junior

ginge82 Formula 3

Mark ANTAR Formula Junior

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

Bronzage Formula 3

alfred1976 Karting
BANNED

Senna1994 F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

TopspeedPT Formula Junior

Bronzage Formula 3

F456 V12 F1 Rookie
Silver Subscribed

amc Formula Junior
BANNED

classic308 F1 Veteran

SWB Formula Junior

Share This Page

McLaren 675LT

noone1 F1 Rookie BANNED

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

noone1 F1 Rookie BANNED

qwertstnbir Formula 3

Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

95spiderman F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

2mnyToys Formula Junior

noone1 F1 Rookie BANNED

Data Karting

Argosy Formula Junior

boxerman F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

RareAir23 Formula Junior

ginge82 Formula 3

Mark ANTAR Formula Junior

noone1 F1 Rookie BANNED

Bronzage Formula 3

alfred1976 Karting BANNED

Senna1994 F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

TopspeedPT Formula Junior

Bronzage Formula 3

F456 V12 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

amc Formula Junior BANNED

classic308 F1 Veteran

SWB Formula Junior

Share This Page

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

95spiderman F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

boxerman F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

noone1 F1 Rookie
BANNED

alfred1976 Karting
BANNED

Senna1994 F1 World Champ
Silver Subscribed

F456 V12 F1 Rookie
Silver Subscribed

amc Formula Junior
BANNED