- Active ‘Longtail’ Airbrake contributes to a 40 percent increase in overall downforce
- 700 Nm (516 lb ft) produced by a heavily revised 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 featuring lightweight components and new turbos
- Bespoke titanium crossover exhaust ensures optimised performance. See, and hear, it at: http://youtu.be/tOl7gZ8bQdY
The
675LT, the first McLaren in nearly two decades to wear the LT – or
‘Longtail’ – name, will stay true to the spirit of its iconic
predecessor with aerodynamically optimised, dramatically enhanced
styling that results in 40 percent more downforce than the 650S which it
will sit alongside in the McLaren Super Series. A total power output
of 675PS (666bhp), and torque figure of 700 Nm (516 lb ft) plus a focus
on weight saving will ensure an electrifying, engaging and visceral
driving experience.
These
output figures are produced by a heavily revised 3.8-litre twin turbo
V8 featuring lightweight components and new turbos. A controlled torque
delivery of 600Nm (443 lb ft) ensures optimised acceleration and
traction from a standing start in first gear, rising to the full 700Nm
available from 5,500-6,500 rpm, through each of the other gears. A
redesigned crossover exhaust system, bespoke to the 675LT, is formed
from lightweight titanium. Two circular titanium exhaust pipes exit
centrally through exposed bodywork below the rear ‘Longtail’ Airbrake.
The new system is designed to optimise performance and reduce weight –
another pillar of the LT ethos.
Available
as a coupé only, the 675LT will join the core range of McLaren
supercars later this year as a more track focused alternative to the
established 650S Coupé and Spider. Together, they form the newly named
McLaren Super Series which sits above the recently announced Sports
Series in the range.
Further
details of the McLaren 675LT, including its startling performance
figures, will be released with the car’s global debut at the 85th
International Geneva Motor Show, on Tuesday 3 March 2015.
