- 675LT re-establishes the McLaren ‘Longtail’ heritage, focusing on light weight, optimised aerodynamics, increased power, track-focused dynamics and driver engagement
- Priced at £259,500 and production strictly limited to 500 units globally
- Chassis changes confirmed including wider track and stiffer rated springs front and rear
- Optional Club Sport pack adds titanium roll hoop and harness
- The McLaren 675LT was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. View the full press conference at: www.youtube.com/
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The
McLaren 675LT, which made its global debut yesterday at the 85th
International Geneva Motor Show, will be the lightest, most powerful and
fastest model in the McLaren Super Series, and also the most exclusive:
production will be strictly limited to just 500 examples worldwide.
The
limited production model has a clear focus on light weight, optimised
aerodynamics, increased power, track-focused dynamics and driver
engagement. At its core is the lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell
chassis, shared with each model in the Super Series, but the chassis set
up and powertrain are bespoke, with a third of overall parts and
components modified.
A
more aggressive set up gives the 675LT a unique track-focused feel,
while still retaining the adjustable ProActive Chassis Control to ensure
drivability and comfort levels are maintained. One of the many updates
featured on the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ was a wider track, front
and rear. This approach is echoed in the 675LT, with the front and rear
track widened by 20mm, ensuring optimised stability and handling
performance. Lightweight springs front and rear have been stiffened – 27
percent at the front and 63 percent at the rear – to improve body
control and allow for the 40 percent increase in downforce generated by
the revised bodywork and active aerodynamics. Newly-developed suspension
geometry includes lightweight uprights and wishbones based on the
learnings from the McLaren P1™. This is coupled with a faster steering
rack to give a more extreme driver-focused experience.
The
obsession with weight saving sees the 675LT tip the scales at just
1,230kg (dry weight), making it the lightest model in the already
lightweight Super Series, with a saving of more than 100kg. This has
been achieved with the use of lighter weight components. For example,
the changes to the car’s glazing alone save 4.5kg with a thinner
windscreen and rear bulkhead glass, and replacing the engine cover with
motorsport-style polycarbonate.
The
675LT uses the familiar seven-speed SSG transmission found in the other
Super Series models, retaining the Normal, Sport or Track modes. These
settings have been recalibrated to produce more eager performance, with
optimised throttle response and gearshifts up to twice as fast as
previously offered. The newly developed ‘Ignition Cut’ technology is a
technique adopted from Formula 1™ which sees a momentary cut of the fuel
spark on gearshift. This delivers the fastest change possible, and is
accompanied by a dramatic aural ‘crack’ on both upshift and downshift.
Also debuting on the 675LT is an all-new Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) calibration, giving the driver an even greater level of control
over the throttle and brake inputs.
The
675LT unveiled to world’s automotive media gathered in Geneva was
finished in the newly launched Chicane Grey, showcasing the McLaren Club
Sport pack. This option, priced at £5,090 for the UK market, is
designed with an even greater focus on track driving, and includes
titanium roll hoop with four point harnesses and a fire extinguisher.
The
limited edition McLaren 675LT is available to order from all McLaren
Retailers, priced from £259,500. Deliveries will commence from July
2015.
