McLaren unveils 765LT Spider
Here we are, the British brand has finally shown the long-awaited supercar belonging to the Super Series range, the last piece that was missing to complete the series. Naturally based on the 765LT Coupé of the same name, it inherits some stylistic features that can be found on the 720S and the more aggressive Senna. The main difference between the Coupé and the Spider is of course the roof, now made up of a retractable carbon fiber panel ready to disappear behind the seats in just 11 seconds.The 765 horsepower generated by the naturally aspirated 4-liter V8 make the new spider the most powerful of the English house: it is a car capable of burning 0 to 100 in 2.8 seconds and reaching 200 km / h in just 7.2 seconds. Mind-boggling numbers made possible thanks also to the numerous changes that McLaren engineers have already made in the previous Coupé version. Despite the presence of the sunroof, the weight remains low and stands at 1388 kg: practically the weight of a Volkswagen Golf.
As the name suggests, 765LT belongs to the "Long Tail" series which lengthens the rear profile and inserts a sort of "tail" equipped with a retractable spoiler. There are, of course, carbon aerodynamic appendages such as side skirts, splitters and extractor. The cockpit remains unchanged and, as with the 600LT Spider, we are faced with a hymn to essentiality: a few frills, only the controls necessary to ensure healthy fun on the track and on the road. Therefore, there is no air conditioning and audio system even if they can be installed free of charge by the manufacturer.
Almost from tradition, the McLaren 765LT can also be combined with a series of MSO accessories that will make the car even more exclusive and performing. Production is limited to 765 units and all the models expected for 2021 are already sold out: if you are interested or even just curious, the configurator is available on the official website. Price? Starting at 342 thousand euros, a figure that can easily rise to over 370 thousand if you decide to install MSO components.
McLaren unveils 765LT Spider, its new convertible supercar
The new 765LT Spider can be ordered from McLaren retailers. Pricing is from GBP 310, 500 and availability is limited to 765 cars for customer order worldwide, with 2021 production already all sold, the release said.New Delhi: McLaren Automotive, the manufacturer of exclusive, luxury, high-performance supercars, has unveiled its new model: 765LT Spider. The new Spider is McLaren’s most powerful convertible supercar and brings very high levels of driver engagement to the McLaren LT experience, the company said in a release.The new 765LT Spider can be ordered from McLaren retailers. Pricing is from GBP 310, 500 and availability is limited to 765 cars for customer order worldwide, with 2021 production already all sold, the release said.
The 765LT Spider weighs 1,388kg (DIN weight), which is 80kg lighter than a 720S Spider and about 100kg lighter than its closest comparable competitor.
The electrically operated, one-piece carbon fibre Retractable Hard Top (RHT) enables open-top motoring in just 11 seconds and operates at speeds of up to 50km/h, bringing the dramatic soundtrack of the quad-exit titanium exhaust system into the cabin to take driver engagement into another dimension.The convertible roof design plays an integral role in the structure, featuring a carbon fibre frame within the Retractable Hard Top panel and creating a full carbon fibre shell when closed. There are also additional comfort benefits for occupants – because it is a single-piece panel with no central seal, headroom is improved, while the extended length of the roof panel allows the tops of the A-pillars to be further forward, enhancing the sense of space and easing ingress and egress.
Performance is ferocious, with the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 765PS – giving the 765LT Spider a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 598PS-per-tonne at lightest dry weight – and 800 Nm of torque. Transmission gear ratios have been revised for even greater engagement and performance; in-gear acceleration is 15% quicker than a 720S Spider, helping the new Longtail to achieve the fastest lap times ever posted by a convertible LT model, the release said.
“A McLaren ‘Longtail’ is engineered to deliver not only incredible performance but also the highest levels of driver engagement. The 765LT coupe set new benchmarks in maximising a driver’s connection with the car and the Spider builds on this, adding the additional engagement factor of open-air driving to give direct access to the scintillating sound of the titanium exhaust – a pleasure that thanks to the electrically operated rear window can also be enjoyed with the retractable roof in place.” Jamie Corstorphine, director of product strategy, McLaren Automotive, said.
Customers who want a level of individuality can turn to McLaren Special Operations (MSO) for an almost limitless choice of personalisation. This is McLaren’s ‘dream factory’, capable of turning almost every customer vision into reality on the finished car.
There are two MSO-defined packs available for the 765LT Spider – the Clubsport Pack and the LT Black Pack. The MSO Club sportpack reduces overall weight and increases circuit performance with a portfolio of lightweight options and performance upgrades. These include McLaren Track Telemetry with three cameras, Super-Lightweight Carbon Fibre Racing Seats and a track brake upgrade featuring carbon ceramic brake discs and bespoke brake pads from the McLaren Senna. The MSO LT Black Pack gives the 765LT Spider even more of a ‘stealth’ look, with external technical components – tonneau, front splitter, rear bumper and diffuser, air intakes and door mirror casings – all finished in Gloss Black, the release said.
Customers can also direct MSO to replace the aluminium hood with a carbon fibre hood – finished in either body colour or Gloss Finish Visual Carbon Fibre – or choose from an extensive menu of individual upgrades ranging from a Gloss Finish Visual Carbon Fibre tonneau cover to a Satin Finish carbon fibre steering wheel, a lightweight front badge, or a Gloss Finish carbon fibre ignition key.
Normal service intervals for the new 765LT Spider, the company said, are one year or 15,000 km (12,400miles), whichever occurs first. McLaren’s Vehicle Warranty covers the car for three years from purchase without mileage limitation, while paint surface is warranted for three years and perforation corrosion of the vehicle body for 10 years. The new LT Spider is also eligible for the McLaren Extended Warranty, which is available from time of first purchase in 12- or 24-month periods until the vehicle is 10 years old, making it possible to cover the car for up to 12 years, the release added.
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