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2016 McLaren 675LT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Anything McLaren puts on the road is pretty phenomenal, but even among that distinguished company, the 2016 675LT is something special. McLaren has called it “the lightest, most driver-focused, most exclusive series-production McLaren supercar ever built," with “more power, less weight, more precision” than anything else in their Sports Series production range. Inspired by the epic long tail version of the F1 GTR that McLaren made way back in 1997, the 675LT (Long Tail) is a stripped-down, more powerful, track-focused version of the 650S and was introduced at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. An all-new model, the 675LT's first run is limited to 500 units and McLaren has reportedly sold all of them already. Not to worry, though, because a 675LT Spider is on its way as well. And the good news about the Spider is that because McLaren’s carbon fiber MonoCell chassis is so stiff, no added reinforcement (aka weight) was needed to maintain the car’s rigidity, which is normally the case with convertible sports cars. That means the Spider will offer basically the exact same performance as the 675LT Coupe, but with the wind running through your hair (or helmet).
The 675LT is available in five standard colors (Silica White, Chicane Grey, Napier Green, Delta Red, and McLaren Orange), but an optional Club Sport Professional Pack will let you choose from three more (Storm Grey, Titanium Silver and Onyx Black). More importantly, the Club Sport Professional Pack gets additional track-focused equipment like a titanium roll hoop, a 4-point racing harnesses, and a fire extinguisher, as well as carbon fiber front wing end plates, side intakes, wheel arches, and wing mirrors. Below that is a normal Club Sport Pack that includes everything but the extra carbon fiber bits and the exclusive paint colors. The 675LT is also available standard with McLaren’s Track Telemetry App, which monitors things like lap times and vehicle dynamics. Three cameras--one in each bumper and another in the cabin headlining--are optional extras for those who want to record footage of the car on the road or track.
What McLaren did in creating the 675LT was take the already very potent 650S and then crank it up to 11. McLaren’s M838TL, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 used across the entire McLaren range, has been tuned to make an evil 666 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque (25 bhp and 16 lb-ft more than the regular 650S) that now breathes out of titanium exhausts, while the 7-speed dual clutch transmission has been reprogrammed to shift gears in half the time. The car should go from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, 0-125 in 7.9 seconds, and its top speed will be a claimed 205 mph. Its front splitter is 80 percent larger, the rear airbrake is 50 percent larger, the car has 40 percent more downforce, and the engine mounts are 300 percent stiffer.
The 675LT has a dry weight of just 2,700 pounds, thanks to a lighter chassis and seats and even a thinner windshield. It comes standard with forged alloy wheels (19 inches up front and 20 in the rear) mounted with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires, carbon ceramic brakes, upgraded suspension that borrows bits from the McLaren P1 hypercar, and a steering rack that is 10 percent faster than the 650S and actually even faster than the P1, according to McLaren.
The weight loss program undertaken by the 675LT is evident in the interior as well, since both the carpet and the air conditioning have been removed--but it’s still a pleasant space, with Alcantara upholstery and satin-lacquered carbon trim throughout. And if you can’t stand the summer heat, even in your track-focused McLaren, air conditioning can be retrofitted as a no-cost option. As a car priced in the neighborhood of $100,000 more than the roughly quarter-million-dollar 650S on which it's based, the 675LT won’t be crash tested, and as a track-oriented car with barely road-legal tires, general road safety was not a primary concern in its design. This isn’t a commuter car. What it is is one of what will probably be several special limited models based on McLaren’s Sports Series range, created as the company aims to keep its road-going products fresh and interesting. Since most of McLaren's range looks almost exactly the same to the casual observer, any small attempt to differentiate between models and add some novelty is an important step for the company. Deliveries to the 675LT Coupe's first 500 lucky customers have started, and the 675LT Spider (also limited to 500 units) will arrive next summer.
User reviews for 2016 McLaren 675LT
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by Christopher C
Oct 27, 2022
Unbelievable speed, amazing design and a visceral experience that makes this car a guaranteed future legend!Oct 27, 2022
by Kwabena O
Jan 24, 2022
This car is simply amazon. Such a beautiful masterpiece of art and design. Excellence in its purest form. If you are thinking of buying one, do it. Jan 24, 2022
by Allan P
Nov 15, 2021
Everything leaks; Transmission, Suspension, Water pump, AC, and Turbo lines. These cars need everything replaced because McLaren uses such cheap parts. Nov 15, 2021
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2016 McLaren 675LT Pricing
Original MSRP
$349,500 to $372,600Price range
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Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Meridian · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Door sill trim: carbon · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Interior accents: faux suede
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: IRIS · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Meridian · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.5 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Door sill trim: carbon · Floor Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Interior accents: faux suede
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: IRIS · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing