Geneva 2015: McLaren 675LT Arrives

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: March 3rd, 2015

Bowing at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show, the McLaren 675LT aims to help the automaker re-establish its “Longtail” heritage, begun with the 1997 F1 GTR.

Five hundred copies of the 675LT will leave Woking for the world, each one boasting a weight of 2,711 lbs through the use of lightweight materials and parts, including front and rear springs, suspension geometry components, polycarbonate for the engine cover, glazing, and thinner windscreen and rear bulkhead glass.

Power comes from a 3.8-liter V8 delivering 675 PS (666 horsepower) to the back through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto whose settings (Normal, Sport and Track) have been recalibrated for better performance.

Other features include the introduction of electronic stability control, “Ignition Cut” technology that cuts the fuel spark on gearshift temporarily — bestowing “a dramatic aural ‘crack’ on both upshift and downshift” — carbon fiber chassis, and a wider track front and rear.

Price of admission begins at £259,500 ($399,000 USD), with deliveries set to start in July.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Bigtruckseriesreview @ Youtube on Mar 03, 2015

When I think "McLaren" I think "F1 LM". All these new cars they build are "cute" but without CENTRAL SEATING - it's just not as awesome. If McLaren built their cars with the central seating+ two rear side seats - making them nice and wide for ground hugging, regardless how fast they were, they'd instantly be more interesting than a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

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- Mcs on Mar 03, 2015
  
  >> making them nice and wide for ground hugging, regardless how fast they were The new cars are actually wider than the F1 LM.
  
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- Cmoibenlepro on Mar 03, 2015
  
  It must have been very difficult to enter and leave the central seat. I just never understood why they put 2 seats each side...
  
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- Bigtruckseriesreview @ Youtube on Mar 03, 2015
  
  @cmoibenlepro The 2 side seating was so they didn't waste the space. It's a brilliant idea when you think about it. Your wife sits on one side and your mistress sits on the other. Listen: you knew when you came in the relationship what this was... I can't marry you both, but I can support you. If you don't like it - LEAVE.
  
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Mikein08 on Mar 03, 2015

I suppose it is unreasonable to expect more than minimal coverage of cars that people can actually afford and might actually buy. But then, maybe it's all mental masturbation anyway ...

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- 95_SC on Mar 03, 2015
  
  Go down one more story and you will see a Lexus sorta car thing that us mortals can probably afford one day.
  
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- Cameron Aubernon on Mar 04, 2015
  
  Here's how I would characterize the auto shows I've covered so far, as far as 2015 and intended audiences go: Detroit: A little something for everyone. Chicago: #AMERICA and bro-country! Geneva: The 1 Percent/Robb Report Live/DuPont Registry Extravaganza. New York is next, so we'll see what all fits your desired description.
  
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