McLaren Sports Series
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The McLaren Special Operations division now offers an R Pack for the racetrack-ready 620R supercar, but so far it's not offered in the U.S.
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McLaren unveils next-gen carbon-fiber tub
McLaren's new carbon-fiber tub will debut in 2021 in a Sports Series model.
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Lanzante reveals LM 25 Edition McLaren supercars, confirms 765LT Spider
British motorsport and engineering firm Lanzante is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the McLaren F1 GTR's Le Mans win.
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MSO has built a McLaren 600LT for the ultimate Spider-Man fan
The last of the McLaren 600LT Spiders are a special series inspired by an actual spider.
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McLaren 620R revealed as race car for the road
McLaren has launched a new Sports Series member with 610 horsepower and race car levels of grip.
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2021 McLaren 620R spy shots
McLaren's about to launch a new Sports Series model with 611 horsepower and race car aero.
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McLaren Denver will offer a very special collection of cars that honors the famed Pikes Peak International Hill Climb of its home state. The Denver, Colorado-based McLaren retailer debuted six special 600LT Spiders on Thursday, each with matching gold cues. All six include a McLaren Special Operations Bespoke or Heritage color: Black Gold, White Gold, Norello Red, Volcano Red, Aurora Blue, and Midas Gray. Gold and matte black vinyl stripes are present on each car, as are satin gold wheels. Nothing about the performance has changed, thus, each car still sports a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 that...
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Learn why McLaren uses a top-mount exhaust for the 600LT
McLaren's top-mount exhaust pipes on the 600LT certainly look cool, but there are actually multiple reasons why the British marque opted for the design. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained had the opportunity to speak with the 600LT's chief engineer, and he answered numerous questions about the...
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2019 McLaren 600LT Spider blows its top
Like a well-oiled machine, McLaren continues to churn out model after model, each just a little more desirable than the one before it. The latest arrival is the 600LT Spider, the open-top version of last year's 600LT coupe and the new flagship of McLaren's entry-level Sports Series range. For those...
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McLaren's newest Longtail is likely the 600LT Spider
McLaren on Wednesday released a teaser video for a new edition in its hardcore Longtail (LT) series of models. The reveal is scheduled for January 16 and all McLaren will say right now is that the car will be the fifth to carry the LT designation. The first four were the F1 GTR LT, 675LT, 675LT...
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For those without the means to own: McLaren 600LT configurator now live
The vast majority of the population won't have the means to actually purchase McLaren's 600LT, but the company has been so kind to launch an online configurator. The configurator allows anyone to design a version of the track-focused sports car to his or her dreams. But even the public gets a...
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MSO McLaren 600LT dashing to Pebble Beach in bespoke Stealth Gray
McLaren Special Operations will bring its latest creation to the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: a specially equipped McLaren 600LT finished in Stealth Gray. The supercar wears a host of upgrades developed by McLaren's official personalization department. They are grouped under the MSO...
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Ahead of the car's debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren has provided full details on its latest weapon for the road and race course: the 2019 600LT. LT, of course, stands for "Long Tail," and the 600LT is only the third McLaren to wear the revered designation meant to signify the best for the street and track. In McLaren-speak, LT cars get more power and less weight with a stretched silhouette. Numerous components—about a quarter of the parts are new versus the 570S coupe—help bring the dry weight down to 2,749 pounds, in part thanks to its carbon fiber monocoque...
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Bespoke McLaren 570S Spider raises nearly $1M for charity
To celebrate McLaren Automotive's 25th anniversary, the supercar maker decided to give back. The company donated a bespoke 570S Spider to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which was auctioned off at the Argento Ball on Wednesday, at Elton John's home. The special 570S Spider features a Blade...
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2019 McLaren 600LT makes debut
McLaren on Thursday unveiled a new member of its Sports Series. Called the 600LT, the car is a new hardcore variant plugging the gap between the 570S and the 720S from the Super Series. LT, which stands for Longtail in McLaren-speak, is the British automaker's designation for track-focused road...
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Hardcore McLaren Sports Series member teased ahead of June 28 reveal
McLaren breaks down its model range into three categories. You have the Sports Series, Super Series, and Ultimate Series, and there is a clear performance delineator between each group. Starting at the top you'll find the Senna and P1 in the Ultimate Series. The 720S resides as the Super Series...
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McLaren Special Operations adds more options for Sports Series
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) seems to run on the premise of "never enough." The division is back with yet another round of parts and options for the McLaren Sports Series cars, the 570GT and 570S. The latest options include a "Defined Black" package, and a titanium SuperSports exhaust that...
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MSO draws on 570S GT4 racer, heritage colors for latest bespoke cars
McLaren's personalization department MSO has produced a run of bespoke 570S sports cars. Unveiled on Thursday, the cars draw their inspiration from the racing version of the 570S, the 570S GT4, though they're all fully street legal. Just 10 examples are destined for production and each will wear a...
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McLaren has introduced upgrades to its Sports Series for 2018 that focus mainly on the 570GT and make this usually more comfortable car a bit sharper. Specifically, customers expressed interest in performance upgrades for the 570GT, which offers a more relaxing drive than the 570S Coupe or Spider. On Thursday, McLaren introduced its solution: the 570GT Sport Pack. The Sport Pack essentially turns the 570GT into a 570S with greater livability. After all, the 570GT actually boasts a trunk for light cargo. McLaren said the steering rack is quicker, the spring rates are stiffer, and the damper...
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McLaren Sports Series blows its top with arrival of 2018 570S Spider
McLaren will use the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed this month to present the 570S Spider. The car is the first open-top member of McLaren’s entry-level Sports Series range, and it's headed to the United States later this year with a starting price of $208,800, or about $21,000 more than the...
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McLaren taking the top off the 570S later this year
McLaren has confirmed it will drop the top on its 570S sometime in 2017, officially announcing the impending arrival of the 570S Spider. The British supercar maker's chief, Mike Flewitt, revealed the 570S would be treated to a folding, hard-top roof, but at the same time stated a 540C Spider has...
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McLaren releases new pack to bolster 570S track performance
Looking to buy a 562-horsepower McLaren 570S but just don't think this supercar offers enough performance? McLaren has the answer. It's the new 570S Track Pack, and it will make your supercar even more super. The new Track Pack adds an alcantara-upholstered interior, carbon-fiber racing seats, a...
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McLaren announces 5 Design Editions for 570S
In the market for a supercar but not exactly confident in your sense of design and decor? McLaren now has the answer. Today the British supercar brand announced a series of five Design Edition versions of its 570S, each with colors, trims, and finishes chosen by the company's designers. The cars...
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McLaren 570GT by MSO concept unveiled in Monterey
McLaren promised to bring a new concept developed by its MSO personalization department to Monterey Car Week currently on in Monterey, California. While we had hoped the new concept would be the recently revealed 688 HS or even the rumored 3-seater, it turns out the car is simply a bespoke version...
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