All 500 of McLaren's 675LT were spoken for two months after its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. But well-heeled buyers will get another shot to secure a Spider variant in 2016.
Confirmation of the new McLaren Spider 675LT comes via the Netherland's Autovisie, and given the track-focused nature of the car, a drop-top version was unexpected.
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Predictably, specifics are still scarce.
That said, we expect a similarly short production run, meaning no more than 500 units. Power will come from the same twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 used in the coupe, which is good for 666 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, and employs a torque-limiting system to aid launches.
On the 675LT, that allows the 0-62 mph sprint to fall in just 2.9 seconds, and 124 mph to arrive just 5 seconds later.
The biggest question about the new model is obviously how the lack to a roof will translate to the bodywork. The LT designation is a nod to McLaren’s F1 GTR Long Tail race car, and the modern 675LT utilizes a longer rear section which allows for the 40 percent more downforce than the 650S, and features an air brake that's twice as large.
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At 2,712 pounds, the standard 675LT is 220 pounds lighter than its nearest stable mate; it will be interesting to see how much that number increases in the transition to a roadster.
Buyers can expect to pay a hefty premium for the McLaren Spider 675LT, which will reportedly cost $440,000 and change. Coupe versions listed for less than $400k.
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