More details on the McLaren 675LT and a new video to hear its engine

McLaren released new information yesterday about the 675LT, the track-focused, more powerful version of the 650S. The additional data it has confirmed relates to the aerodynamics and the mechanics that power it, although it is keeping performance figures for its presentation to the public at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

The 3.8-liter V8 engine not only gains 25 hp over the 650S, but also 22 Nm of maximum torque, reaching 700 Nm, which will be available between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm. McLaren has replaced the two turbochargers with lighter ones and has designed a new exhaust system made of titanium specifically for the 675LT.

The two pipes that will dominate its rear end, which looks very different from the 650S, have also been lightened as part of the intensive diet the British sports car has undergone. To whet our appetite, McLaren has published a new video in which we can hear the sound its engine makes through the aforementioned exhaust system:

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Another element that will remain prominent in the rear view of the 675LT is the rear wing, which will also act as an air brake. This component, combined with the bodywork changes to reduce air resistance, will configure a much more sophisticated model that will provide up to 40% additional aerodynamic downforce at high speeds compared to the 650S. All so that the 675LT shines on the track and can take on rivals such as the 458 Speciale or the 911 GT3.

Unlike Ferrari, McLaren does not plan for now to launch a convertible version of this model, which, together with the 650S Coupé and Spider, will form part of the new product line called Super Series. We recall that the 675LT will be the second new model from the Woking manufacturer in Geneva, as it will share its space with the brand-new P1 GTR.

Source | McLaren