McLaren - Geneva 2015
500 units only for the 675LT, each costing from £259,500
Some may bemoan the fact it isn't a genuine Longtail as per the name but much of what made the original F1 special (or so say McLaren) features here. Track widths are up 20mm front and rear, the springs are stiffer (27 per cent at the front, 62 per cent at the rear) and downforce is improved by 40 per cent thanks to the body modifications.
There are tweaks as well to the SSG dual-clutch gearbox for "more eager performance" and to the ESC for "an even greater level of control over the throttle and brake inputs." McLaren claims gearshifts are now up to twice as fast and an ignition cut in the shift adds some aural drama too.
Still not enough? McLaren has been predicting that. Therefore the 675 Longtail is available with a Club Sport pack. It costs £5,090 and is "designed with an even greater focus on track driving"; the pack comprises a titanium roll hoop, four point harnesses and a fire extinguisher. It hasn't been confirmed yet whether the Pirelli Trofeo R tyres seen here are standard or part of the Club Sport pack.
In the metal and carbon and Alcantara, the Longtail is absolutely stunning. It appears to have grown into its P1 mini-me looks much more than 650, the wider tracks in particular contributing to a really assertive stance. In Chicane Grey with McLaren Orange accents, it's easily as attention grabbing as the other super sports cars on show here.
McLaren has also announced pricing and availability today. The £259,500 price makes it over £60,000 more expensive than the regular 650S but then the 500-unit production run will make it far rarer too. McLaren is taking orders now, with deliveries due in July. Just about time for the 488 GTB then.
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These special editions of certain cars are getting pathetic now.
Each one should have all the same options ticked but difference being (at a push) personal colour choice.
It just doesnt seem right to charge what they are but expecting another 5k for something that should in my book be on the car anyway.
Or, dont offer the option at all!
Flame if you want world but im hoping im not the only one!
These special editions of certain cars are getting pathetic now.
Each one should have all the same options ticked but difference being (at a push) personal colour choice.
It just doesnt seem right to charge what they are but expecting another 5k for something that should in my book be on the car anyway.
Or, dont offer the option at all!
Flame if you want world but im hoping im not the only one!
These special editions of certain cars are getting pathetic now.
Each one should have all the same options ticked but difference being (at a push) personal colour choice.
It just doesnt seem right to charge what they are but expecting another 5k for something that should in my book be on the car anyway.
Or, dont offer the option at all!
Flame if you want world but im hoping im not the only one!
As for being a face lifted 12c bubney72...If you have a minute maybe you should pop on youtube and check out some reviews/650 comparisons. Worlds apart (from already excellent 12c) by all accounts.
These special editions of certain cars are getting pathetic now.
Each one should have all the same options ticked but difference being (at a push) personal colour choice.
It just doesnt seem right to charge what they are but expecting another 5k for something that should in my book be on the car anyway.
Or, dont offer the option at all!
Flame if you want world but im hoping im not the only one!
These are no Nissan GTR or Porsches the Mclarens are supercars in their own right and out perform the above in most departments and have a rich and successful racing pedigree. Lamborghini, aren't they famous for making tractors?
People have a right to have a preference but some people don't just know their cars that well. if people only look at a better known road manafacturer that they had a picture on their wall when growing up and think they are better they should get real and move into the 21st century.
I have had Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, GTR, noble plus many other fast sought after cars, but I have now a mclaren 650s spider and it far the best car I have owned and I chose that over the 458 and Hurracan. The looks you get and crowds around the car are more than the brands mentioned above.
I wonder how many people have even Seen or been close up to one of the new breed of Mclaren's?
Harnesses only on the road are a nightmare. You cant reach the stereo controls let alone lean forward to see out at junctions.
Total before Geneva was rumoured to be 2/3rds pre-sold.
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