McLaren - Geneva 2015

500 units only for the 675LT, each costing from £259,500

The McLaren 675LT was already a very exciting prospect from what we knew before the Geneva show. The reduced weight and bombastic performance in particular made it a must-see, but now further details have arguably made it one of the cars of the show.

Big spoiler, big exhausts, big price

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.

Want Alcantara? You got it!

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.