RE: McLaren 600LT Spider unleashed

RE: McLaren 600LT Spider unleashed

Thursday 17th January 2019

McLaren 600LT Spider unleashed

Take one McLaren 600LT, swap in 50kg of folding roof and - voila - a 600LT Spider



You didn't need to be palm reader to know the 600LT Spider was on the way. See the success of the 675LT Spider, the fact that Sports Series Spiders outsell Coupes in the UK and that the 600LT is perhaps the best car McLaren Automotive has ever made - they were hardly going to stop at just one model. Oh yeah, and they've sort of said all along that a sun-seeking Longtail was coming...

Anyway, after a preview last week, here is the 600LT Spider in all its glory. And, well, it's exactly as you might expect: same 600hp as the hardtop, same 100kg - if you pay enough money for the right options - weight saving from an equivalent 570S (meaning 1,297kg dry), same 50kg weight penalty overall that happens with any Sports Series conversion from Coupe to Spider. Therefore performance is pretty much identical: McLaren says 62mph comes up in 2.9 seconds (so no change), and that the sprint to 124mph takes 8.4 seconds, or just two tenths shy of the 600LT. Top speed is 201mph, or 196mph with the roof down.


McLaren makes no mention of any chassis changes or strengthening for the Spider from the Coupe; the transfer is wholesale, and obviously very exciting for those who know of the 600's talents. Indeed, even the fixed rear wing is claimed to generate the same 100k of downforce (at 155mph) as the 600LT, despite the convertible status. Speaking of which, the roof can be raised or lowered at up to 25mph and, if it's anything like the other Sports Series Spiders, will take 15 seconds either way. All the better for hearing those incredible exhausts with...

Mike Flewitt has described the 600LT Spider as adding "a new dimension of excitement to the most extreme model in the Sports Series family, while losing none of the Longtail focus." Given the Spider was our favourite Sports Series before the Longtail, and the 600LT is one of the best cars of 2018, expectations are set very much to lofty for the Longtail Spider. It's on sale now, priced from £201,500 and, like the Coupe, limited by the amount of production slots that can be squeezed in around other Sports and Super Series models on the Woking line. Move fast, basically; all the signs are the LT Spider will absolutely be worth it.

 











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housen

Original Poster:

2,366 posts

191 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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JohnCarlisleApeiron

93 posts

65 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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I'd love one.

Disagree with whoever makes the paint choices for the press cars? One is in primer and the other combo makes me think Renault Sports Spider.

MarkGolf

48 posts

204 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Has Shmee bought one yet?

130R

6,807 posts

205 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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I quite like that green/yellow colour on this

_Leg_

2,798 posts

210 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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I was offered a slot to buy one of these. I've not had a McLaren in the past. I declined.

I don't really understand why. I look at it, it looks great (although I'm still not keen on the sports series front end), the numbers are great. But then, I just can't bring myself to buy a McLaren for some reason. I had a 570s Spider on a 3 day test too. Didn't stir me at all. I only have to look at my 458 Spider in the garage and I start grinning. I'm aware it's bizarre. I try, I look at McLarens, and nothing.

It reminds me of a conversation between Rimmer and Lister on Red Dwarf. Rimmer is McLaren, Lister and his sandwich are Ferrari. I'm not saying McLarens are despised by everyone and I'm not having a dig at McLaren (see above) but there is a general kind of 'imperfect but loveable' nature to Ferrari and a 'perfect but unloved' nature about McLarens, bizarre.

RIMMER: I could never invent a sandwich like this, Lister. You see all the ingredients are wrong. The fried eggs: wrong; the chutney:wrong. The chili sauce: all wrong. But put them together and somehow it works. It becomes right. It's you -- this sandwich, Lister, is you.

LISTER: What are you saying to me, Rimmer?

RIMMER: You're wrong, right? All your ingredients are wrong. You're slobby, you've got no sense of discipline, you're the only man ever to get his money back from the Odour Eater people, but people like you, don't you see? That's why you're a fried egg, chili, chutney sandwich. Now me ... now me ... All the ingredients are right. I'm disciplined, I'm organised, I'm dedicated to my career, I've always got a pen. Result? Total smeghead despised by everyone except the ship's parrot. And that's only because we haven't got one. Why? Why is that?


Buster73

5,043 posts

152 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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MarkGolf said:
Has Shmee bought one yet?
Yes , and he’s already scheduled his why I’m selling my 600LT video.

breadvan

1,985 posts

167 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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I inquired a couple of years ago and was told no chance unless I had a solid history including a current McLaren.

I guess it's not like that anymore?

GranCab

2,902 posts

145 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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_Leg_ said:
I was offered a slot to buy one of these. I've not had a McLaren in the past. I declined.

I don't really understand why. I look at it, it looks great (although I'm still not keen on the sports series front end), the numbers are great. But then, I just can't bring myself to buy a McLaren for some reason. I had a 570s Spider on a 3 day test too. Didn't stir me at all. I only have to look at my 458 Spider in the garage and I start grinning. I'm aware it's bizarre. I try, I look at McLarens, and nothing.

It reminds me of a conversation between Rimmer and Lister on Red Dwarf. Rimmer is McLaren, Lister and his sandwich are Ferrari. I'm not saying McLarens are despised by everyone and I'm not having a dig at McLaren (see above) but there is a general kind of 'imperfect but loveable' nature to Ferrari and a 'perfect but unloved' nature about McLarens, bizarre.

RIMMER: I could never invent a sandwich like this, Lister. You see all the ingredients are wrong. The fried eggs: wrong; the chutney:wrong. The chili sauce: all wrong. But put them together and somehow it works. It becomes right. It's you -- this sandwich, Lister, is you.

LISTER: What are you saying to me, Rimmer?

RIMMER: You're wrong, right? All your ingredients are wrong. You're slobby, you've got no sense of discipline, you're the only man ever to get his money back from the Odour Eater people, but people like you, don't you see? That's why you're a fried egg, chili, chutney sandwich. Now me ... now me ... All the ingredients are right. I'm disciplined, I'm organised, I'm dedicated to my career, I've always got a pen. Result? Total smeghead despised by everyone except the ship's parrot. And that's only because we haven't got one. Why? Why is that?
Agreed thumbup

noble12345

362 posts

215 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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One of the best cars ever made, now if someone can please photoshop a real bright green with a gold flip on it ( not pea soup green found on M3's from 10 yrs ago) it would be perfect <3 Imagine that interior with bright green stitching on the black, with gloss carbon.

BigChiefmuffinAgain

1,054 posts

97 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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I think we're moving to a time in the supercar market where there will be very few "standard" cars anymore

Improvements in manufacturing techniques and design mean that it is a lot easier to do short limited edition production runs and I think we'll get to a stage where companies like Mclaren and Ferrari won't do a normal car anymore, but just 200 odd "special editions", each being a small variation of some base model.

I might have lost track, but think we've had P1, various LT's and LT spiders, Senna, Whaletail alone in the last 3 years or so.

Does anyone still buy a vanilla Mclaren anymore ?

MrHooky

196 posts

141 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Buster73 said:
Yes , and he’s already scheduled his why I’m selling my 600LT video.
Cheeeeerrrrrss

He's too busy championing his forthcoming Supra daily driver which is getting slated by all those on social media. Still can't quite figure out the maths as to how he's made his money. I've asked my 10 year old son to do the maths on it and have suggested he follows a similar career path...

This McLaren looks lovely by the way. One of the few cars that could tempt me away from the dream 911 turbo (neither of which I'm close to being able to afford).

IMI A

9,410 posts

200 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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BigChiefmuffinAgain said:
I might have lost track, but think we've had P1, various LT's and LT spiders, Senna, Whaletail alone in the last 3 years or so.
Its impossible to lose track - they're basically all the same cars. British beef prepared a few different ways wink


Krikkit

26,500 posts

180 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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_Leg_ said:
I was offered a slot to buy one of these. I've not had a McLaren in the past. I declined.

I don't really understand why. I look at it, it looks great (although I'm still not keen on the sports series front end), the numbers are great. But then, I just can't bring myself to buy a McLaren for some reason. I had a 570s Spider on a 3 day test too. Didn't stir me at all. I only have to look at my 458 Spider in the garage and I start grinning. I'm aware it's bizarre. I try, I look at McLarens, and nothing.

It reminds me of a conversation between Rimmer and Lister on Red Dwarf. Rimmer is McLaren, Lister and his sandwich are Ferrari. I'm not saying McLarens are despised by everyone and I'm not having a dig at McLaren (see above) but there is a general kind of 'imperfect but loveable' nature to Ferrari and a 'perfect but unloved' nature about McLarens, bizarre.

RIMMER: I could never invent a sandwich like this, Lister. You see all the ingredients are wrong. The fried eggs: wrong; the chutney:wrong. The chili sauce: all wrong. But put them together and somehow it works. It becomes right. It's you -- this sandwich, Lister, is you.

LISTER: What are you saying to me, Rimmer?

RIMMER: You're wrong, right? All your ingredients are wrong. You're slobby, you've got no sense of discipline, you're the only man ever to get his money back from the Odour Eater people, but people like you, don't you see? That's why you're a fried egg, chili, chutney sandwich. Now me ... now me ... All the ingredients are right. I'm disciplined, I'm organised, I'm dedicated to my career, I've always got a pen. Result? Total smeghead despised by everyone except the ship's parrot. And that's only because we haven't got one. Why? Why is that?
I don't think anyone could criticise you for not liking them - it's a totally irrational thing that comes down to personal taste. If 3 days with a 570 spider can't convince you (one of the best-rated cars they've ever made) then very little will I suspect!

Bonus points for an excellent Red Dwarf quote, one that often springs to mind. smile

isaldiri

18,418 posts

167 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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There's too little differentiation in price between this and the 720 spider imo. Especially once you pack in with the supposedly 'resale required' carbon fibre options.

noble12345

362 posts

215 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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_Leg_ said:
Result? Total smeghead despised by everyone except the ship's parrot.
Each to thier own, but Id say that about ferrari tbh. Sure pininfarina can sometimes make a pretty one (current lineup excluded) but im just not impressed at all by their, attitude towards customers & overpriced, out of date, wobbly metal cars.

Long gone are the days when generations of kids could be brainwashed and indoctrinated into loving ferrari the myth, passion, fake news, blah blah. The only "legend" i think of when i think of ferrari is, the fact their drive shafts didnt line up and the cars were so rubbish Lamborghini built his own! The internet is awash with "ferrari suck", "ferrari Press cars", "only idots buy ferraris now", "ferraris are for posers who cant drive", "ferrari edits journos reports/videos" "fake news" Etc Etc.

The reality is McLaren are better. And this is just the start, can you imagine the cars they will be building in 10yrs from now. I cant wait.

If the new Dino is carbon tubbed, thank Mclaren for dragging them out of the stoneage.





isaldiri

18,418 posts

167 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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IMI A said:
Its impossible to lose track - they're basically all the same cars. British beef prepared a few different ways wink
Most mclaren buyers are ex Porsche buyers, if they can keep track of the 99X gen Y cars in all their various iterations Mclaren should be a piece of cake....

AT

28 posts

67 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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McLaren seems to be doing what Taylormade were doing a few years ago with their drivers.

noble12345

362 posts

215 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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isaldiri said:
There's too little differentiation in price between this and the 720 spider imo. Especially once you pack in with the supposedly 'resale required' carbon fibre options.
750LT Spider with options is going to be a lot more when that comes. Also i think the 600LT Spider is going to hold its value better than a regular 720 spider. I know which one id want to hoon throught the Alps.

dave_Sw1

240 posts

217 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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that will definitely be the coolest thing you see on the back of a breakdown lorry

PhantomPH

4,043 posts

224 months

Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Gorgeous thing. I'll take it!