NRG x Lambo Report post Posted June 8, 2016 well looks like McLaren is going to piss off yet MORE of it's "special edition" owners.... LOL! they started with 500 LT's then added 500 MORE in the spider version... now they're making a "carbon series" ALL CARBON body one... but hell, it looks FREAKING AWESOME!!!! PRESS RELEASE: MSO Carbon Series Following excited customer reaction to the visual carbon fibre bodied McLaren P1™, MSO applies same treatment to 675LT Spider Further 40 percent of body panels created in carbon fibre, all with a unique gloss finish Strictly limited to 25 units for global sale, all pre-sold McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, has announced the creation of the MSO Carbon Series LT. Strictly limited to 25 units globally – all already sold – and based on the 675LT Spider, the Carbon Series LT has been produced in response to requests from McLaren customers captivated by the visual carbon fibre bodied McLaren P1™displayed recently at the International Geneva Motor Show. Staying true to the ‘Longtail’ ethos, established by the McLaren F1 in the late 1990s, the MSO Carbon Series LT has been developed with a focus on light weight and optimised aerodynamic performance. Applying gloss carbon fibre to the entire body of the car further extends its appeal to bring a brutal beauty to the existing 675LT Spider body, showcasing the skills of the McLaren bespoke division. As with the 675LT Spider, the front bumper with larger splitter and end plates, front under body, side skirts, side intakes, lower side intakes, rear bodyside lower, rear fenders, rear deck, rear bumper, diffuser and ‘Longtail’ Airbrake are all carbon fibre but with a gloss finish revealing the inherent weave of the material. In addition, the MSO Carbon Series LT is fitted with a gloss finished carbon fibre electrically retractable roof and tonneau, A-pillars, bonnet and rear deck, side blades, complete front and rear wings, and even fuel filler flap. The McLaren Track Telemetry pack, which includes three track cameras, is fitted as standard equipment. The front wings also feature GT3-inspired functional louvres. In total, the MSO Carbon Series LT features around 40 percent additional carbon fibre parts over the standard car, requiring significant additional development work by the team of MSO craftsmen. It is therefore not possible to retro-fit the gloss carbon fibre body to an already ordered 675LT Spider and the 25 units supplement the previously announced 500 editions of the standard car that sold out in weeks after the car’s debut on December 4, 2015. The MSO Carbon Series LT is only the third model to wear the LT badge. The first, the 675LT Coupé, arrived last year resurrecting the ‘Longtail’ name after nearly 20 years. The 675LT Coupé focused on light weight, enhanced aerodynamics, increased power and track-focused dynamics, and this limited-run model quickly sold out before the first deliveries commenced. Sharing these key characteristics, McLaren Automotive added the most focused, fastest and exhilarating open top model to ever wear a McLaren badge with the 675LT Spider, further strengthening the ‘LT’ brand. Under the gloss carbon fibre skin of the MSO Carbon Series LT sits the heavily-revised 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 powertrain from its Coupé sibling, ensuring performance figures are worthy of the LT badge. The power output and torque figures remain unchanged, with 675PS (666bhp) delivered at 7,100rpm and 700Nm (516lb ft) available between 5,000-6,500rpm. The changes to the powertrain saw more than 50 percent of the components replaced to ensure optimised levels of power, torque and drivability. These include new, more efficient turbos, detail design changes to the cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds, new camshaft and lightweight connecting rods, and a faster-flowing fuel pump and delivery system. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes just 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (124 mph) is achieved in 8.1 seconds – giving away only 0.2 seconds to the more aerodynamically optimised and lighter Coupé. Controlled torque delivery in first gear manages torque to 600Nm (443lb ft) to ensure maximum acceleration, and minimising wheel slip. Top speed is 326 km/h (203 mph). Production of the MSO Carbon Series LT begins this autumn with first deliveries expected before the end of 2016. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted June 8, 2016 You have to give it to McLaren, they are totally committed to fcuking over their customer base that they sold their la$t special too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipresr Report post Posted June 8, 2016 Mclaren sales tactics have the same approach of that of hublots .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcivu Report post Posted June 8, 2016 That does look cool, but I'll be scared to buy anything new from Mclaren. It's only limited until the next limited version comes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted June 8, 2016 wow I love it! what is msrp? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG x Lambo Report post Posted June 8, 2016 That does look cool, but I'll be scared to buy anything new from Mclaren. It's only limited until the next limited version comes out. seriously. i mean a LOT of manufactures "milk" special editions to make money. lamborghini did same with veneno then veneno roadster. reventon, then reventon roadster. i get it's BUSINESS, but sucks for a collector or a buyer who's looking to have something unique and special. it would have been nicer for them to be forthright and say "hey, we're making 500 coupes and 500 spiders of the "LT"... wow I love it! what is msrp? not sure. i don't think they listed it since the cars were all pre-sold. i'd have to imagine $750k-800k? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted June 8, 2016 You would have to know you are going to lose big with a Mac, buying new. Some people don't mind and lease these. True collectors would know I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted June 8, 2016 The only limited edition about the "limited editions" is the name, that seem to be the go for every manufacturer. Aside of the marketing thing Mclaren started to find its footing, their cars are getting nicer and nicer, still not interested parting with money for one, yesterday I was offered a 650S at an absolute steal, I paused for a second when I heard the price but still not enough love for them having said that they are heading in the right direction which is great to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG x Lambo Report post Posted June 8, 2016 The only limited edition about the "limited editions" is the name, that seem to be the go for every manufacturer. Aside of the marketing thing Mclaren started to find its footing, their cars are getting nicer and nicer, still not interested parting with money for one, yesterday I was offered a 650S at an absolute steal, I paused for a second when I heard the price but still not enough love for them having said that they are heading in the right direction which is great to see. i STILL think there's GREAT VALUE for what you're getting. if you're afraid of losing money on the car, then i think mclaren is still a bit risky. but HOW MUCH car you get at the price it's being sold at is astonishing. it's CRAZY to think that a lightly used 12c SPIDER can be had for LESS than a Superleggera or some LP560s! the performance and tech is far superior. mclaren, despite it's longer history in professional racing, and with the F1 model, is relatively a "new" brand to most mass consumers. LOTUS had a very similar issue the first 2-3 years they had the ELISE come to the US. i bought an ELISE in 2005, and sold it in 2006 and lost a lot of money on it. i had a friend with a 2006 which had 108,000 miles on it, and SOLD IT FOR SAME PRICE as my car (that i sold almost 8 years earlier). 650S is a HELL of a car. but i think the new P14 (rumored replacement to the 650S model) will bring prices of 650S down further, and a bit more on the 12c. 650S will be one of the BEST cars to pick up probably sub-$200k after the P14 announcements and initial concepts come out. just my opinion though of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGallardo Report post Posted June 9, 2016 Shame on anyone who buys a 675LT or any other modern McLaren (except maybe the P1) for the purpose of it being a collector car. These cars need to be driven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted June 9, 2016 Shame on anyone who buys a 675LT or any other modern McLaren (except maybe the P1) for the purpose of it being a collector car. These cars need to be driven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FikseSTS Report post Posted June 9, 2016 if someone want's to spend another $200k+ to have an all carbon 675LT, then let them do it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL_ Report post Posted June 9, 2016 Badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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