Ferrari 488 GTB

Looks like a tacky tuner's bodykit.

 

Might be in the minority but I think the 650S is by far the best looking car in the segment. Just needs a more interesting backside, which it looks like the 675 is fixing.

but I still love the 488 based on what im hearing..

just in! 666HP at 2700lbs! looks like the 675 will go head to head with the new 488!

 

McLAREN 675LT: POWER, WITH MINIMAL WEIGHT, IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL THING

 

- 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds; 0-124 mph in 7.9 seconds

- 220 lbs weight savings makes the 675LT the lightest in its class, and gives a power-to-weight ratio of 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton)

- 33 percent of parts are different from the 650S, which it sits alongside in the McLaren Super Series

- Five unique 'By McLaren' hero specifications to be offered

- Global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015 on stand 1240, at 12.15 CET (11.15 GMT / 6:15AM EST)

 

The McLaren 675LT will make its world debut at the 85th Geneva Motor Show, with a clear focus on outright performance, weight reduction and ultimate levels of driver engagement – all key attributes of a 'Longtail' McLaren. Offered as a Coupe only, the 675LT will be the most track-focused, yet road legal, model in the McLaren Super Series, with a power to weight ratio that eclipses established rivals. The sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes just 2.9 seconds, with controlled torque delivery ensuring optimized traction off the line. Acceleration continues at a relentless pace with the 124 mph (200 km/h) barrier broken in 7.9 seconds, on to a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

 

The first images of the car show a darker side of the McLaren brand than has been seen before. Aggressive styling cues and performance enhancements include the extended carbon fiber front splitter, extended door blade with additional cooling intake, and circular twin titanium exhaust pipes, giving a hint to the performance available within the most powerful and lightweight model in the McLaren Super Series. The active 'Longtail' Airbrake is 50 percent bigger than the one fitted to the 650S yet, due to its carbon fiber structure, is actually lighter. This is just one of the enhancements that add up to a dry weight of just 2,711 lbs (1,230kg). With a modified V8 engine delivering, as the name suggests, a power output of 666 bhp (675PS), the 675LT delivers a mighty power-to-weight ratio of 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton).

 

The 675LT is as fully track-focused as it is road legal with a third of its parts modified to suit its purpose compared with the 650S Coupe and Spider that continue in production alongside it. Yet like its iconic predecessor, the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail', from which the LT name is derived, this is a car that is as exciting to look at as it is to drive.

 

THE KEY TO THE 'LONGTAIL' SUCCESS: LIGHT WEIGHT AND AERODYNAMIC

Weight reduction has been a key focus throughout the development program for the 675LT, and the result is a savings of over 220 lbs (100kgs) beyond the other models in the Super Series – in line with the savings made by the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' over its hugely successful predecessors, despite the revised bodywork. This weight savings has been achieved through extensive use of carbon fiber for the body panels, along with lightweight engine, chassis and body structure parts.

 

Below a newly designed front bumper sits a prominent carbon fiber front splitter, which works the air harder, complimenting new front wing end plates to increase downforce levels over the front bodywork. The turbulent air from the front wheel arches is 'cleaned' as it flows towards the rear bodywork by sculpted carbon fiber side sills which run the full length of the lower bodywork. A subtle air intake is incorporated ahead of the leading edge of the rear wheel arch, below a more pronounced side intake behind the door, both of which feed clean cool air into the side-mounted radiators.

 

The aero balance is optimized by the active 'Longtail' Airbrake which, as with the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail', is larger – 50 percent larger than on other Super Series models. The reprofiled design flows into the lines of the new carbon fiber rear wings. Two circular exhaust pipes, forged from titanium, exit centrally through exposed bodywork below the rear wing. Despite a more complex design, the bespoke crossover system is designed to optimize performance and reduce weight, saving 2.4 lbs (1.1kg). The rear deck and sections flanking the exhaust pipes remain exposed; designed to evacuate hot air from the engine bay as efficiently as possible, while a lightweight Plexiglas® rear screen features further louvers. A louvered carbon fiber rear bumper reduces air pressure over the rear wheels, while the rear design is completed with a dramatic integrated carbon fiber diffuser.

 

FIVE UNIQUE 'BY McLAREN' 675LT THEMES

The 675LT is offered in five 'By McLaren' hero specifications, which includes four bespoke colors never previously offered: Silica White, Delta Red, Napier Green and Chicane Grey are all newly formulated paint hues for the 675LT. The famous heritage McLaren Orange completes the themes unique to the model.

 

Inside the 675LT, the purposeful driver-focused cabin gives even further indication of track potential. A pair of ultra lightweight carbon fiber-shelled bucket seats, upholstered in Alcantara® as standard and modelled on those in the McLaren P1™, provide comfort and support with no compromise on overall weight. Each of the five LT color themes is complimented within the stripped out interior, with carefully selected materials and colors.

 

The McLaren 675LT will make its global debut at the 85th Geneva Motor Show at 12.15 CET (11.15 GMT / 6:15AM EST) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

 

McLAREN 675LT TECHNICAL STATISTICS

 

PERFORMANCE

0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 2.9 seconds

0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) 7.9 seconds

Top speed 205 mph (330 km/h)

Power-to-weight 4 lbs per bhp (549PS per ton)

 

ENGINE & POWERTRAIN

Engine Configuration V8 Twin Turbo / 3799cc

Power 666 bhp (675PS) @ 7,100 rpm

Torque 516 lb ft (700Nm) @ 5,500-6,500 rpm

Transmission 7 Speed SSG

CO2 275g/km

 

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dry weight 2,711 lbs (1,230kg)

Weight distribution 42.5 / 57.5

Length (mm) 4,546

Width (mm) 2,095

Height (mm) 1,188

I LOVE the specs, the 2700 lbs should be wet, I wish they'd stop talking about dry weight, it has no relevance since we can't run the car dry, if I were interested in a McLaren this would be it for me.

I LOVE the specs, the 2700 lbs should be wet, I wish they'd stop talking about dry weight, it has no relevance since we can't run the car dry, if I were interested in a McLaren this would be it for me.

 

Yeah, unfortunately the car will be 3100 on the highway. Still not a tank, but could be better.

Unlikely. 650S cars have already weighed in well under 3100 depending on spec. I suspect this car will be more like 2950 laden.

Unlikely. 650S cars have already weighed in well under 3100 depending on spec. I suspect this car will be more like 2950 laden.

 

Really? I was under the impression they were high 3200's with a full tank of fuel.

Really? I was under the impression they were high 3200's with a full tank of fuel.

 

My Spider is 3,214 with a full tank of gas. The base coupe I had was 100 lbs. lighter. I think the 675 LT will come in under 3,000.

 

I don't think the Ferrari will be much of a match for this car, but we will find out soon enough.

My Spider is 3,214 with a full tank of gas. The base coupe I had was 100 lbs. lighter. I think the 675 LT will come in under 3,000.

 

I don't think the Ferrari will be much of a match for this car, but we will find out soon enough.

I think your right! this car should be a beast!

But will the 675LT still be fugly fron the rear?

488 will sure be better looking and the Huracan is best looking in class.

Performance on the street .......... In Sydney you can't use the performance any more!

But will the 675LT still be fugly fron the rear?

488 will sure be better looking and the Huracan is best looking in class.

Performance on the street .......... In Sydney you can't use the performance any more!

we will soon find out! im excited about the 2700lbs and 666HP! cant wait to see a real pic! I hope it resembles this

Heard from a 650S owner they want $450k for the 675LT

Heard from a 650S owner they want $450k for the 675LT

 

 

That's silly. plus knowing Mclaren there will be a MPC 12 - 725 - 12 months from now that will eat it's own.

 

Heard from a 650S owner they want $450k for the 675LT

350k MSRP

350k MSRP

 

Okay, bit more reasonable.

 

Some folks will swallow, so will spit it out.

0-124 in 7.9 sec... What does a P1 do?

6.8

Isn't 7.9 what the 675LT is claiming?

It would be silly to make a decision on the car based on a really bad set of pictures taken by a very poor photographer. I cant think of a more unflattering set of pictures being taken of any car, you would think it was done on purpose.

 

I doubt it'll look better in person. You don't have professional lighting available except for photoshoots, so these pictures probably better reflect how red would look in person anyway. It makes sense for red not to show new creases and edges of the 488 as well as other colors. They didn't exist in the 458.

I am just so over resale red on Ferraris. Its looking pretty good in that Grigio color.

I have a deposit down on the 488. I hated the 458 looks for some reason. The F Chat guys seem to dislike the turbo idea. Lambo guys seem to like the 488 but the Ferrari guys don't seem to like it. Maybe Ferrari is trying to be more like Lambo.

 

I have a deposit down on the 488. I hated the 458 looks for some reason. The F Chat guys seem to dislike the turbo idea. Lambo guys seem to like the 488 but the Ferrari guys don't seem to like it. Maybe Ferrari is trying to be more like Lambo.

I'm sure that's a huge goal for them.

Saw the 488 in person today. Car looks great. I'm sure it will be a hit.

Yet to see one in person but still think it has more scoops than a gelatto store.

488 > 458 > Specialé in both looks and straight out peformance.

 

The Specialé is probably one of the ugliest Ferraris to ever roll out of Maranello...they had such a good base to build up on, but somehow the in-house team still managed to find a way to fubar it.

Don't agree with that. Speciale is better looking than the standard 458 and the 488gtb