Upon introduction McLaren conveyed: “Experience the raw adrenaline of the McLaren 675LT, the lightest, most driver-focused, most exclusive series production McLaren supercar ever built.

The 1997 McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ was the ultimate evolution of the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR. Almost two decades on, the limited-edition 675LT follows its uncompromising ethos to create a visceral driving experience of unique intensity. More power, less weight, more precision – nothing escaped McLaren’s attention in the quest for perfection on both road and track.”

The 675LT has an unrivalled combination of lightness, safety and stiffness. This is possible through the carbon fiber ‘MonoCell.’ A fanatical weight saving process was implemented on the McLaren 675LT that encompasses lightweight carbon fiber racing seats to a one millimeter thinner windscreen, no opportunity to save weight has been overlooked. Ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels and Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires, carbon ceramic brakes and an uprated suspension system that embraces technology from the McLaren P1 also contribute to the radical specification.

Limited to 500 cars per the McLaren identification tag, this exciting machine is finished in Chicane Grey with an Alcantara embossed leather interior with racing seats in Carbon Black with McLaren papaya orange highlights, seatbelts and stitching. The famed McLaren orange is also seen on the disc brake calipers which are fitted with aforementioned stealth alloy wheels and proper spec tires.

The 675GT is amply powered by its 666 brake horsepower, 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that is paired with a paddle-shift seven-speed automatic transmission. Other performance-oriented and mechanical convenience componentry consists of McLaren track telemetry camera, Club Sport Professional Pack, McLaren special operation fire extinguisher, lithium ion battery charger and the McLaren vehicle lift system. This operational lifting of the car will spare concerns over high curbs and minor tarmac grades by not having to worry about the dreaded scraping of the lower surfaces.

The McLaren also has amenities that includes air conditioning, soft-close latches; power windows, steering, and brakes. Carbon fiber elements are seen throughout the car as part of the weight savings, engineering specifications plus the fact that they just have that look that immediately identifies the cars build with the latest types of McLaren Formula One cars that have been on the grid since the mid-1960s when raced by Company founder, the late Bruce McLaren. Among the list of carbon fiber features are chicane end plates, rear bumper center, lower side intakes, mirror caps, wheel arches, airbrake, steering wheel, interior trims, and engine bay workings.

Mark Vinnels, McLaren Automotive Program Director, describes the 675LT as “the most focused McLaren road car yet,” and it more than looks the part. There is also a ‘burnout launch mode,’ Vinnels told the motoring press that if you launch it with the steering turned to 90 degrees it’ll spin exactly around the badge on the nose. “I hate it when people said our cars are scientific and aren’t about emotion,” Vinnels stated. “We don’t want the 675LT to be a caricature, but we want it to get an emotional response.” We find it hard to believe that your heart won’t be beating a bit faster after experiencing such a fabulous car, with only 730 miles on the odometer, it is ready to hit your favorite roads.