Our thoughts on: McLaren 765LT Spider
Welcome to the 765LT Spider
Be warned, it's a handful. The first thing you notice is the overwhelming throttle and power. Combined with a stinging vibration around the cockpit, this is not meant for gentle cruising, anywhere. This one has incredible options including the door entrance carbon option that makes you want to clean it every time you enter or exit. There are few names in McLaren's modern lineage that carry the weight of "Longtail." Born from the 1997 F1 GTR that dominated Le Mans, the LT badge has always meant one thing: McLaren stripped a car down, sharpened it, and let it loose without compromise. The 765LT Spider is the final, and finest, Super Series Longtail McLaren ever built — the coupe's razor-sharp focus with a roof that folds away. Limited to just 765 examples worldwide, it's the rarest open-top expression of the Longtail name.
Technical Information
The engine is a 4.0 Litre Twin Turbo V8. It produces 755 horsepower and 800Nm of torque. Power goes to the rear wheels through a 7-speed seamless-shift dual-clutch transmission. The car reaches 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 330 kmh. The retractable carbon fibre hardtop roof folds away in 11 seconds, even at speeds up to 50 kmh. The chassis carries a full carbon aerodynamic package with an active rear wing, calibrated to deliver optimum downforce whether the roof is up or down.
Key Points to look out for
The V8 note: Routed through a titanium exhaust system, sharp and theatrical with the roof down.
Weight obsession: Just over 48kg heavier than the coupe — air conditioning and audio were even left off the standard spec sheet to save grams.
The active rear wing: Recalibrates itself depending on whether the roof is up or down, so aero balance never suffers for going topless.
Recommended for
Members chasing the sound of a titanium exhaust with nothing but open air above them.
Enthusiasts drawn to limited-production McLarens with genuine motorsport DNA.
Drivers who want one of the sharpest, most track-capable convertible currently in the club's lineup.
If you're drawn to the theatre of a retractable hard top, the drama of a titanium exhaust note with nothing between you and it, and the pedigree of the final Super Series Longtail, this is a car worth experiencing firsthand.
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