Limited McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed, Available to Order Now

Just 765 will be built globally to customer order with about a third slated for North America

By: McLaren | Photos Courtesy of: McLaren

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Renowned worldwide for the exclusive, luxury, high-performance supercars on which it has built its reputation over the past decade, McLaren Automotive today reveals another landmark model: the 765LT Spider.

Complementing the 765LT ‘Longtail’ coupe unveiled last year – all of which are sold – the new Spider is McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar and brings highest-ever levels of driver engagement to the McLaren LT experience. Engineered in addition with the other core attributes intrinsic to any McLaren Longtail – minimized weight, track-focused dynamics and optimized aerodynamics – the 765LT Spider has all of the class-leading abilities of the coupe and also meets the LT demand for exclusivity: just 765 cars will be available globally for customer order.

McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed
The McLaren 765LT Spider: extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar

Carrying over the coupe’s dynamic and aerodynamic DNA with no structural compromise and only a minimal 108lbs weight increase – primarily from the retractable hard top and accompanying operating mechanism – the 765LT Spider weighs in at just 3,060lbs (DIN weight), which is 176lbs lighter than a 720S Spider and circa 220lbs lighter than its closest comparable competitor.

The electrically operated, one-piece carbon fibre Retractable Hard Top (RHT) enables open-top motoring in just 11 seconds and operates at speeds of up to 31mph, bringing the dramatic soundtrack of the quad-exit titanium exhaust system into the cabin to take driver engagement into another dimension.

McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed
The McLaren 765LT Spider: extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar

“As we continue to build the LT sub-brand with the introduction of the new 765LT Spider, it’s clear that our customers are increasingly attracted to the Longtail supercar proposition of exhilarating, extreme performance and limited availability. With all 765 examples of the 765LT coupe sold, it’s no surprise that as we publicly announce our new LT Spider, production availability for 2021 is already oversubscribed.” – Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive

The immense performance and dynamic prowess of the new Spider – already proven in the 765LT coupe – are enhanced by three compelling factors: the stability of its MonoCage II-S structure, the game-changing design of its one-piece Retractable Hard Top roof, and the ongoing determination of McLaren engineers to pursue the company’s philosophy of super-lightweight engineering.

The Spider version of the carbon fibre MonoCage II – designated MonoCage II-S – was developed alongside the coupe monocoque and shares most of its structural elements, including the windscreen surround. Such is the strength and stiffness of the structure that no additional bracing is required over the coupe – another weight-optimizing factor. At the rear of the car, carbon fibre structural supports are fully bonded into the chassis to provide rollover protection.

McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed
The McLaren 765LT Spider: extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar

The convertible roof design plays an integral role in the structure, featuring a carbon fibre frame within the Retractable Hard Top panel and creating a full carbon fibre shell when closed. There are also additional comfort benefits for occupants – because it is a single-piece panel with no central seal, headroom is improved, while the extended length of the roof panel allows the tops of the A-pillars to be further forward, enhancing the sense of space and easing ingress and egress.

Like every LT, the new Spider is designed to excel on track, however the extra dimension of theatre and drama offered by the convertible roof also makes it an even more immersive and compelling car to drive on the road. With the same highly evolved aerodynamic package as the coupe – although with active rear wing calibration revised to reflect whether the roof is up or down and a recalibration of the dampers to account for the minor increase in weight – the Spider matches the coupe’s outstanding aero performance in every respect, with class-leading downforce 25% greater than that of a 720S Spider.

McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed
The McLaren 765LT Spider: extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar

Performance is ferocious, the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 755bhp – giving the 765LT Spider a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 590bhp-per-ton at lightest dry weight – and 590lb ft of torque. Transmission gear ratios have been revised for even greater engagement and performance; in-gear acceleration is 15% quicker than a 720S Spider, helping the new Longtail to achieve the fastest lap times ever posted by a convertible LT model. Zero-60mph is 2.7 seconds, with 0-124mph taking 7.2 seconds. The new LT Spider takes 10.0 seconds to cover ¼ mile) from standstill and the car’s maximum speed is 205mph.

 “A McLaren ‘Longtail’ is engineered to deliver not only incredible performance but also the highest levels of driver engagement. The 765LT coupe set new benchmarks in maximizing a driver’s connection with the car and the Spider builds on this, adding the additional engagement factor of open-air driving to give direct access to the scintillating sound of the titanium exhaust – a pleasure that thanks to the electrically operated rear window can also be enjoyed with the retractable roof in place.” – Jamie Corstorphine, Director of Product Strategy, McLaren Automotive

McLaren 765LT Spider Revealed
The McLaren 765LT Spider: extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar

The most powerful McLaren convertible ever and the latest and most engaging addition to the brand’s Longtail lineage can be ordered now from McLaren retailers. Pricing is from $382,500 USD* and availability is limited to just 765 cars for customer order worldwide, with 2021 production already all sold.

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