5 Things You Need to Know About the McLaren 675LT Spider

As the fifth new model debuted by McLaren Automotive this year, the 675LT Spider is the second model to sport the LT badge, nearly 20 years after the British automaker resurrected the nameplate.

The McLaren675LT Spider has been officially unveiled.

Focused on lightweight performance with enhanced aerodynamics, here are five things you need to know about the new McLaren 675LT Spider.

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It is Priced from $372,600

The company has announced that pricing for the new convertible sports car will start from $372,600 in the U.S., making it more expensive than the Huracan Spyder but cheaper than the Aventador Roadster.


It has Loads of Power

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It Weighs Just 2,800 Pounds

Despite being a convertible, the 675LT has a dry weight of 2,800 pounds, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 4.2 lbs per hp. The three-piece retractable folding hardtop can be opened at speeds up to 10 mph. Compared to the 650S Spider, the 675LT Spider is 220 lbs less while being 88 lbs heavier than the coupe.


It is First to Wear the Solis Paint Shade

The new convertible will be the first and only model to sport McLaren’s Solis paint shade, which gets its name from the Latin for sun. The bespoke color joins an exterior palette that includes Silica White, Delta Red, Napier Green and Chicane Grey.


It is Limited to Just 500 Units Globally

Just like the coupe, the convertible 675LT will be limited to just 500 units globally and expect it to sell out fast. First deliveries of the sports car will begin in summer 2016.

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