The new McLaren 765LT is the spiritual successor of the brilliant 675LT released in 2015. It’s also a lightened and more hardcore version of the 720S. The 765LT is the third member of McLaren?s Super Series and is longer by 0.35 inches than a stock 720S, hence the LT or Longtail designation.

Truth be told, we knew McLaren was cooking up a storm when the company unveiled the 720S two years ago. We were told the LT version would be more powerful, lighter, and sharper to drive than a 720S. Admittedly, McLaren took its sweet time in conceiving the 765LT. But with a more powerful V8 and a track-ready persona, it was all worth the wait.

?The 765LT is faster, lighter and more powerful than any previous car with the LT badge and delivers almost telepathic driver engagement,? said Andreas Bareis, Vehicle Line Director ? Super Series, McLaren Automotive. ?The connection through the seat and feedback from the steering wheel is incredible, allowing a customer to fully exploit every aspect of the ?Longtail? abilities or simply take pleasure from each drive.”
What?s New In The McLaren 765LT"

According to McLaren?s press release, the mid-engine 765LT is the most dynamically advanced and engaging LT model ever from McLaren Automotive. Based on those words alone, it?s only natural to expect big things from McLaren?s newest track weapon.

“This car is the very essence of an LT,? Bareis added.

The McLaren 765LT is equipped with the same 4.0-liter t...