McLaren 765LT 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
The McLaren 765LT is a track-focused exotic sports car that weighs less than 3,000 pounds and basically locks a nuclear reactor behind its passengers, the latter of which is a 754-hp twin-turbo V-8 that roars like a hot lion. The letters in its name stand for Longtail, indicating that this McLaren means serious business. It shares a hollow-eyed expression, lightweight construction and superbly customizable features with the McLaren 720S.
Sports car McLaren 765LT
While its interior can be stripped down to further reduce weight, it remains a driver’s paradise thanks to fantastic outward visibility and only essential controls. The McLaren 765LT is not for the faint-hearted, and it’s even more expensive than its smaller brother, but that money goes towards making it faster and sharper to drive.
What’s new ?
McLaren is giving the already incredible McLaren 765LT the longtail treatment, and the result is the slightly longer, considerably lighter, and intentionally tougher 765LT. While it shares a lot with the regular 720S, the LT also inherits parts from the almighty McLaren Senna. The company plans to produce 765 cars worldwide, with about 30 to 40 percent of them earmarked for Europe when the McLaren 765LT goes on sale later this year.
While McLaren hasn’t said how much the 765LT will cost, we expect it to start at about €75,000 (Euros) more than the base 720S. We’d outfit our LT model with one of the many extravagant paint colors and stick with the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires for maximum performance. We’d also choose the MSO Clubsport Pro package, which includes carbon fiber accents, super-lightweight racing seats with six-point harness, upgraded brakes, and the McLaren Track Telemetry system that records lap times. While we want to keep our 765LT as light as possible, we’d keep the four-speaker stereo and opt for the front-end lift system.
Engine, transmission and performance
The mid-engined 765LT is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that’s also used in its 720S sibling. While the LT also feeds the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, its mill has been beefed up with parts from the Senna. These upgrades help the Longtail produce 754 horsepower—44 more ponies than the S. Its noxious fumes and angry noises, which get louder the harder the accelerator is pressed, are emitted through a set of high-mounted exhaust ports.
McLaren claims the 765LT will hit 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and charge from zero to 124 mph in just 7.2 ticks. While its zero-to-60 mph time is just a tenth quicker than the 720S, the LT is expected to hit 124 mph on its speedometer 1.2 seconds ahead of the S. We also expect the 765LT to display the same preternatural abilities and communicative feedback that makes the S so great. And our experience with this McLaren proved that the company knows how to tune a chassis and immerse the driver every time they get behind the wheel.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA doesn’t certify fuel economy ratings for McLaren models, but since we expect the slightly less powerful and heavier 720S to get between 15 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg combined, it stands to reason that the 765LT will be in the same ballpark. Given its exclusive nature, we don’t plan to rate this longtail’s real-world MPG.
Interior, comfort and cargo
Inside, the 765LT shares a design and layout with the detuned 720S. That means the cabin can be customized with a mix of soft-grain leather and faux-suede Alcantara upholstery, as well as countless color combinations. But the LT’s interior has been tweaked to reduce weight and increase performance, which in turn reduces refinement. The many weight-saving measures include lightweight seats, removed carpet and thinner glass. Still, passenger space and outward visibility remain as excellent as the 720S. Just remember that getting in and out is still a pain, and there’s virtually no cargo space.
Infotainment and connectivity
A vertically aligned 8.0-inch touchscreen is mounted between the front passengers. Those not necessarily concerned with saving weight can opt for a four-speaker sound system that offers other infotainment features such as Bluetooth connectivity and SiriusXM satellite radio. The 765LT can also be equipped with a powerful Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Of course, the entertainment equipment can be deleted at no cost to make the McLaren as light as possible.
Safety and driver assistance functions
The 765LT has never been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – and its low production numbers mean it never will be. Instead of traditional driver-assistance technology, McLaren offers useful options designed to keep the six-figure supercar scratch-free. Key safety features include:
- Available parking sensors front and rear
- Available front-end lift system
- Available 360 degree camera
Warranty and maintenance coverage
McLaren protects the 765LT with a standard limited and powertrain warranty that covers three years with no mileage restrictions. The company also offers extended coverage for extra coins that lasts up to 12 years, with a cap of 12,000 miles per year.
