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McLaren 675LT Spider

Super StreetMcLaren
666 hp
Horsepower
1270 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2015
Year

McLaren 675LT Spider (Super Street)

The McLaren 675LT Spider is the open-top, track-focused evolution of the 650S Spider, built around McLaren’s lightweight carbon-fiber MonoCell and the longtail philosophy that favors sharp response, reduced mass, and serious driver engagement. It’s a supercar with genuine motorsport intent, but with the added drama of roof-down driving.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~666 hp (496 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,200 rpm

  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch seamless-shift gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,270 kg dry

  • Dimensions: ~4,546 mm long × 2,095 mm wide × 1,189 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,670 mm

  • Tires: Pirelli performance tires on lightweight forged alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs with high-performance multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 675LT Spider is a light, fast, and highly responsive rear-drive supercar that rewards clean inputs and good momentum. Compared with heavier modern exotics, it feels more intimate and analog, with a crisp front end, a compact chassis, and enough turbo torque to light up the rear tires if you get greedy with throttle. It’s not the easiest car in the world at the limit, but it’s immensely rewarding once you settle into its rhythm.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a hard-edged, metallic bark with a deep low-end growl and a strong midrange punch. Turbo spool is noticeable, and the engine pulls with real urgency once boost comes on song. With the roof down, the sound experience feels even more intense, making every upshift and lift-off more dramatic.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Sharp and eager on turn-in, with a chassis that likes committed driving. It can feel lively under trail braking but rotates beautifully when balanced correctly.

  • Traction: Strong in the dry, but the rear can step out quickly under aggressive throttle, especially out of slower corners or over bumps.

  • Braking: Excellent braking performance with a firm, confidence-inspiring pedal and strong deceleration from the carbon-ceramic setup.

  • Top Speed: Very quick in a straight line, with enough power to challenge much newer machinery when the road opens up.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the car settled. Early steering, measured trail braking, and progressive throttle application let the 675LT Spider flow beautifully. It shines on technical road courses and fast, flowing circuits where balance matters more than brute force.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 675LT Spider looks every bit the exotic weapon, with McLaren’s low-slung silhouette, dihedral doors, aggressive aero detailing, and a retractable hardtop that preserves the clean longtail profile. It has a purposeful, understated presence that feels more engineered than flashy — exactly the McLaren way.

Whether you’re carving up a back road, chasing lap times, or just enjoying the open-cockpit experience, the McLaren 675LT Spider delivers one of the most rewarding and characterful supercar drives in sim racing.