This Is Might Be The McLaren '750LT'

A more focused version of the McLaren 720S has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring, and it's likely a Longtail version of the car
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Although this looks like a McLaren 720S, we don’t think it is. At least, not quite. All the signs are there: a lengthened front splitter, the gurney flaps, sticky Pirelli Trofeo R tyres, the very fact it’s at the Nurburgring in a matte black finish - this is something new.

McLaren has already said it intends to make an LT ‘Long Tail’ version of the 720S, and this might just be it. Or at least an early version - save for a small lip on the top of the spoiler (which is fixed in its extended position for the duration of the footage) and the odd bit of gaffer tape, the rear appears mostly unchanged.

Image via YouTube/Automotive Mike
Image via YouTube/Automotive Mike

Along with a bunch of aero changes, the Long Tail version of the 720S is likely to receive a small bump in power. Judging by the 600LT and this car’s predecessor - the 675LT - a 30bhp boost in power should be expected, giving the car the name ‘750LT’. Or perhaps McLaren will decide the standard car’s power output is silly enough, and build a ‘720LT’.

We also anticipate a firmer suspension setup to go with the new set of track-focused boots seen in the video, plus a reduction in weight. For the 600LT, McLaren was able to drop the 570S base car’s weight by a massive 100kg using a variety of means including switching many parts to carbonfibre items.

The McLaren 720LT/750LT will be the successor to the 650S-based 675LT
The McLaren 720LT/750LT will be the successor to the 650S-based 675LT

According to a recent report on Pistonheads, we’re looking at a 2020 reveal for the car, with the 720LT/750LT saying hello to the world for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show next March.

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Comments

Elliot James

Looks mean

08/15/2019 - 10:58 |
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That_1_Guy

am I the only one dreaming of a 720s gtr even though it probably won’t happen

08/15/2019 - 11:03 |
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There’s a 720S GT3 if you want to feast your eyes on what could have been a 720 GTR

08/15/2019 - 20:22 |
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ᴶᵘˢᵗᴬᴿᵃⁿᵈᵒá

Quite a lot of aero bits

08/15/2019 - 12:14 |
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Elliot.J99

Me likey

08/15/2019 - 12:33 |
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Anonymous

Don’t like the looks

08/15/2019 - 17:42 |
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DexterR

This IS MIGHT be the coolest thing i’ve seen today

08/15/2019 - 20:36 |
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RotaryWat

Hi guys I’m shmee

08/16/2019 - 19:21 |
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[I’VE ORDERED THE FIRST MSO 750 LT IN EUROPE] and then the next video is about the colour and then you get the routine

08/17/2019 - 03:09 |
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Anonymous

This confirms the 720lt car is coming rather than releasing any design aspects or internal changes, very exciting tho! Matthew Boxberger thanks for the tag

08/18/2019 - 06:43 |
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Matthew Boxberger

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Np man im a big fan of the 675

08/18/2019 - 17:14 |
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