Model Overview

When you consider the ferocity and immense performance of the 720S, itā€™s hard to imagine that McLaren could improve even further on its formula, in almost all aspects. The 765LT continues McLarenā€™s ā€˜LTā€™ treatment of their standard models, which already includes the 600LT and 675LT and takes the sublime 720S to the next level. 80kg lighter than the model on which itā€™s based, the LT weighs only 1,339kg in its lightest spec and yet it packs 45bhp over the 720S.

The 2.8 seconds 0-62mph time is unchanged for the LT, however it shaves an impressive 3.4 seconds off the 720Sā€™s 0-186mph time, sitting at 18 seconds flat. Downforce has been increased by 25% which is expected when considering the amount of aero this car includes. A larger active rear wing, along with a new front splitter, rear diffuser and a dropped ride height all contribute to improved aerodynamics and therefore cornering ability, which is one of the main focus points for this car.

Looks-wise, the changes made over the 720S are subtle, yet they do a great job of adding an element of excitement and aggression to the exterior. Nearly 50cm longer at the rear, the LT or ā€˜longtailā€™ lives up to its name, with most of that increase being contributed by the rear wing. Things are more ā€œstripped outā€ on the interior, with the focus being the carbon fibre bucket seats borrowed from the LTā€™s big brother, the Senna.

A convertible, or ā€œspiderā€ variant of the 765LT entered production in 2021. It harnesses the same internals as the coupe, but as the name suggests, adopts a retractable hard top roof. It also weights in at 80kg less than the standard 720S Spider.

The 765LT is one of the most aggressive and track-focused McLarens on the market, being pinned against the likes of the AMG GT Black Series and Ferrari 488 Pista. Its performance figures speak for themselves, and act as a huge testament to McLarenā€™s hard work in creating this race car for the road.