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McLaren has taken the wraps off its most powerful, most aerodynamic convertible to date, the 765LT Spider. The highly limited “long tail” model will be made to order and will deliver enormous driver engagement, always according to the manufacturer. Power comes from McLaren’s familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, with the new 765LT Spider making 754 hp (765 PS/562 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque (though that might be a conservative estimate). That’s enough to get it off the line and up to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) in just 2.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 2.8). Thanks to the engine and a transmission that’s optimized for driver engagement, the 765LT Spider offers 15% faster in-gear acceleration than the 720S Spider, meaning it can hit 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 7.2 seconds. McLaren has also worked hard to ensure that the strengthening that goes into making a convertible hasn’t added too much weight. Thanks to the advanced carbon fiber construction already employed for the coupe version of the 765LT,...

The Geneva Motor Show might be cancelled, but that hasn’t stopped McLaren from unveiling the all-new 765LT. Set to become the latest Longtail model, the 765LT is a lighter and more powerful take on the already impressive 720S. In typical fashion, the car has been given a carbon fiber intensive aerodynamics package. It includes an extended front splitter, modified bumpers and revised skirt skirts. The model also has unique door blades, a larger diffuser and an active  Longtail rear wing. The latter is the car’s most distinctive feature and it aids powertrain cooling by drawing hot air out of the engine bay. It also features an airbrake function and a variety of settings which either optimize downforce or reduce drag. Besides the unique rear wing, the 765LT has ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels with titanium bolts. They’re wrapped in bespoke Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires. The 10-spoke wheels are backed up by a carbon-ceramic braking system with calipers sourced...