2022 MCLAREN 765LT | SBM14SCA9NW765244
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2022 MCLAREN 765LT | SBM14SCA9NW765244
Specifications
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~$385,000
Engine: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8
Torque: 800 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~2.8 s
The 765LT’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 delivers a staggering 765 PS (hence the name) and 800 Nm of torque, launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds. Its in-gear acceleration is equally violent, reaching 200 km/h in under 7 seconds, making it one of the quickest rear-wheel-drive production cars ever built. Every component, from throttle response to gear changes via the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, has been optimized for immediacy and intensity.
Handling dynamics in the 765LT are a masterclass in engineering. With 80 kg less weight than the 720S, stiffer suspension components, recalibrated Proactive Chassis Control II, and an increased track width, the LT (Longtail) maintains high-speed composure while enhancing turn-in sharpness and mid-corner feedback. The active rear wing doubles as an airbrake and generates meaningful downforce, while the ultra-lightweight forged wheels and Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires deliver unrelenting grip. Every corner is an invitation to push harder, with the car responding in perfect synchrony.
The 765LT isn’t just a more powerful 720S—it’s a distilled, raw, and obsessive version for purists. From its titanium exhaust note to the bare carbon-fiber interior panels and fixed-back carbon bucket seats, it strips away comfort to expose the mechanical essence. Built in limited numbers and track-developed, it rivals the Ferrari 812 Competizione and Lamborghini Huracán STO, offering a more visceral, analog-like experience in an increasingly digital supercar world.
Body Styles
The 765LT is a two-door, two-seat coupe with a mid-engine layout and aggressively extended bodywork. Its name signifies “Longtail”, referencing both its stretched rear aerodynamic profile and its spiritual lineage to the legendary McLaren F1 GTR Longtail. The body incorporates functional aero features such as larger front splitters, rear diffuser tunnels, side skirts, and an active rear wing, all contributing to over 25% more downforce than the 720S. With a body length of over 4.6 meters and a dry weight of just 1,229 kg, it presents an ultra-low, razor-sharp silhouette—sleek but with a track-focused brutality.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The designation “765LT” directly reflects its performance specification and heritage. “765” refers to the metric horsepower output (PS), while “LT” stands for “Longtail”—a badge reserved for McLaren’s most extreme, lightweight, and aerodynamically enhanced versions. It is part of a lineage that includes the 600LT and the legendary F1 GTR Longtail, symbolizing a car designed for ultimate track focus and limited production exclusivity.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The McLaren 765LT was available in a bespoke palette through McLaren Special Operations (MSO), with standout hues like Nardo Orange, Chicane Effect, Lime Green, Lantana Purple, and Volcano Yellow. Many colors included satin or stealth finishes with exposed carbon fiber trim packages, allowing personalization down to the weave and finish of every aerodynamic element. The contrasting roof scoops and air intakes could be color-coded, body-matched, or finished in gloss carbon for a dramatic effect. Every paint application was hand-finished and could be tailored through MSO’s extensive catalog, with some cars receiving unique “heritage liveries” inspired by F1 GTRs.
Inside, the 765LT’s cabin was a celebration of weight-saving minimalism. Bare carbon fiber dominated the surfaces, including the floor, sills, and even the window switches. Upholstery was often limited to Alcantara or technical fabric, with leather available only by request. Seat options included Super-Lightweight Carbon Fiber Racing Seats, derived from the McLaren P1, with six-point harness capability. Stitching, contrast elements, and seatbelt colors could be customized, and a central lightweight display controlled drive modes with a dramatic rotational animation.
Wheels were ultra-lightweight 10-spoke forged alloys available in finishes such as gloss black, titanium silver, or MSO bespoke hues like satin bronze. The staggered setup featured 19-inch fronts and 20-inch rears, wrapped in Trofeo R tires, with titanium wheel bolts and carbon-ceramic brakes featuring calipers painted in optional shades like Azores Orange or Polished Gold.
Top Expensive Options
- MSO Defined Heritage Paint (e.g. Lark Livery): $12,000
- Super-Lightweight Carbon Racing Seats: $7,970
- MSO Exposed Carbon Fiber Exterior Upgrade Pack: $10,200
- Electrochromic Roof Panel: $6,000
- Titanium Exhaust System with Quad Tips: $5,400
- Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade (Dash, Doors, Tunnel): $6,500
- McLaren Track Telemetry with Cameras: $4,500
- MSO Painted Brake Calipers (custom color): $1,900
- Front Axle Lift System: $5,000
- Bowers & Wilkins Lightweight Audio System: $3,800
vs Competitors
The McLaren 765LT stands at the very top of the hardcore supercar ladder, facing off against icons like the Ferrari 812 Competizione, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, and Lamborghini Huracán STO. While the Ferrari delivers raw NA V12 power and the Huracán excels in all-wheel-drive grip and theatricality, the McLaren outpaces both with its unmatched power-to-weight ratio and dynamic purity. Against the Porsche, the 765LT offers more emotion and exclusivity at the cost of daily usability. Unlike some competitors, every 765LT feels purpose-built—not just an optioned-up base model—making it a track car with road plates, not the other way around. Its rear-wheel-drive layout adds to the challenge and engagement, rewarding skilled drivers with unmatched lap-time potential and connection to the road.
Fun Fact
McLaren limited production of the 765LT Coupe to precisely 765 units globally, and all were sold before production ended. Due to customer demand, some of the final builds were fully MSO personalized with racing liveries, exposed carbon bodies, or even deleted audio systems and air conditioning to save weight—one unit reportedly weighed just over 1,200 kg dry, making it lighter than most Lotus models despite producing nearly four times the power.
Lot Details
Specifications
1
~$385,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The 765LT’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 delivers a staggering 765 PS (hence the name) and 800 Nm of torque, launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds. Its in-gear acceleration is equally violent, reaching 200 km/h in under 7 seconds, making it one of the quickest rear-wheel-drive production cars ever built. Every component, from throttle response to gear changes via the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, has been optimized for immediacy and intensity.
Handling dynamics in the 765LT are a masterclass in engineering. With 80 kg less weight than the 720S, stiffer suspension components, recalibrated Proactive Chassis Control II, and an increased track width, the LT (Longtail) maintains high-speed composure while enhancing turn-in sharpness and mid-corner feedback. The active rear wing doubles as an airbrake and generates meaningful downforce, while the ultra-lightweight forged wheels and Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires deliver unrelenting grip. Every corner is an invitation to push harder, with the car responding in perfect synchrony.
The 765LT isn’t just a more powerful 720S—it’s a distilled, raw, and obsessive version for purists. From its titanium exhaust note to the bare carbon-fiber interior panels and fixed-back carbon bucket seats, it strips away comfort to expose the mechanical essence. Built in limited numbers and track-developed, it rivals the Ferrari 812 Competizione and Lamborghini Huracán STO, offering a more visceral, analog-like experience in an increasingly digital supercar world.
Body Styles
The 765LT is a two-door, two-seat coupe with a mid-engine layout and aggressively extended bodywork. Its name signifies “Longtail”, referencing both its stretched rear aerodynamic profile and its spiritual lineage to the legendary McLaren F1 GTR Longtail. The body incorporates functional aero features such as larger front splitters, rear diffuser tunnels, side skirts, and an active rear wing, all contributing to over 25% more downforce than the 720S. With a body length of over 4.6 meters and a dry weight of just 1,229 kg, it presents an ultra-low, razor-sharp silhouette—sleek but with a track-focused brutality.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The designation “765LT” directly reflects its performance specification and heritage. “765” refers to the metric horsepower output (PS), while “LT” stands for “Longtail”—a badge reserved for McLaren’s most extreme, lightweight, and aerodynamically enhanced versions. It is part of a lineage that includes the 600LT and the legendary F1 GTR Longtail, symbolizing a car designed for ultimate track focus and limited production exclusivity.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The McLaren 765LT was available in a bespoke palette through McLaren Special Operations (MSO), with standout hues like Nardo Orange, Chicane Effect, Lime Green, Lantana Purple, and Volcano Yellow. Many colors included satin or stealth finishes with exposed carbon fiber trim packages, allowing personalization down to the weave and finish of every aerodynamic element. The contrasting roof scoops and air intakes could be color-coded, body-matched, or finished in gloss carbon for a dramatic effect. Every paint application was hand-finished and could be tailored through MSO’s extensive catalog, with some cars receiving unique “heritage liveries” inspired by F1 GTRs.
Inside, the 765LT’s cabin was a celebration of weight-saving minimalism. Bare carbon fiber dominated the surfaces, including the floor, sills, and even the window switches. Upholstery was often limited to Alcantara or technical fabric, with leather available only by request. Seat options included Super-Lightweight Carbon Fiber Racing Seats, derived from the McLaren P1, with six-point harness capability. Stitching, contrast elements, and seatbelt colors could be customized, and a central lightweight display controlled drive modes with a dramatic rotational animation.
Wheels were ultra-lightweight 10-spoke forged alloys available in finishes such as gloss black, titanium silver, or MSO bespoke hues like satin bronze. The staggered setup featured 19-inch fronts and 20-inch rears, wrapped in Trofeo R tires, with titanium wheel bolts and carbon-ceramic brakes featuring calipers painted in optional shades like Azores Orange or Polished Gold.
Top Expensive Options
- MSO Defined Heritage Paint (e.g. Lark Livery): $12,000
- Super-Lightweight Carbon Racing Seats: $7,970
- MSO Exposed Carbon Fiber Exterior Upgrade Pack: $10,200
- Electrochromic Roof Panel: $6,000
- Titanium Exhaust System with Quad Tips: $5,400
- Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade (Dash, Doors, Tunnel): $6,500
- McLaren Track Telemetry with Cameras: $4,500
- MSO Painted Brake Calipers (custom color): $1,900
- Front Axle Lift System: $5,000
- Bowers & Wilkins Lightweight Audio System: $3,800
vs Competitors
The McLaren 765LT stands at the very top of the hardcore supercar ladder, facing off against icons like the Ferrari 812 Competizione, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, and Lamborghini Huracán STO. While the Ferrari delivers raw NA V12 power and the Huracán excels in all-wheel-drive grip and theatricality, the McLaren outpaces both with its unmatched power-to-weight ratio and dynamic purity. Against the Porsche, the 765LT offers more emotion and exclusivity at the cost of daily usability. Unlike some competitors, every 765LT feels purpose-built—not just an optioned-up base model—making it a track car with road plates, not the other way around. Its rear-wheel-drive layout adds to the challenge and engagement, rewarding skilled drivers with unmatched lap-time potential and connection to the road.
Fun Fact
McLaren limited production of the 765LT Coupe to precisely 765 units globally, and all were sold before production ended. Due to customer demand, some of the final builds were fully MSO personalized with racing liveries, exposed carbon bodies, or even deleted audio systems and air conditioning to save weight—one unit reportedly weighed just over 1,200 kg dry, making it lighter than most Lotus models despite producing nearly four times the power.