What is the McLaren 765LT?
The 765LT is a two-seat, mid-engined supercar with a coupé body. LT stands for Longtail, McLaren’s name for a focused, track-influenced line of road cars. The 765LT is part of the Super Series family, pairing a petrol V8 with a lightweight approach shaped by motorsport.
McLaren began as the racing team founded by Bruce McLaren in 1963. The Longtail name first appeared on a racing car before McLaren brought it to road-going models.
Generations and design
The 765LT generation ran from 2020 to 2023. It developed the Longtail idea as a more focused take on a series-production model, with the coupé body built around a two-seat layout and mid-mounted engine.
Engines and power
The 765LT has a 4.0-litre petrol engine. EU registration figures give its output as 563 kW (765 PS); the US EPA listing also records a 4.0-litre engine.
How economical is the McLaren 765LT?
The EU figure is 12.3 L/100 km on WLTP. In the United States, the EPA rates it at 16 MPG combined, or 14.7 L/100 km. The two markets use different test procedures, so the figures are not directly comparable. EU registration figures cover 2020–2023 and record 356 cars; the US EPA listing spans 2021–2022.
Questions and answers
What engine does the McLaren 765LT use?
It uses a 4.0-litre petrol engine, rated at 563 kW (765 PS) in EU registration figures.
How much fuel does the 765LT use?
The EU WLTP figure is 12.3 L/100 km. The US EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, or 14.7 L/100 km.
What does LT mean on the 765LT?
LT stands for Longtail, McLaren’s name for a focused, track-influenced line of road cars.
When was the 765LT generation sold?
The generation ran from 2020 to 2023. EU registration figures cover 2020–2023, and the US EPA listing spans 2021–2022.