Plain old 600LT too soft? Don't forget there was an even more extreme 620R, too...
There have been all sorts of fast and curious McLaren limited editions over the years. From 688 HS to 650S Le Mans and Can Am to Cabbeen, it can be hard to keep track of what is properly special. Certain McLarens have been more worthy of more attention than others over the past decade;True, it was a hard one to decipher at launch. In some ways the 620R was like those track-only offerings any self-respecting hypercar manufacturer now offers.
All of which might explain why McLaren had to cut the initial 620R production run from 350 to 225. Not a great look when new, of course, but as a used prospect that rarity must count in its favour. That’s globally, too, remember, so there are way more 600LTs out there. You’re not likely to see many others. And that’s before considering the R’s USP: it’s utterly exhilarating to drive.
It wasn’t night and day faster than the 600 in a straight line, but the additional aero , stripped-out interior and suspension upgrades - including adjustable coilovers six kilos lighter than the adaptive set-up - made it so much louder, more intense, and absorbing to drive. On circuit, it was really special, with newly developed slick tyres that could be swapped out for the standard Trofeo Rs with no changes.
Of course, there were compromises. Being able to swap out the road tyres for slicks in the paddock was great, but how were the slicks going to get there? The theory was more exciting than the reality. Similarly, the roof scoop, titanium exhaust and additional carbon seen on this car were part of an R Pack, an option on top of the £250k asking price - which seemed a bit mean.
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