Summary
The Mclaren 765LT was a mid-engined supercar available as both a coupé and convertible (765LT Spider). A limited edition range, the 765LT was the fastest LT (Longtail) model that McLaren has ever produced.
With production limited to just 765 models, the 765LT was a variant of the McLaren 720S coupé that was fitted with some engine upgrades lifted from the track-focused McLaren Senna. Powering it was the most powerful McLaren road car engine ever made.
These upgrades, as well as aerodynamic improvements and a new chassis control system, meant that the McLaren 765LT’s 4.0-litre V8 produced 755hp of power, 45hp more than the 720S, culminating in a 0-62mph sprint time of 2.8 seconds. The 765LT was also 80kg lighter than the 720S, and came fitted with Pirelli Trofeo R race tyres as standard.
Across the British motoring media, the McLaren 765LT received unanimously positive reviews – Auto Trader called the coupé version “possibly the best supercar McLaren has ever made”, while Evo labelled the Spider convertible version “the ultimate open-top experience”.
Both the coupé and convertible models were highlighted for improving the 720S formula with increased pace and acceleration, as well as more responsive handling. A number of reviewers also commended the 765LT’s optional brake upgrades that were another component taken from the Senna.
Like the 720S, the 765LT received praise for its styling, and although the supercar was certainly expensive – the 765LT’s price tag could easily surpass £300,000 if you delved too far into the options list – some outlets praised the supercar for its pricing when compared to others in the McLaren range. As Auto Express explained: “The 765LT offers 75 to 80% of the Senna’s performance and feel for less than 40% of the price”.
With performance this powerful, however, some reviewers commented that the 765LT was not for the faint-hearted and could be hard to manage. “It is slightly jagged in its manners, and occasionally seems to be fighting against its driver rather than flattering them”, Top Gear concluded.
As of August 2025, the McLaren 765LT holds a Used Car Expert Rating of E, with a score of 54%. As with most supercars, this result comes from a combination of excellent media review scores and terrible running cost scores. Luckily for McLaren, its customers tend not to be too fussed about the latter…
765LT highlights
- Seriously potent acceleration and pace
- Lightweight with responsive handling
- Upgraded brakes
- Attractive exterior styling
- Fastest LT model ever
765LT lowlights
- Less practical than the 720S
- Exorbitant price tag even before optional extras
- Not many available
- Powerful engine can be hard to manage
Key specifications
Body style: Coupé / convertible
Engines: petrol
Price when new: From £282,300 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2020
Last updated: Summer 2021
Discontinued: 2022
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“McLaren’s stunning 765LT fulfils its brief by pushing supercars to the next level, delivering both on road and track – just make sure you have your wits about you.”
Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 10 / 10
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Evo
Adam Towler
“The 765LT Spider could well be the best road car yet from McLaren’s modern back catalogue. It combines all the elements that make the 765LT Coupe such a powerhouse, then adds extra driver appeal and a brilliant new folding hard-top to form a package that’s hard to fault and very easy to be blown away by.”
Model reviewed: Spider
Score: 10 / 10
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Auto Express
Steve Sutcliffe
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Auto Express
Score: 10 / 10
“Between the 720S and the Senna, the McLaren 765LT feels skewed more towards the latter in its positioning. It offers 75 to 80% of the Senna’s performance and feel for less than 40% of the price. The performance in every area is astonishing, plus it has exclusivity on its side.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Coupé
“The McLaren 765LT is a stunning car and really shows what McLaren is capable of. Tweaks to weight, stability and driving interactivity make this incredibly fun to drive. The 765LT really delivers and could be the best supercar McLaren have ever made.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 8 / 10
“Perhaps it’s best not to look at the pantheon of McLaren LT cars and wonder where this one fits in, but to think of it fulfilling the needs of an existing 720S customer who wants more from their car both on road and on track. In this respect the 765LT feels like an instant winner.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: Spider
Score: 10 / 10
“The new McLaren 765LT Spider absolutely delivers by refining the Coupe’s intense capability, creating the ultimate open-top experience.”
Author: Steve Sutcliffe
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Coupe
Score: 9.6 / 10
“The McLaren 765 LT is a seriously capable track machine that gets close to the pace offered by the more extreme Senna, but also promises the same level of engagement on your favourite road.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The McLaren 765 LT is a proper plaything for anyone with the time, money, skill and inclination.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Coupe
Score: 8 / 10
“The McLaren 765 LT is terrifically fast, looks fantastic, its focus on lightweighting is peerless, it feels connected and feeds back information very successfully, but is slightly jagged in its manners, occasionally seems to be fighting against its driver rather than flattering them.”
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Safety rating
InIndependent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
The McLaren 765LT was not crash tested by Euro NCAP during its production life.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The McLaren 765LT was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score |
| Petrol models | 23 mpg | E |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 280 g/km | E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F |
The McLaren 765LT is a very expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s fuel economy of 23 mpg is one of the poorest fuel consumption stats in our Expert Rating Index, and insurance premiums are in the most expensive bracket too. All of this will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone in the fortunate position of being able to buy a McLaren 765LT.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the McLaren 765LT to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 765LT, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the McLaren 765LT
| Overall rating | C | 41% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | Unlimited miles |
McLaren’s standard new car warranty is fairly basic, running for three years – albeit with no limit on mileage. McLaren does offer extended warranty options up until the car is 12 years old, but this is at extra cost.
Warranty on a used McLaren 765LT
- If you are buying a ‘Qualified Pre-Owned’ 765LT from an official McLaren dealership, you will get a minimum 12-month warranty included.
- If you are buying a used 765LT from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used 765LT from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the McLaren 765LT
As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the McLaren 765LT. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local McLaren dealer.
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