Performance Review: McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren 765LT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular McLaren 765LT has a 3994cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 765LT shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 765LT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1339 kgs (2951 lbs) this makes the McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren 765LT shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 3994cc 32V V8 engine produces 755 bhp (563 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren 765LT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren 765LT.

The McLaren 765LT has a Power to weight ratio of 563.8 bhp per ton and 440.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 765LT competing with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) or the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McLaren 765LT generating around 440.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 (462.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (462.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 765LT and the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8

When talking about the performance of the McLaren 765LT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.02 secs @ 136.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 (9.98 secs), the 2012 Jaguar XF R-S 5.0 V8 (10.00 secs), and the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (10.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 205mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 765LT equals the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph).

Related Links:

2020 765LT Rivals List.

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