Experience The Brilliance of the McLaren 675LT

While, yes, the 2016 McLaren 675 LT was developed from the 650, do not think - even for a moment - that this is anything but a truly special supercar. Yes, it starts with the same ultra light and ultra strong carbon tub as the 650, but EVERY SINGLE system in the car has been revised to suit the 675.
It’s so thorough that I’ll hit you with these two mega nerd facts. First, all of the carbon you see around the car is finished in a matte coat instead of gloss because it’s lighter. Two, the radiators’ angle of attack is increased for better thermal efficiency. Those are just two anecdotes about this wicked supercar…but wait, there’s even more…
Suspension changes start with a 20mm wider track, as well as stiffer front and rear springs but you wouldn’t know it because McLaren’s sophisticated hydraulic damping system can turn the platform from comfortable and compliant to track day rigid at the push of a button. Yes, it’s that good. And get this - just the front end has been lowered by 20mm, not the rear. Why is that? To get the airflow under the car moving faster, making the rear diffuser more effective and moving the centre of pressure forward for more front downforce. Only McLaren would think of that.
Perhaps my favourite tweak is the faster steering rack and I love it. There’s nothing like a good, fast steering rack and they’re few and far between, even on supercars.
Standard specification for the 675LT means that air conditioning is optional, just like this retina scorching green preproduction test car. That saves 11 kilos and thankfully the weather isn’t too warm during our test and the cabin is actually staying relatively cool.
The one-piece carbon buckets save 15 kilos over the standard 650 seats and their rigid construction and simple mounting to the floor gives you amazing feel from the chassis.
35 kilos of the 675’s weight savings come from the body work…and I’ve got to take a breath for this, the front bumper, splitter, end plates, under body panel, side skirts, side intakes, rear fenders, bumper, diffuser, and airbrake are all engineered in carbon fiber and every panel from the B pillar back is 675-specific. It’s all about managing airflow and cooling, and those titanium exhaust pipes peeking out of the rear fascia add a massive cool factor.
Even the wheels are specifically engineered for the 675LT and the lightest McLaren has ever offered.
The front and rear glass are thinner for a total savings of 3.5 kilos. So thorough is the weight savings program that the 675’s unique engine cover is simply bolted shut, and there are no struts to hold it up, which you’d find on other cars. For that reason, we have to peer through the glass to see the highly revised 3.8-litre twin turbo.
Speaking of which, the 675’s engine gets unique turbos with machined compressor wheels, instead of cast. There’s also a new fuel pump designed to match the increased power output, among other changes.
The transmission is a seven speed dual clutch box that works flawlessly, even in automatic mode. The gearbox will even cut engine spark on up and downshifts for faster gearchanges - and then when the unburned fuel ignites in the exhaust system, it sounds mega.
One of the things I love about McLarens is what they call the Active Dynamics Panel, which actually refers to the two rotary dials for Handling and Powertrain drive modes. With a press of the Active button you can instantly go from a relaxed grand tourer mode to all coiled up and ready to attack mode.
This McLaren 675 LT is one of those cars that’s haunting me. When I put it away at night, I can’t wait to jump back behind the wheel. I suppose it comes down to two reasons. The first is that there’s an unrivalled man-machine connection here. It’s the kind you dream about. The second is that its raw speed and huge performance envelope got me to stand up and pay attention. Not many supercars do that.
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[@mugdays]

This video deserves a million views.

[@BrianMakse]

+mugdays thanks!

[@mugdays]

Brian Makse No problem, man! I honestly can't fathom why you don't have more views/subs. That videography is amazing!

[@nickbusato7138]

+mugdays Thanks mate, I push hard on the video front to make these look pretty. Poor Brain has to put up with my negativity when I am unhappy with what I shot haha.

[@Khari99]

+Nick Busato what cameras did you use? It looks outstanding

[@TerribleWone]

+Khari99 I shoot on a Panasonic GH4. Its looks even more pretty when not compressed to all hell by youtube ;)

[@tw2210]

Fantastically shot video. Thanks Brian.

[@BrianMakse]

+Tim Waters Thank you, Tim!

[@ClarenceWang]

I finally found the hidden gem for true car enthusiasts, your review is one of the best on KZbin! Beautiful cinematography, knowledgeable driver, top notch editing, objective commentary yet with your passion in it, what else am I looking for? And the best part for me, this is a Canadian channel! The one channel may rival yours may be "Everyday Driver". I love how you are aiming for the viewers who truly care about how a car drives and handles rather than making lame jokes and focusing too much on interior/exteriors. They will have their targeted viewers but time will tell. Eventually the RIGHT people will find this channel. Keep it up Brian!

[@BrianMakse]

+Clarence Wang Thanks, Clarence! We really appreciate it! It's a tough go, but Nick and Russell and me are all committed to the best work we can produce.

[@chrsweden]

Fantastic review man !!!

[@BrianMakse]

+chrsweden Thank you!

[@MegaSturrup]

shmee150 reference.."it just sounds mega"

[@JoseGarcia-nz5rk]

Dude, the production quality and editing of your videos are truly fantastic. Props.

[@BrianMakse]

+Jose Garcia Thanks! It still takes three of us to pull this off (there was a fourth on this shoot, but that's another story) and we appreciate it. Glad you liked it.

[@jonathan_careless]

So nice to watch a professional, articulate review of a car like this instead of all the amateurs who hop in, stick on a camera and just go "OMFG!" Great explanation of all the tech within this car as well as the raw emotion from driving it. Great camera work too. Not intrusive, but always interesting.

[@BrianMakse]

+Jonathan Careless thanks, hawc!

[@apexphotgraphy9493]

Nice video! beautiful shots and scenery

[@BrianMakse]

+Apex Photgraphy thanks! Tell your friends!

[@Herman-zc7te]

Great review 👍

[@davidchen5463]

The 16:9 aspect ratio only adds to the cinematic feel. Good work

[@thompps]

Gloriously shot video by the way, loved the way you mixed the exhaust audio into the film and would like to see that more please. I would suggest that McClaren might take exception to your comments about 'coming out of no-where' though given their race and road history of decades!

[@BrianMakse]

+thompps thanks. I think they're ok with the comment, as it refers to volume production.

[@WiiiRRRttyy]

Great video! Stick with it. The views and subs you deserve must happen.

[@BrianMakse]

+WiiiRRRttyy Thanks! We'll see how it goes, but rest assured, we're not into publishing junk.

[@noomiolsson462]

This is my favorite video, Great cinematography. There is a special tool to open the engine bay & a carbon fibre strut that fixes in place to prop the lid open.

[@nickbusato7138]

+Stuart Bates Yea I saw the hardware used to open the engine bay, but sadly we were not given the tool to access it. Check out the DB9 GT film as it was done in a similar way. The Lambo Spyder is also up there quality wise.

[@ashlaka7]

The quality of this review ... Amazing !

[@cityperformancecentre4249]

Great review Brian + a perfect location!

[@BrianMakse]

+City Performance Centre Thanks! That's one of our favourite SoCal spots!

[@bullshark9177]

Really nice videos,you deserve more follwers!

[@anazoz831]

Man you and your production team are amazing. Can't tell you how good this content is yet it deservers way more views than it has. Hope you guys go big one day!

[@BrianMakse]

+Ayman Nooh (Aymanation) thank you! We appreciate it! Don't hesitate to share this with your friends!

[@robdoubleyou6557]

I liked that review very well presented and written. Subscribed!

[@BrianMakse]

+Rob ! Thanks!

[@andrewbrown2864]

Amazing video Brian!

[@xxijoseaixx224]

Great Video!

[@thealmightykush]

really great video and my fave car too!

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks!

[@Delustering]

Love how you shoot and edit your videos always amazing thumbs up from me!

[@BrianMakse]

+Delustering Thanks! We appreciate it!

[@0815993]

Really great review!

[@BrianMakse]

+chris toph Thank you!

[@FlyingGoatMedia]

This was so beautifully shot and put together, very well done!! I agree with another commentor below that I've not seen a car review this gorgeous since Chris Harris stopped doing his KZbin reviews (I'm assuming to focus on Top Gear). As a budding cinematographer I came away from this with a ton of great shot ideas. Thank you!

[@BrianMakse]

+TheFlyingGoat Thanks! If you need other ideas, have a look through our channel, especially the recent Aston DB9 GT vid. Cheers!

[@brianhimmelman420]

675LT is epic

[@BrianMakse]

Epic, indeed. One of my all time faves.

[@preeteshpatel3962]

Most informative video on the lt. thank you. .

[@BrianMakse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheExoticGridiron]

The 675LT is one of my favorite cars of all time. The color, design, and simplicity of the McLaren is just a few reasons why I truly adore this car. You got yourself a new subscriber. Great work! I must ask due to the fact that these videos of yours are so crisp, what kind of camera setup do you use? I'm a beginner for KZbin and would appreciate a few tips. Thank you!

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for subscribing! The first thing to know is that it's not about the camera. You could shoot something like this with a new iPhone and a couple of accessories and be nearly 90% of the quality of this one. Just start shooting with whatever you have. The camera doesn't matter. You'll figure it out. Be sure your audio is solid, though. That might be more of a challenge for you initially.

[@nickbusato7138]

GH4 with a speed-booster to use my Nikon glass. This was mostly shot with a Nikon 50mm F1.2, Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art and a Nikon 14-24mm F2.8.

[@TheCa007]

awsome as always; )

[@BrianMakse]

+TheCa007 Thanks!

[@xiheartjtag]

Very very well done video.

[@BrianMakse]

+xiheartjtag Thanks! Tell your friends!

[@thompps]

I love this car. A future dream.

[@Aleks-dw6lh]

Perfect

[@metsavend342]

Why this guy has only 12k subs ?

[@BrianMakse]

+Yah Question of the day! Help some brothers out and tell your friends!

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+Yah Share and spread the word!

[@michaellui74]

HI Brian great review as always.can you tell me how reliable this car is?? and can you review mclaren 570 thank you

[@SabeloMemela]

This is the first time I'm watching your videos and this was amazing. For interest sake would you have a 675lt coupe or a 675lt spider?

[@BrianMakse]

+Sabelo Memela Great question. I love open cars and the McLaren Spider are great. Haven't driven the 675LT Spider, but that would probably be my choice. The 650S Spider is a very nice piece.

[@superbike1]

I don't think he liked it ha ha. McLaren specialises in making their cars perform better than the opposition in every measurable way.

[@BrianMakse]

+superbike1 Nah, I didn't like it at all...

[@King-rc2xs]

brian work with your youtube keyword stuff so you can get more subscriber and views, you deserve it!!!

[@nickbusato7138]

+akun ini All I can do at this point is hope people find these 4K videos and share them. Its a massive labor of love to film and edit them.

[@BrianMakse]

+akun ini Thanks, mate! What Nick ^^^ said! Tell your friends!

[@Khari99]

Would you say its still comfortable over bumps or is it a lot stiffer than the 650s? Assuming its on normal suspension and not sport or track?

[@BrianMakse]

+Khari99 It's VERY comfortable on the normal setting and VERY rigid on the stiffest setting. The suspension is amazing.

[@speedgreed7833]

Would you say the car is so light that it can become skittish or slightly hoppy through some of the bumpier surfaces or is it just reasonably light by todays, usually quite heavy, standards in supercars?

[@BrianMakse]

+SpeedGreed78 Not at all, at least from my perspective. We drove it on some pretty rough stuff and that suspension is brilliant. Quick steering helps stay on top of the car, as well.

[@yoda3796]

Ive been driving one my friend has one ! HAHA

[@Kenslifee]

Nice asssssss ride!!!! can i have your job please lol

[@BrianMakse]

+kens life Sure thing! It's all yours!

[@Kenslifee]

+Brian Makse cool 😄

[@Kenslifee]

+Brian Makse hey nice video tho!

[@BrianMakse]

+kens life Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@Kenslifee]

+Brian Makse welcome bro

[@carr2004trip1]

Which color is this?

[@BrianMakse]

Green.

[@balsara675]

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