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2020 McLaren 765LT introduced - 2,8 seconds at 100 km / h!

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2020 McLaren 765LT introduced - 2,8 seconds at 100 km / h!

The new, high static position of the active rear wing "longtail" supports the cooling of the engine by drawing hot air out of the engine compartment and increasing the downforce, while the airbrake function, which reduces the sensitivity of immersion when braking hard. This allows the front springs to be softer than would be necessary if they were solely responsible for maintaining the front ride height. This in turn enables an improved flexibility of the front axle, which benefits normal operation on the road.

2020 McLaren 765LT introduced - 2,8 seconds at 100 km / h!

The hydraulically operated rear wing has three main positions, the settings for which are tailored to the 765LT:

  • Driver downforce (active wing partially extended, depending on the speed) is activated when the aero button is pressed in the cabin, which increases downforce during fast cornering
  • DRS automatically offers a function to reduce the air resistance when accelerating on a straight line up to the maximum vehicle speed.
  • High speed braking - the active wing is fully deployed in less than half a second, increasing rear downforce by more than 60% to improve stability during high-speed braking and reduce stopping distance.

The enlarged surface and the new static position of the wing - 60 mm higher than on a 720S Coupé - ensure that additional downforce is generated even when the wing is fully retracted. The increased performance of the rear wing and the overall aerodynamic performance is particularly evident on high-speed tracks with high downforce, where a larger rear aerodynamic preload is advantageous.

Transmission and chassis properties can be adjusted via the settings of the comfort, sport and racetrack modes using the drive train and handling settings within McLaren's own Active Dynamics Panel. A new transmission function for downshifting is introduced on the 765LT. Previously, a downshift of McLaren's 7-speed dual clutch transmission was denied if the engine were to be over-revved by the change; With the new LT, the transmission software confirms the downshift request and changes gears accordingly if the engine speed and driving speed can be matched. This function is intended to give the driver more freedom when shifting gears and at the same time create an audible experience inside and outside the vehicle, as the engine speed can briefly "jump" at the rev limiter before the next gear is engaged.

The braking performance is immense. The latest generation of carbon-ceramic brake discs, together with the brake calipers of the McLaren Senna, ensure precise pedal feel and amazing braking power. Formula 1-inspired integrated caliper cooling - a technology introduced with the 765LT - provides cooling air to the front calipers and discs, reducing brake pad temperatures by up to 50 degrees while driving on the track, ensuring that both the pedal feel and the braking performance remain flawless. (Article goes over several pages - page selection below)

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