2019 McLaren 600LT Review

The 2019 McLaren 600LT is another model in the company's Longtail lineage. An updated version of the McLaren 570S, the 600LT has longer bodywork, more power and less weight, with quicker lap times on a racetrack the primary goal.

Power is up 30 horsepower compared to the 570S, for a total of 592 hp from the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8. Weight is down 211 pounds compared to the 570S, though that figure varies depending on options. Part of McLaren's weight-saving process included cutting the exhaust system way down and routing the tailpipes out through the top of the rear deck, right behind the driver. That not only saved on metal but is objectively awesome.

Inside the 2019 McLaren 600LT, you'll find a track-oriented cabin complete with swaths of faux suede and the same lightweight carbon-fiber seats as in the McLaren P1 hypercar. You can also opt for the ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber seats from the McLaren Senna to drop even more weight.

As you'd expect, a car like the 600LT has some drawbacks. The ride is firm, the vehicle is low and hard to get out of, and the cabin, while upscale, is missing pretty much any modern technology you would expect in a vehicle one-tenth of the price. Are those deal-breakers? Not really. With the McLaren 600LT, you get exactly what you pay for: a high-class, high-speed supercar without compromises for comfort.