Incoming! New toy to hold me over...any guesses?

[Burrcold]

McLaren 600LT

[Steeler]

1903 Metz?

I know y'all will Google that.

[..Rush..]

A Ford Pinto!

[fiveohwblow]

Ferd GT

[IllSic_Design]

Mac 620R

[BMWBear]

One of those dolls that look like a real woman.

[Flacht3]

Originally Posted by BYEIL

One of those dolls that look like a real woman.

Already have plenty of those!

[nick3753]

BAC Mono?

[Flacht3]

Alright...here it is.

A few of you got it right and no it's not the Hyundai.

So a quick backstory (I hate long posts so I'll be brief) in 2018 when I was hunting for a GT3 I made a post here looking for opinions on the 570s vs. GT3 vs. R8. In that post I believe I said the 600LT would be my modern "obtainable" dream car but slightly out of reach and also brand new (I don't think they hit the market yet) so doubted I could get one. Folks were like "If that's your dream car then just get it" well...a few years later here we are.

Took me a while to actually drive one. I wasn't 100% sold until I got behind the wheel. After a few years of owning the GT3 I convinced myself that turbo cars were meh and that nothing would touch a GT car. But the 600LT impressed me beyond anything I would have imagined. The feel is so raw...having the carbon tub gives you a major sense of connection, and having the exhaust pipes beyond your head is bonkers. On top of that, the V8 turbo was way better than I expected...not much lag and when there is lag it's almost an experience how the boost just smacks you in the face. Plus revving up to 8000 almost makes it feel like an NA (key word, almost). Compared to the GT, this also just feels much more fun on the street. The GT was amazing but REALLY amazing at that 7-9k rpm range and for street driving that's just too tempting (I was always tempted to push it).

Anyways, thanks for having some fun with me, these days working from home I could use a little excitement and it's fun sharing the journey with other fans.

This particular example is a "Segestria Borealis"...an MSO special edition to mark the last 12 LT spyders produced. I don't think there will be any long term collectability but I rather like it and it feels "special" enough. The paint is a chameleon color that shifts from black to purple to green. It's almost impossible to capture in photos which is a shame.

And yes, that's my old GT in the background in that pic. Almost felt bad for her like...like leaving your ex girlfriend at the bar and leaving with your new chick. She was great to me...I hope her second owner treats her well.

[jesm]

Originally Posted by Flacht3

Alright...here it is.

A few of you got it right and no it's not the Hyundai.

So a quick backstory (I hate long posts so I'll be brief) in 2018 when I was hunting for a GT3 I made a post here looking for opinions on the 570s vs. GT3 vs. R8. In that post I believe I said the 600LT would be my modern "obtainable" dream car but slightly out of reach and also brand new (I don't think they hit the market yet) so doubted I could get one. Folks were like "If that's your dream car then just get it" well...a few years later here we are.

Took me a while to actually drive one. I wasn't 100% sold until I got behind the wheel. After a few years of owning the GT3 I convinced myself that turbo cars were meh and that nothing would touch a GT car. But the 600LT impressed me beyond anything I would have imagined. The feel is so raw...having the carbon tub gives you a major sense of connection, and having the exhaust pipes beyond your head is bonkers. On top of that, the V8 turbo was way better than I expected...not much lag and when there is lag it's almost an experience how the boost just smacks you in the face. Plus revving up to 8000 almost makes it feel like an NA (key word, almost). Compared to the GT, this also just feels much more fun on the street. The GT was amazing but REALLY amazing at that 7-9k rpm range and for street driving that's just too tempting (I was always tempted to push it).

Anyways, thanks for thanks for having some fun with me, these days working from home need a little excitement.

This particular example is a "Segestria Borealis"...an MSO special edition to mark the last 12 LT spyders produced. I don't think there will be any long term collectability but I rather like it and it feels "special" enough. The paint is a chameleon color that shifts from black to purple to green. It's almost impossible to capture in photos which is a shame.

And yes, that's my old GT in the background in that pic. Almost felt bad for her like...like leaving your ex girlfriend at the bar and leaving with your new chick. She was great to me...I hope her second owner treats her well.

Congratulations!!! Looks awesome!! Baller!!! Make sure to post more pics of the EVO when you get it! 👍

[Humdizzle]

very cool. there's no denying mclarens performance with the power and carbon tub. the doors going up and exhaust behind your head are pure theater as well. the low seating position and view out the front is something the 911s can't do. my 458 felt like a f1 car / go kart with the driver position. on springs it was about 5" lower than the GT3's roof. i think the mclaren probably is similar and even better.

[syd34]

Congrats! Absolutely stunning! I'm curious to see more pics in different lighting to see how the colour changes.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by nick3753

Viper ACR

Dammit, I was going to say that earlier and just didn't get around to it, haha.

[Flacht3]

Here is a video that better shows the chameleon paint. I did my best...still hard to capture it.

[Foggins]

Amazing car, enjoy!

[Fritzer]

I just read the original post only and I haven't scrolled down in case an update has been posted because I want to guess still.

More money than your GT3, more raw and direct than a GT3 RS(bold claim), same dealer.... This is a tricky one. I'm going to assume around the same age as 991 cars, or newer.

I'm thinking something like a Viper ACR, but that may be too expensive. Ferrari 430/458 Challenge Stradale? Those are very expensive too. Only other thing i can really think of at the time, with the pre-requisite of being more direct and raw than a GT3 RS, is a Lotus? But what Lotus costs more than a used 991 GT3?

[Fritzer]

Ah! 600LT. Always forget about those cars. Not super well versed in the modern high-end exotic stuff, but I am familiar with the car. I am surprised you think it is more raw than the GT3 RS. I was always under the impression that McLaren has nailed a near perfect feeling suspension even with their race-spec models.

[m3fuz]

How could you pass up an E30??!

Nice car - I’ve been starting to look more closely at McLarens and Aston Martins. Very different cars, but both intriguing in their own ways.

[Flacht3]

Originally Posted by Fritzer

Ah! 600LT. Always forget about those cars. Not super well versed in the modern high-end exotic stuff, but I am familiar with the car. I am surprised you think it is more raw than the GT3 RS. I was always under the impression that McLaren has nailed a near perfect feeling suspension even with their race-spec models.

I feel like the 600LTs went somewhat under the radar. Essentially released right before Covid and was a one-year run and we all know what a year that was...

Suspension feels perfect in sport, but throw it into track and it feels stiffer than an RS IMO. Could be that the carbon tub gives it that effect...it feels like you're basically sitting in a paperthin frame with near zero insulation (which isn't far from the truth).

What's fun about the LT is they have managed to build in theatrics without seeming overly gimmicky (i.e. artificial pops and burbles). Look into their ignition cut technology...in sport mode the ignition is temporarily cut to the engine when you shift so that the excess fuel then gives you some nice extra bangs and jolts. But in track mode it keeps the timing just as aggressive without those theatrics so you can focus on the road.

A few more pics:

[erickonphoenix]

Congratulations! What an amazing car. Enjoy it!

[Eternalthinker]

Congrats! Looks like you bought this from Walnut Creek.....I have my Huracan STO incoming from them. Great guys to work with.

[Flacht3]

Originally Posted by Eternalthinker

Congrats! Looks like you bought this from Walnut Creek.....I have my Huracan STO incoming from them. Great guys to work with.

Correct! The previous owner traded it in for an STO and I had a chance to check it out briefly. Helluva car, congrats!