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McLaren 600LT

592 hp and top-exit flames: the 570S gets the Longtail treatment.12

Researched November 1, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • LongtailLT refers to the lengthened bodywork of the 1997 F1 GTR.3
  • Giant-SlayerThe 2019 600LT could outpace the 675LT and 720S on the right track.3

At a glance

0300600
592 hpPower
0510
2.9 s0–100 km/h
0175350
315–328 km/hTop speed
0400800
620 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,247–1,404 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4567

Engine
Coupe and Spider: 3.8 L twin-turbo V846
Layout
Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive1112
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch automatic, coupe and Spider611

The story

Built for track duty, the 600LT reworks the 570S with over 23% different parts and flame-spitting top-exit exhausts. LT honors the lengthened 1997 F1 GTR.1234

2018: July debut at Goodwood · October: a 12-month production plan · evo Car of the Year20182019: January: the Spider arrives · 1:24.71 at Willow Springs · 7:08.82 at the Nurburgring20192020: 12 Segestria Borealis Spiders20202021: February production finish2021 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail: 1997 debutMcLaren F1 GTR LongtailMcLaren 675LT: 2015–2017McLaren 570S: 2015–2021McLaren 570SMcLaren 600LT: 2018–2021 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones145720
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1997 debutMcLaren F1 GTR Longtail
2015–2017McLaren 675LT
2015–2021McLaren 570S
2018–2021McLaren 600LT
2018July debut at Goodwood
2018October: a 12-month production plan
2018evo Car of the Year
2019January: the Spider arrives
20191:24.71 at Willow Springs
20197:08.82 at the Nurburgring
202012 Segestria Borealis Spiders
2021February production finish
  1. 2018

    July debut at Goodwood

    The 570S-based 600LT makes its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.5

  2. 2018

    October: a 12-month production plan

    The coupe saves 96 kg versus the 570S on a DIN basis; its separate 1,247 kg dry minimum requires every lightweight option.4

  3. 2018

    evo Car of the Year

    The coupe wins the 2018 award, pairing 720S carbon-ceramic brakes and recalibrated dampers with a 4% quicker steering ratio.16

  4. 2019

    January: the Spider arrives

    The Spider keeps the coupe's powertrain and claims 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds; top speed is 315 km/h roof down or 323 km/h roof up.567

  5. 2019

    1:24.71 at Willow Springs

    Coupe testing returns 2.9 seconds to 60 mph, a 10.5-second quarter-mile, a 29.9 m stop from 96.6 km/h and 1.09 g average lateral grip.8

  6. 2019

    7:08.82 at the Nurburgring

    Sport Auto records the 600LT's lap in early June.9

  7. 2020

    12 Segestria Borealis Spiders

    MSO's 12-car run pairs Borealis Black paint with acid-green web graphics; the Spider keeps its 592 hp V8.10

  8. 2021

    February production finish

    Coupe and Spider production both end in February.5

Every generation

  • McLaren F1 GTR Longtail
    McLaren F1 GTR Longtail1997 debut
  • McLaren 675LT
    McLaren 675LT2015–2017
  • McLaren 570S
    McLaren 570S2015–2021
  • McLaren 600LT
    McLaren 600LT2018–2021

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    600LT Coupe

    2018–2021

    592 hp
  • 600LT Spider

    Standard

    600LT Spider

    2019–2021

    592 hp

  • Special

    MSO Clubsport pack

  • Special

    MSO Clubsport Pro pack

  • Special

    600LT with MSO roof scoop

  • Limited

    600LT Spider Segestria Borealis

    2020

    592 hp

    12 built

  • Limited

    600LT Spider Pikes Peak Collection

    2019

    592 hp

    6 built

  • Special

    600LT Stealth Grey by MSO

    2018

  • 600LT Spider by MSO (Geneva)

    Special

    600LT Spider by MSO (Geneva)

    2019

How to spot one

Look for

  • Top-exit exhausts ahead of the fixed rear wing can spit flames.112
  • The body stretches 74 mm beyond the 570S silhouette, with an extended front splitter.4
  • Fixed rear wing and a lengthened rear diffuser.4

Year by year

  1. 2019

    Spider arrives with a folding hardtop; its engine and aerodynamic components match the coupe.7

  2. 2020 catalog

    Only the folding-hardtop Spider is listed; the coupe is discontinued for this model year.719

Don’t confuse it with

  • McLaren 570S

    Look for the 600LT's top-exit exhausts, fixed rear wing, longer splitter and lengthened rear diffuser.4

  • Photo of a McLaren 600LT
    600LT
    Photo of a McLaren 620R
    McLaren 620R

    McLaren 620R

    The 620R's adjustable GT4-derived wing carries a third brake light; the 600LT pairs its fixed wing with top-exit exhausts.27

  • Photo of a McLaren 600LT
    600LT
    Photo of a McLaren GT
    McLaren GT

    McLaren GT

    GT exhausts exit at the back; the 600LT's emerge through the engine cover ahead of its fixed wing.12

Against its rivals

  • Lamborghini Huracan Performante

    600LT vs Lamborghini Huracan Performante

    0–200 km/h (claimed) lower is better

    600LT8.2 s
    Lamborghini Huracan Performante8.9 s
    11
  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2019)

    600LT vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2019)

    Willow Springs lap lower is better

    600LT84.7 s
    Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2019)83.7 s
    821

  • 600LT vs McLaren GT (2020)

    Skidpad grip

    600LT1.1 g
    McLaren GT (2020)1 g
    12

Prices

Value today $165.0K–$221.0K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $165,000–$221,000 2019 · $242,500 · US base, coupe2019 · $259,350 · US base, Spider2020 · $261,290 · US base, Spider2020 · $332,120 · US as-tested, Spider2020 · $278,000 · US Spider, Segestria Borealis 2019 · $242,500 · US coupe base price, 2019 model year 2021 · $251,100 · 2019 600LT roof scoop, 931 miles; incl. premium, Supercars on Sunset2024 · $175,778 · 2020 Spider, tuned, 15k miles, BaT2024 · $212,600 · 2019 Coupe, 1,300 miles, BaT2025 · $221,000 · 2019 coupe, 1,200 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $201,000 · 2020 Spider, 8k miles, BaT2025 · $217,000 · 2020 Spider Segestria Borealis, 8k miles, BaT2025 · $191,000 · 2020 Spider, 12k miles, BaT2026 · $213,507 · 2019 Spider, 16,435 miles, Collecting Cars $251.1K Supercars on Sunset, 2021
21012152325263032333435
Show the numbers
YearPriceAmountDetail
2019Launch price$242,500US coupe base price, 2019 model year
2019Price when new$242,500US base, coupe
2019Price when new$259,350US base, Spider
2020Price when new$261,290US base, Spider
2020Price when new$332,120US as-tested, Spider
2020Price when new$278,000US Spider, Segestria Borealis
2021Auction sale$251,1002019 600LT roof scoop, 931 miles; incl. premium, Supercars on Sunset
2024Auction sale$175,7782020 Spider, tuned, 15k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$212,6002019 Coupe, 1,300 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$221,0002019 coupe, 1,200 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$201,0002020 Spider, 8k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$217,0002020 Spider Segestria Borealis, 8k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$191,0002020 Spider, 12k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$213,5072019 Spider, 16,435 miles, Collecting Cars
2026Value today$165,000–$221,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “2:42.6 at VIR, plus a Spiral entry record”
    • “5 wins and a Le Mans GT1 one-two”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

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  31. 1,200-Mile 2019 McLaren 600LT Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $221,000 on November 11, 2025 (Lot #219,217) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $201,000 on December 9, 2025 (Lot #222,729) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider Segestria Borealis for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $217,000 on February 26, 2025 (Lot #181,788) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $175,778 on November 24, 2024 (Lot #171,893) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2019 McLaren 600LT Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $212,600 on October 2, 2024 (Lot #165,134) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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