It's been less than a month since McLaren unveiled its latest supercar, the 720S Spider, and the British firm announced the arrival of a new vehicle. This time around it's based on the 600LT, itself a higher performance variant of the 570S. The teasers don't reveal much, but we're probably looking at the convertible version of the 600LT.

2020 McLaren 600LT Spider

McLaren released a short video and a picture of the upcoming supercar, and none of them include solid hints. We've had rumors that McLaren may launch a more hardcore 600LT, but it's definitely too early for such a car, given that the latter arrived only six months ago. It makes more sense for McLaren to introduce the 600LT Spider first anyway.

So, what should we expect? Well, the Spider will be identical to the coupe inside and out. Essentially a Targa-style vehicle, it will have a detachable top so it won't look any different with the roof in place.

The Spider will be similar under the hood as well. Drop-tops are usually slower than coupes, but McLaren's recent Spiders are just as fast, mostly due to being equally light. Expect this entry-level supercar to hit 62 mph in three seconds and exceed 200 mph.

The 600LT Spider will make its global debut on January 16, so make sure you stay tuned for a full review. This is the second McLaren to carry a Longtail badge after the original F1 in the 1990s. The first vehicle, the 675LT, is already sold out. A similar version based on the 720S will probably follow in 2019.

2019 McLaren 600LT drivetrain specifications

Further Reading

Read our full review on the 2019 McLaren 600LT.