Even though McLaren’s name carries a lot of weight, the Brits don’t have nearly as much road car history as their Italian or German rivals, having only returned to making street vehicles in 2011. This fresh approach has its benefits, such as the company’s electrification-friendly attitude, which has also moved into online car culture, as this rendering of a hybridized 675LT done for Korean hip-hop and R&B record label AOMG demonstrates.
Starting with the hybrid P1 that was part of the OG Holy Trinity of hybrid hypercars launched early last decade, McLaren mixed its uncompromising performance attitude with electric assistance. However, its LT (Longtail) models, which feel just as good on the track as they do on the road, haven’t been mixed with batteries in the real world.
Of course, that is only more of a reason for Khyzyl Saleem (aka the_kyza), one of the world’s top digital artists, to gift this 675LT with some electric muscle.
The Woking automaker’s said fresh start gave it the opportunity to build a noticeable part of its model range based on the derivatives of the Le Mans-winning F1 icon of the late 1990s. Case in point with the track-focused 675LT, which dropped like a hammer back in 2015, offering one of the most focused driving experiences on the market and giving the Ferrari 488 Pista a run for its money.
And while McLaren designs are some of the most extreme on the market, being focused on channeling air like few others, Kyza took it to a whole different level. As such, there are plenty of missing body panels, with these exposing the tech-straodinay nature of the digital supercar.
The wacky battery stacks are for the eyes only
We can still see the cheeky, high-mounted exhaust at the back, which means the 675 PS twin-turbo 3.8L factory V8 is very much present. However, as mentioned, you can expect this to be aided by some EV magic.
Of course, the… battery stacks shooting towards the sky are there just for the show, as mounting such heavy components that high would seriously affect the handling.
The semi-opaque aerodiscs fitted to the wheels seem to be at the forefront of a growing trend, while the minimalist LED lighting can always be viewed as weight reduction, one of Mclaren’s favorite spells.
As for the connection to the South Korean entertainment industry, there’s more to this pixel build than simply mentioning the name of AMOG (aka Above Ordinary Music Group), which is arguably the country’s top hip-hop and R&B label.
Look below it, as well as on those faux batteries and you’ll notice the Peaches label. This is a group of South Korean artists that have a special place in their hearts for cars, having come to the 2021 SEMA show to spread their message, promising some captivating collabs for the future.
And given that both South Korean cars and music are now a force to be reckoned with, we’re looking forward to fresh releases of the sort.
