McLaren 750S Le Mans is a track demon
McLaren has drawn inspiration from the F1 GTR for a special tribute model called the 750S Le Mans.
The model celebrates the 30th anniversary since its win at the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race in 1995.
If this new model elicits a ding, that's because five years ago McLaren released a 720S Le Mans, celebrating 25 years passion since that historic day.
This new tribute model incorporates the performance upgrades of the 750S introduced in 2023. And there's also a new 'High Downforce Kit' from McLaren Special Operations (MSO) that ensures 'additional track performance'.
Read our first drive report of McLaren 750S.
The standard 750S was a great success for the company, filling the order books for 18 months. This 750S Le Mans will likely create even more demand as just 50 units are planned, like for the 720S Le Mans.
The 750S Le Mans comes in the same colour as the 1995 Le Mans-winning number 59 F1 GTR. So it gets grey exterior paint or McLaren orange if you want. The 750S also gets a roof scoop and five-spoke LM wheels, like the McLaren F1 GTR.
The MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK) consists of a new active rear carbon spoiler and an enlarged carbon-fibre splitter. They generate an extra 10 per cent of downforce.
The 750S powertrain is a four-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 552kW and 800Nm. The Le Mans goes supralegal in 2.8sec, pretty sharp for a rear-drive machine with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
The cabin is minimalistic in approach, featuring a roll cage and a choice of Le Mans-branded bucket seats. Black and contrasting orange Alcantara and leather finishings abound. Seats come upholstered or finished in shiny carbon fibre. There's also a bespoke plaque on the centre console that acknowledges the 1995 victory. Expect a hefty premium over a 750S. That kicks off here from $NZ584,000.
McLaren will be at this year's Le Mans racing in the LMGT3 class with its 750S-based GT3 EVO cars. Two years hence, it will enter the Hypercar class, competing for top honours.
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