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McLaren McL 6GT
Technical description:
Model: McL 6GT
Drive: V8
Power: 800 HP
Transmission: six-speed manual
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What's new
The McLaren McL 6GT, shown at Monterey Car Week in the US, previews a new heritage-led model line and is due to reach production in 2028. It is officially a concept for now, but the production car is expected to stay largely unchanged. Its headline feature is the return of a six-speed manual transmission to a McLaren supercar.
This car will not replace any model in McLaren’s current core range. Instead, it will sit in a new and more exclusive category alongside the existing cars. The defining idea is a clearer link with McLaren’s past combined with elements that put more emphasis on driver involvement.
The reference point is the McLaren M6GT prototype of the 1960s, built by company founder Bruce McLaren. That car was intended to channel the success of the McLaren racing team into a road-legal supercar. The new McL 6GT carries that idea into its shape, detailing and cabin layout.
The exterior marks a clear change from McLaren’s current design language. Today’s cars still build on themes introduced with the MP4-12C in 2009, while this concept takes a different direction. Large drop-down headlights, boxy rear haunches and a canopy-style rear glass screen all refer back to the original M6GT in a contemporary form.
- concept debut at Monterey Car Week in the US,
- production planned for 2028,
- a new, more exclusive category within McLaren’s line-up,
- styling links to the 1960s M6GT prototype,
- a six-speed manual gearbox as a central part of the car’s character.
Specifications and technology
McLaren has confirmed a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and carbon-fibre bodywork for the production model. The car will use a V8 engine paired with the manual gearbox. Full performance data has not been released, but the project is presented as one focused on engagement and technical simplicity rather than maximum numbers.
The engine is expected to be related to the new McLaren-developed V8 used in the W1 hypercar, but without the hybrid elements that help the W1 produce 1,257bhp. A more realistic output for the McL 6GT is reportedly around 800bhp. Drive is expected to go only to the rear wheels.
The interior follows the same historical direction as the bodywork. The exposed mechanism at the base of the gear lever and the boxy shape of the knob both recall the M6GT prototype. The Speedy Kiwi emblem also appears, linking the car to Bruce McLaren’s New Zealand heritage and to the model’s special badging.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | carbon-fibre monocoque and carbon-fibre bodywork |
| Engine | V8 |
| Gearbox | six-speed manual |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Estimated output | around 800bhp |
Markets, prices and availability
The production version is scheduled for 2028, while the car shown in Monterey remains a concept that is close to production form. The concept debut took place at Monterey Car Week in the United States. McLaren has not announced an exact reveal date for the production car or a planned production number.
McLaren is using the McL 6GT to support a stronger financial position after a difficult period. The plan described for this car points to selling fewer cars at higher profit. That places the model above the current core cars, but below the most exclusive Ultimate models.
Pricing has not been confirmed, although the McL 6GT is expected to sit between the current core models that start at around £250,000 and Ultimate models such as the W1, which are well into seven figures. Markets, acceleration figures, top speed and final technical details have not been announced. The car’s focus on engagement and simplicity reportedly makes it unlikely to outperform the hybrid-assisted Artura or more expensive models such as the forthcoming 788HS.
Verdict
The McL 6GT gives McLaren a way to create a separate line without replacing its existing range. Its strongest identifiers are the M6GT references, the manual gearbox and the planned 2028 production timing. If the production car keeps those elements, it will be one of the brand’s most driver-focused projects of the coming years.
Frequently asked questions
When is the McLaren McL 6GT premiere or reveal?
The McLaren McL 6GT has already been shown as a concept at Monterey Car Week in the United States. The production version is planned for 2028, but an exact production reveal date has not been announced yet.
When will the McLaren McL 6GT go on sale in the UK?
McLaren plans the production version of the McL 6GT for 2028. A UK on-sale date has not been announced yet.
How much will the McLaren McL 6GT cost?
McLaren has not confirmed the price of the McL 6GT. It is expected to sit between the current core models that start at around £250,000 in the UK and Ultimate models such as the W1, which are well into seven figures.
Should I wait for the McLaren McL 6GT or buy the current model now?
The McL 6GT will not replace any current core McLaren model, but will sit in a new, more exclusive category. Waiting could bring a V8, a six-speed manual gearbox and stronger M6GT heritage links, while current models may be available sooner; a full comparison is not possible until final details are announced.
What engine and drivetrain will the McLaren McL 6GT have?
The McLaren McL 6GT will use a V8 engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. Rear-wheel drive is expected, and output is reportedly around 800 bhp.
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