McLaren presented the McL 6GT during 2026 Monterey Car Week as a concept previewing a production model planned for 2028.

Bruce McLaren originally envisioned the M6GT as a roadgoing expression of the brand’s Can-Am racing expertise, though the project never progressed to full production. Decades later, McLaren is revisiting that vision with the McL 6GT, a production-intent supercar centered on lightweight carbon-fiber construction, V8 performance, rear-wheel drive, and a true manual transmission. Scheduled for production in 2028, the limited-volume model prioritizes driver engagement and a more analog connection behind the wheel.

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McLaren M6GT vs 2028 McLaren McL 6GT

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What Sets the 2028 McLaren McL 6GT Apart

McLaren distinguishes the 2028 McL 6GT through a rare combination of analog driver engagement, lightweight engineering, and design inspired by the brand’s earliest road car ambitions. Key features that define its character include:

• First manual transmission McLaren road car since the McLaren F1
• Modern continuation of Bruce McLaren's original M6GT vision
• Six-speed gearbox with exposed mechanical linkage
• Rear Wheel Drive and hydraulic steering for direct driver involvement
• Clean, low drag bodywork influenced by 1960s sports prototypes

2028 McLaren McL 6GT Features

2028 McLaren McL 6GT Specs, Engine, and Performance

McLaren designed the McL 6GT around physical feedback rather than a contest for the quickest benchmark. Final engine output and performance figures have not yet been announced. This is what we know:

• Mid-mounted V8 internal-combustion engine
• Authentic six-speed manual transmission
• Rear Wheel Drive configuration
• Hydraulic steering engineered for direct feedback
• Carbon fiber monocoque and carbon fiber exterior panels

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2028 McLaren McL 6GT Exterior

Long, uninterrupted surfaces distinguish the McL 6GT from the more technical visual language of recent McLaren models. A low nose, compact greenhouse, swelling rear fenders, and Kammback tail create a form rooted in the M6A and M6GT while modern airflow management is integrated discreetly into the body.

• Low, wide proportions inspired by the M6A Can-Am race car
• Carbon fiber bodywork over a lightweight carbon monocoque
• Oversized front lamp forms referencing the original M6GT
• Racing Loop motif repeated across lighting, intakes, vents, and exhaust outlets

McLaren McL 6GT Interior

Driver engagement defines the two-seat cabin. Materials and controls make the car's mechanical character visible and tangible, combining exposed carbon fiber with quilted Alcantara, machined metal, and carefully positioned primary controls.

• Exposed linkage gear lever designed for precise feel and shift travel
• Boxed quilted Alcantara inspired by the original M6GT cabin
• Knurled, machined aluminum switchgear
• Exposed gloss carbon fiber structural surfaces
• Speedy Kiwi detailing integrated into the gear lever and cabin graphics

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2028 McLaren McL 6GT Infotainment & Tech

McLaren has revealed selected driver interface details but has not announced the McL 6GT's complete infotainment, connectivity, audio, or driver assistance specification. Known technology keeps essential information close to the driver's sightline without overwhelming the analog experience.

• Digital instrument display integrated with the steering wheel
• Steering wheel controls for suspension and performance settings
• Modern instrumentation designed for immediate visual clarity
• Tactile physical switchgear for key vehicle functions
• Additional infotainment and connectivity details to be announced

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