McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT, its first road car with a true manual transmission in more than three decades. The supercar made its global public debut at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, featuring a mid-mounted V8 engine, a six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Production is scheduled for 2028.
The model marks McLaren’s return to traditional three-pedal driving for the first time since the McLaren F1 arrived in 1992.
A Tribute to Bruce McLaren’s Unfinished Vision
The McL 6GT takes its name and inspiration from the M6GT, a road car Bruce McLaren began developing in the late 1960s. Based on the M6A Can-Am racer, the project was intended to become the company’s first true road car and potentially serve as the foundation for a Le Mans racing program.
Bruce McLaren drove the prototype as his personal car, but development ended following his death in 1970. The original vehicle was recently restored using archival drawings, original body molds and period photographs.
The new McL 6GT carries that unfinished vision forward through a modern interpretation of the original concept.
Carbon-Fiber Construction and Driver-Focused Design
The McL 6GT is built around a carbon-fiber monocoque with all-carbon bodywork. Its design prioritizes the connection between driver and machine rather than outright performance.
Key features include hydraulically assisted steering, knurled machined-aluminum controls and a gear lever specifically tuned for its shift feel and throw.
The exterior draws inspiration from the M6A, with a low, wide body, a Kammback tail and a “Racing Loop” taillight motif inspired by the original M6GT.
Heritage details include Bruce McLaren’s signature in the engine bay, the original M6GT registration plate reproduced as a tone-on-tone graphic, and the “Speedy Kiwi” emblem on the fuel cap and gear knob.
McLaren Manual Supercar Set for 2028
The McL 6GT arrives as much of the supercar market has shifted toward dual-clutch transmissions and electrification. Its debut highlights the continued place of manual gearboxes in the supercar segment.
For collectors, the model represents a low-volume, heritage-focused McLaren, with production expected in 2028. Pricing and allocation details have not yet been announced.
With its mid-mounted V8, six-speed manual transmission and design rooted in Bruce McLaren’s original vision, the McL 6GT brings a distinctive piece of the marque’s history into a new generation of road cars.
