Concept revealed 2026 · production targeted for 2028

McLaren McL 6GT

Bruce McLaren's M6GT idea, reinterpreted as a low, wide carbon-fibre V8 sports car with a genuine manual transmission. This is a concept, not a delivered production specification.

Public reveal: August 2026 · MontereyManufacturer announcement
Planned production: 2028 targetManufacturer intention
Powertrain: V8 combustion engineConcept specification
Transmission: True manual · rear-wheel driveConcept specification

Specifications and plans

Sources and dates

Published figures retain their announced, prototype or target status.

Concept powertrain and layout

Engine configuration: Internal-combustion V8; output and capacity not yet publishedConcept announcement · source
Driven wheels: Rear-wheel driveConcept announcement · source
Transmission: Authentic manual; independent reporting describes a six-speed gearboxManufacturer manual confirmed; gear count reported · source
Steering: Hydraulic, selected for analogue driver feedbackConcept presentation · source
Monocoque and body: Carbon-fibre monocoque and carbon-fibre bodyworkConcept presentation · source
Performance targets: 0–100 km/h, top speed, power output and kerb weight not publishedNot announced · source

Design and heritage

Inspiration: Bruce McLaren's original M6GT road-car visionManufacturer history · source
Exterior proportions: Low front end, broad stance and Kammback rearManufacturer presentation · source
Design details: Racing-loop rear lighting, signature in engine bay and Speedy Kiwi fuel fillerManufacturer presentation · source
Cockpit: Tactile switchgear, manually operated shifter, digital instruments and quilted trimManufacturer presentation · source
Concept debut: 2026 Monterey Car Week, CaliforniaManufacturer announcement · source

Production and positioning

Expected series model: Production variant planned from 2028; final specification subject to changeManufacturer plan · source
Market position: A separate highly exclusive model family beyond the core rangeManufacturer plan · source
Confirmed build volume: No manufacturer-confirmed production quantityNot announced · source
Official price: No manufacturer MSRP announcedNot announced · source

More manufacturer photography

McLaren McL 6GT concept interior, manual shifter and driver-focused cockpit · © McLaren Automotive Limited

McLaren McL 6GT concept in red, exterior at the Monterey presentation · © McLaren Automotive Limited

Not yet announced

Definitive engine displacement, output and torque
Factory acceleration, top speed and finished-vehicle kerb/dry weights
Official production quantity, start date, delivery markets and homologation
Manufacturer-confirmed MSRP, options pricing and build status
Verified completed production and resale transactions

Collector outlook

Market value: Not established
SCI rating: Not rated · upcoming

Market evidence and reported estimates

The McL 6GT is a concept. No delivered-series transactions, factory MSRP or completed production numbers are established. Announced allocations are not completed production or resale evidence.

Final specification, actual supply, condition and provenance will matter to future research. No investment-return forecast is assigned.

Reported production run: Circa 500 examples (magazine report, not a McLaren commitment)Independent report · unconfirmed · source
Reported price indication: About US$1.5m (magazine estimate; not official MSRP)Independent estimate · unconfirmed · source

Reported estimates are excluded from official MSRP, production years, market valuation and SCI.

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-10-19.

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