McLaren has unveiled the MCL-HY GTR, a road-going version of the car that will compete at Le Mans from 2027. It is derived from the MCL-HY LMDh from the WEC and pays homage to the 1995 F1 GTR. Its design evokes Bruce McLaren's Can-Am cars, but there's a catch: it is not road-homologated, only for the track. A tradition we already saw with the F1 LM.
Twin-turbo V6 without a plug: the mechanics of the road-going GTR 🏎️
The MCL-HY GTR mounts the same 2.9 twin-turbo V6 block as its racing sibling, but with a key difference: in the road version it delivers 730 hp and lacks hybridization, while the competition version is hybrid and delivers 707 hp. It includes ABS, traction control, and driving modes so any enthusiast can lap on a circuit without needing to be a professional driver. The chassis and aerodynamics are almost identical to the LMDh, making it a pure and hardcore track machine.
Homologated for the track: McLaren's little white lie 🏁
McLaren says it's a road-going version, but don't be fooled: it has no license plate, no road lights, and it won't pass the MOT, not a chance. It's a track car with Le Mans pedigree, ideal for those who want to feel like WEC drivers without leaving the circuit. That said, if you want to go buy bread, better look for another model. Or call an Uber.