McLaren has built a special-edition 650S to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company’s F1 GTR victory at the 24 Hour of Le Mans.
Five McLaren F1 GTRs finished the 1995 race, notably accounting for four of the top five positions. The company previously honored the achievement with a series of five cars badged the McLaren F1 LM.
Five McLaren F1 GTRs finished the 1995 race, notably accounting for four of the top five positions. The company previously honored the achievement with a series of five cars badged the McLaren F1 LM.
The tradition has now been carried on to the current model lineup, with a limited run of 650S Le Mans Edition builds. The package pays homage to the F1 GTR, complete with an iconic roof-mounted ‘snorkel’ air intake and unique wheels that mimic the motorsport rims on the 1995 racers.
“The design of the McLaren F1 rewrote the rulebook. It was intended to offer the ultimate, no compromise road driving experience,” says McLaren F1 designer Peter Stevens. “The fact that it was transformed into a racer, and a race winner, was true testament to the strength and integrity of the original design, which is something I am very proud of.”
Only 50 examples of the 650S Le Mans will be built, each with a price tag around $371,500 USD.
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