Automotive
Thirty years ago, McLaren shocked the motorsport world by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans on its very first attempt. Now, the British automaker is celebrating that landmark 1995 triumph with a limited-edition supercar that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge performance. Meet the 2025 McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition — a hyper-focused homage to the F1 GTR that conquered the Circuit de la Sarthe, limited to just 50 units worldwide.
McLaren’s victory on June 18, 1995, wasn’t just a fluke. The #59 McLaren F1 GTR, driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas, and Masanori Sekiya, crossed the finish line first in a grueling 24-hour battle, with three other F1 GTRs placing in the top five. That one race cemented McLaren’s place among endurance racing legends and secured the brand’s unique motorsport “Triple Crown” — wins at the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Le Mans. The new 750S Le Mans serves as a rolling tribute to that legacy.
Visually, the special edition immediately distinguishes itself from the standard 750S with a number of McLaren Special Operations (MSO) touches. The most notable upgrade is the MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK), which includes a new front bumper with a larger carbon fiber splitter and an aggressive raised rear spoiler with endplates. These aerodynamic enhancements increase downforce by 10 percent, helping the car deliver even more capability on track.
The design cues are rich with motorsport references. Customers can choose between two signature exterior colors: Le Mans Grey, which mimics the 1995 race car’s original paint, or the unmistakable McLaren Orange. A roof scoop, 5-spoke Le Mans-style wheels with a Stealth finish, F1 Gold brake calipers, and painted Le Mans branding reinforce the car’s track pedigree. Every detail, from the gloss black louvres to the titanium exhaust finisher, feels curated to honor McLaren’s racing heritage while pushing the 750S’s design envelope.
Inside, the Le Mans tribute continues with two interior themes. One pairs Carbon Black Alcantara with Dove Grey accents, while the other combines McLaren Orange with the same black Alcantara base. Le Mans logos are debossed into the headrests, matched with branded floormats and a bespoke dedication plaque — reminding occupants that they’re in one of the rarest 750S builds ever made.
Beyond aesthetics, owners still get the high-performance core that makes the 750S a standout in its class. That means a 750 PS (740 horsepower) twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, a carbon fiber Monocage II chassis, and the Proactive Chassis Control III suspension. Already the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the 750S becomes even more track-honed with the HDK additions, offering enthusiasts an experience that’s as much about connection as it is about speed.
Buyers can further personalize their car with exclusive options like carbon fiber exterior components, a Track Brake Upgrade package, and even a plaque commemorating McLaren’s motorsport milestones — including that historic 1995 Le Mans win.
This isn’t the first time McLaren has crafted a Le Mans-themed model. Special versions of the 650S and 720S carried similar inspiration, and both have become collector’s items. Given the limited run of 50 units and its tie to the legendary F1 GTR, the 750S Le Mans Edition is poised to follow the same path — a future classic in the making.
McLaren is also looking forward, not just backward. With its GT3 EVO entries hitting the Le Mans grid in 2025 and a full-blown Hypercar return scheduled for 2027, this special edition marks both a celebration and a statement of intent. The legacy lives on, not only in carbon fiber and horsepower, but in a company that continues to chase victory at the highest level.
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