{"id":636745,"date":"2026-08-14T12:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/636745\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T12:10:21","slug":"mclaren-mcl-6gt-revealed-the-brands-first-manual-supercar-in-34-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/636745\/","title":{"rendered":"McLaren McL 6GT Revealed: The Brand&#8217;s First Manual Supercar In 34 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>McLaren debuts its first manual-transmission car since the F1 in 1992.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The McL 6GT is a modern take on the original M6GT road-car project.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A production version will launch as a new, ultra-exclusive model above McLaren\u2019s core lineup.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Monterey Car Week, McLaren is introducing a new supercar. But this one brings back something the company hasn\u2019t offered in more than three decades: a real manual transmission.<\/p>\n<p>The clunkily named McLaren McL 6GT is inspired by Bruce McLaren\u2019s original M6GT, the unfinished road-car project envisioned by the company\u2019s founder. While the original never made it into production, McLaren says the new McL 6GT will eventually become a production car in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>And unlike most modern supercars, it won\u2019t leave shifting duties entirely to a computer.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786709421_255_16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"McLaren McL 6GT\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo by: McLaren<\/p>\n<p>A Modern Take On The M6GT<\/p>\n<p>The McL 6GT features a manual transmission sending power to the rear wheels, making this the first McLaren with a manual gearbox since the legendary F1 debuted in 1992. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/mclaren\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"2\" data-params=\"%7B%22alias%22%3A%22mclaren%22%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McLaren<\/a> hasn\u2019t released complete powertrain specifications yet, but it confirms the concept uses a V8 internal-combustion engine. That engine is paired with a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque and carbon-fiber bodywork.<\/p>\n<p>Visually, the McL 6GT draws heavily from the M6GT. The original had a low and wide shape, a long roof, and a distinctive Kammback rear end. Those same themes carry over to the new car, albeit with a modern interpretation.<\/p>\n<p>The cabin is embedded directly into the bodywork, while the roof flows directly into the rear deck and engine cover. McLaren also incorporates a modern interpretation of the M6GT&#8217;s distinctive taillights into what it calls the &#8220;Racing Loop&#8221; design element.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786709421_255_16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"McLaren McL 6GT\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photos by: McLaren<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786709421_255_16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"McLaren McL 6GT\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photos by: McLaren<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of smaller Easter eggs, too. Bruce McLaren\u2019s original M6GT license plate has been reimagined as a subtle graphic, while his signature appears in the engine bay. The Speedy Kiwi, one of McLaren\u2019s earliest logos, is also etched onto the fuel filler cap.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, McLaren has taken the same approach, mixing modern digital instrumentation with tactile controls, knurled aluminum switchgear, and a manually operated gear lever designed to provide a more mechanical feel.<\/p>\n<p>And yes, there\u2019s a little Speedy Kiwi worked into the gearstick itself.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motor1.com\/photos\/930748\/mclaren-mcl-6gt\/#8572149_mclaren-mcl-6gt\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo-box\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" data-url=\"\/photos\/930748\/mclaren-mcl-6gt\/#8572149_mclaren-mcl-6gt\" data-thumb=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-src=\"\" data-sub-html=\"McLaren McL 6GT\" data-entity-id=\"8572149\" data-download-url=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786709421_255_16x9-tr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"McLaren McL 6GT\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                    16                                <\/p>\n<p>\n                            Source: McLaren                        <\/p>\n<p>The Return Of Tactile Driving<\/p>\n<p>McLaren says the McL 6GT is meant to emphasize the oft-forgotten art of mechanical driving. That means hydraulic steering rather than a purely electronic setup, physical controls, and, of course, a manual transmission.<\/p>\n<p>But the concept itself is just the preview. A production version is scheduled to arrive in 2028, positioned above McLaren\u2019s current sports car and supercar lineup. While the company neglected to give a price, expect something over one million dollars.<\/p>\n<p>At any rate, the manual McLaren is back. Rejoice!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motor1\u2019s Take:<\/strong> With the manual transmission back in demand, the McL 6GT is exactly the kind of supercar McLaren should be making right now. Even though it\u2019s just a concept, we have high hopes for the production version come 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"comfort-title-large flex gap-spacing-sm-base items-center\">\n<p>\t\tWe want your opinion!\n\t<\/p>\n<p>What would you like to see on Motor1.com?<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/survey\/2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tTake our 3 minute survey.\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"compact-body-medium\">&#8211; The Motor1.com Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"McLaren debuts its first manual-transmission car since the F1 in 1992. 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