In a world where hypercars are often synonymous with overcomplication and excessive weight, Lanzante has unveiled a refreshing counterpoint: the 95-59, a three-seat, V8-powered supercar that bridges the past, present, and future of driver-focused engineering. Premiering this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 95-59 is more than just a car—it’s a rolling homage to one of motorsport’s greatest triumphs.
A Name Rooted in Racing Glory
The “95-59” name isn’t arbitrary. It pays direct tribute to the #59 McLaren F1 GTR, run by Lanzante, that clinched overall victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans—an achievement that forever etched the UK-based outfit into endurance racing history. Now, three decades later, Lanzante distills everything it has learned since that win into a road-going machine that channels the soul of the McLaren F1 with a thoroughly modern twist.
Three Seats, One Vision
Like the original F1—and the more recent McLaren Speedtail and GMA T.50—the 95-59 features a central driving position flanked by two passenger seats, emphasizing driving purity and balance. Access to this unique cabin is granted via dihedral doors, reinforcing its McLaren-derived DNA. While Lanzante is keeping much of the interior under wraps, glimpses reveal a minimalist cockpit with physical controls arranged intuitively around—and even above—the driver, harking back to analog racing machines.
Power-to-Weight Masterclass
At the heart of the 95-59 is a McLaren-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, churning out 850 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque. There’s no hybrid system here—just raw combustion power channeled to the rear wheels via a seven-speed Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG). The result? A blistering 0–62 mph time of around 2.5 seconds, and a power-to-weight ratio of 700 hp per tonne—a figure that not only eclipses the original F1 by 158 hp/tonne, but puts it within striking distance of the 1183 hp Ferrari F80.
Lightweight, Laser-Focused
With a target curb weight of just 1,250 kg (2,756 lbs), the 95-59 benefits from a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and full carbon bodywork. The optional LM30 Pack—which includes forged aluminum wheels, titanium exhaust tips, and gold-plated heat shielding—shaves off an additional 20 kg, further sharpening its already scalpel-like dynamics.
Beneath the skin lies a McLaren Monocage chassis, the same carbon structure found under the P1, Senna, and 720S, but adapted by Lanzante to accommodate its unique three-seat layout. A large active rear wing, designed to provide additional downforce under load, ensures the rear stays firmly planted in high-speed corners and straights alike.
Design by a McLaren Mastermind
Styling duties were led by Paul Howse, the designer behind the P1, 570S, and 720S. The result is a familiar yet distinct silhouette, punctuated by aerodynamic sculpting and a bullet-like profile that speaks to both function and form. Painted in Ueno Gray, the same livery worn by the ’95 Le Mans-winning F1 GTR, the 95-59 proudly wears its heritage on its sleeve—despite bearing no McLaren badging.
Howse remarks: “I like to think we’ve created something that is unlike anything else—building its own legacy.”
Limited, But Not Out of Reach
Just 59 examples of the Lanzante 95-59 will be produced, each priced from £1.2 million (approximately $1.63 million USD). While that’s a substantial investment, it undercuts McLaren’s own Speedtail by nearly half and offers a far more exclusive experience than any production supercar currently on the market.
The Legacy Continues
Founder Dean Lanzante described the car as “the result of everything I personally and we, as a business, have learned and experienced over three decades since winning Le Mans.” And with the 95-59, Lanzante isn’t just reviving the spirit of the F1—it’s proving that passion, precision, and performance can still come together in a way that honors the past while setting a new benchmark for the future.
Source: Lanzante
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