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McLaren 750S Le Mans Limited Edition

In 1995, McLaren did something remarkable at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning at the first attempt with McLaren F1 GTR #59. It was a result that the company does not want to forget easily, so they have prepared a limited edition model that pays tribute to this success, the McLaren 750S Le Mans.

The 750S Le Mans is based on the 750S and only 50 units will be produced, as will the special editions based on the 650S and 720S. The lucky ones who will have the opportunity to own this car will be able to choose between Le Mans Gray and McLaren Orange body colors with LM badging on the sides. It is equipped with a High Downforce Kit carbon fiber package that includes a new front bumper splitter, a roof vent, a larger active rear spoiler and underwing vents at the rear, increasing downforce by 10 percent. There are also five-spoke LM wheels with a Stealth finish and brake calipers painted in F1 Gold with a red McLaren logo.

The cockpit is covered in Carbon Black Alcantara and Jet Black Soft Grain leather, while Le Mans badges are sewn into the headrests and floor mats. A unique plaque reminds you that this is a limited edition.

When it comes to the powertrain, McLaren has not changed anything. There is a mid-mounted 4.0-L biturbo V8 engine with 750 hp (552 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.2 seconds and 186 mph (300 km/h) in less than 20 seconds. The top speed that this two-seater can reach is 206 (332 km/h).

Source: McLaren

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McLaren 750S Le Mans Limited Edition
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Nio technology in future McLaren cars

It has been reported that future McLaren electric cars will use Chinese technology, and the reason for this is the merger of the British brand and the company Forseven. In this way, CYVN Holdings, which owns McLaren and 20 percent of the Chinese brand Nio, is bringing China closer to Europe.

The merger with Forseven will give McLaren access to advanced technologies thanks to the recent agreement between Forseven and the Nio brand. It could also be a turning point for the Woking-based brand, combining British know-how with Chinese technologies for electric mobility in a unique blend.

Although McLaren CEO Michael Leiters has always expressed caution about the possibility of the brand’s supercars being fully electric, the new partnership opens the way for possible evolutions, including high-performance hybrids and possibly pure electric cars, precisely by using the knowledge that Nio has acquired over time.

What does McLaren gain from this merger? Well, one of the key aspects of the merger is the expansion of the range. Like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche have done before, McLaren could also introduce a luxury SUV and a sports sedan. This would expand the brand’s offering to existing and new customers without undermining what the brand has built over decades.

Source: McLaren

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Lewis Hamilton’s 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is up for auction

In 2011, McLaren launched the MP4-12C sports car, which was available as a coupe and a retractable hard-top convertible. It was produced until 2014, and 3,400 units left the factory. One of them, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, is up for auction.

This MP4-12C was personally configured by one of the best Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton. He personally participated in the development of the car and chose a Volcano Red exterior, carbon fiber elements such as the spoiler, diffuser and mirror housings, the Stealth Package, and five-spoke Satin Dark Grey wheels. The car is equipped with a MonoCell carbon fiber chassis and the ProActive Chassis Control suspension system.

The interior is Hamilton’s personal choice. It is upholstered in Harissa Red and Black Alcantara with a variety of satin aluminum accents and carbon fiber elements on the sills, wheel arch panels, and the backrests of the electric and heated sports seats. Even the steering wheel is modeled after a Formula 1 wheel.

As for the powertrain, the car is powered by a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

The car has been well maintained by McLaren Monaco and rarely driven, showing just 8,938 kilometers on the odometer at the time of listing.

The auction will take place on May 25, 2025 and the car is estimated to fetch €175,000 – €225,000.

Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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Lewis Hamilton's 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is up for auction