McLaren 750S JC96 is '90s Rad and a Tribute for Japan
McLaren has introduced a Japan-only limited-edition of the 750S supercar, called the JC96, that’s a tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR race cars that won the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) in 1996.
JGTC is what the Super GT series was called in the 1990s and very early 2000s. It’s one of the most iconic racing series in the world, and easily Japan’s most popular motorsports competition. The 1996 race year was a rarity as the top rung of the series, GT500, was won by a foreign automaker, McLaren, campaigned by Team Goh.
McLaren 750S JC96: All the Details
McLaren 750S JT96
The brand will only be making 61 cars, a number chosen as it was the race number on the championship winning car. Available only in Japan, the car has a unique paint job that is a homage to the livery of the Team Goh F1 GTRs that competed in that 1996 JGTC season. Key to the exterior design is a ‘Tiger Stripe’ that’s available in Memphis Red, Titanium Silver, Ice White and Graphite Grey.
Other highlights include ultra-lightweight 15-spoke forged alloy wheels, some F1 GTR inspired interior features, gold brake calipers, and McLaren’s High Downforce Kit (HDK). In fact, since the special edition 750S can be had a coupe or spider (convertible), this is the first time the HDK is available on an open-top McLaren.
“The 750S JC96 is our love letter to McLaren in Japan. Our Japanese clients demand track-inspired performance but without compromising on the tailor-made personalisation and attention to detail that truly makes a McLaren their McLaren. The 750S JC96 blends these demands perfectly, while offering for the first time the enhanced track performance of the MSO HDK with the sensations delivered by a benchmark beating convertible supercar for those who opt for a 750S JC96 Spider.” said Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Automotive
Full Special Edition Details
Here is everything the Japan-only McLaren 750S JC96 will include:
Exterior
- 750S MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK) including body coloured revised front bumper, Gloss Black enlarged carbon fibre front splitter, Gloss Black raised carbon fibre active rear spoiler, body colour underwing panel with Gloss Black louvres
- Delta 15-spoke Ultra-Lightweight Forged Allow Wheel in Silver
- F1 Gold Brake Calipers with Red McLaren Logo
- Body Colour Carbon Fibre Front Fenders with Gloss Black Carbon Fibre Louvres
- Gloss Black Exterior Details Pack
- Painted Details on Wing Endplates, Front Splitter, and Door Mirror Casings in a choice of Memphis Red, Ice White, Titanium Silver, Graphite Grey
- Painted JC96 Branding
- Central-exit Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust with Natural Titanium Exhaust Finisher
- Gloss Black Roof with glazed C-pillar
- Gloss Black Rear Bumper Lower & Diffuser
- McLaren Vehicle Badging in Chrome Finish
Interior
- JC96 Performance full Alcantara® interior; Carbon Black with Carbon Black, Carbon Black with Bright Red Contrast Stitching, Dove Grey with Carbon Black
- JC96 Embroidered Headrest Branding
- F1-inspired Pedal Set in Gold Finish with JC96 Branding
- JC96 Dedication Plaque in Gold finish
- Gold finish Brightwork on Drive Select (DNR) Switches
- Armrest Branding with JC96 Logo
- Steering Wheel Clasp and Extended Metal Gearshift Paddles in Brushed Dark Titanium
- Brightwork – Brushed Dark Titanium (Infotainment Surround, DNR Surround, Door Applique, Air Vent Bezels)
- 12 Colour Interior Ambient Lighting
- Engine Bay Lighting
- Alcantara® Sill Trim
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