2028 McLaren McL 6GT Oozes Classic Can-Am Aura

Three pedals and a stick.

Among the noise of Monterey Car Week, McLaren dropped a brand-new, mid-engine V8 supercar featuring an authentic manual transmission.

Meet the McL 6GT.

It marks the first time a McLaren has offered three pedals since the Gordon Murray-penned F1 arrived in 1992. Named in honor of founder Bruce McLaren’s aborted 1960s road-car project—the M6GT—this machine bridges decades of the automaker's history with a production commitment for 2028.

Rather than chasing millisecond gear shifts through dual-clutch automatics, the McL 6GT prioritizes tactile feedback.

Power comes from an unhybridized, twin-turbo V8 that sends all of its undisclosed horses strictly to the rear wheels. The six-speed stick shift features a custom-engineered throw and a mechanical linkage built for weight engagement and feel, set against boxed-quilted upholstery. The tactile, knurled switchgear is designed to bridge 20th-century ergonomics with modern design.

McLaren throws back so hard it even ditched electronic power steering in favor of hydraulics to preserve pure road feel through the front tires, all built around a full carbon-fiber monocoque clad in hand-laid carbon bodywork.

The vintage "Speedy Kiwi" logo features on the steering wheel, is etched into the fuel filler cap, and integrated into the top of the gearshift, while Bruce McLaren's personal signature appears on the engine bay cover. A subtle graphic tribute to the original M6GT's road license plate sits on the rear bodywork.

While officially a concept in Monterey, McLaren confirms the production-spec McL 6GT will land in 2028. Positioned above the brand's standard series-production lineup, official pricing remains under wraps, though the receipt is expected to comfortably clear seven figures.

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