McLaren Revives Manual in First Stick-Shift Supercar Since F1
McLaren is bringing back the manual transmission in its first stick-shift supercar since the F1
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McLaren previewed a new concept car, the McL 6GT, featuring a manual transmission. The company announced plans for a production model with a stick-shift V-8 engine, set to release in 2028.
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McLaren has announced the McL 6GT Concept, a stick-shift V-8 hypercar. The car is slated for production in 2028.
The McL 6GT Concept marks McLaren's first manual transmission supercar since the F1, which was produced over 50 years ago. The McLaren McL 6GT Concept was previewed in photos by Robb Report.
MotorTrend notes that the car is a hypercar. CarBuzz notes that the car was 50 years in the making.
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The McLaren McL 6GT Concept in PhotosRobb Report · 75d ago
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McLaren Just Previewed Its First Production Car With a Manual Since the F1robbreport.com · 75d ago
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The McLaren McL 6GT Concept Previews a Stick-Shift V-8 Hypercar for 2028MotorTrend · 75d ago
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McLaren’s New Manual Sports Car Was 50 Years In The MakingCarBuzz · 75d ago
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What is the McLaren McL 6GT Concept?
The McLaren McL 6GT Concept is a stick-shift V-8 hypercar. It is McLaren's first manual transmission supercar since the F1.
When will the McLaren McL 6GT Concept be produced?
The McLaren McL 6GT Concept is slated for production in 2028.
When was the McLaren McL 6GT Concept previewed?
The McLaren McL 6GT Concept was previewed on August 14, 2026.
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