McLaren's New Supercar Brings Back The Manual After 34 Years
McLaren has officially introduced the McL 6GT, the brand's first vehicle equipped with a manual gearbox since the 1992 F1 model.
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The story so far
Motor1.com established that the McL 6GT marks the return of a manual transmission to the McLaren lineup after a 34-year hiatus. Top Gear confirms this transition represents the first time the manufacturer has utilized a stick-shift configuration since the 1992 F1. The development serves as a pivot for the brand, which has utilized other transmission technologies for over three decades.
Yahoo Finance reports the supercar is priced at $1.5 million. Client reception is described as incredible. Road & Track and Car and Driver have released comprehensive photographic galleries documenting the vehicle's design from multiple angles, highlighting the sleek aesthetic of the new model alongside its mechanical shift to a manual gearbox.
Coverage currently aligns on the vehicle’s specifications and the historical timeline of the gearbox reintroduction. No information regarding production volume or delivery schedules has been provided. The current state reflects an official unveiling of the model with confirmed pricing and visual documentation available to the public.
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- Gallery: 2028 McLaren McL 6GT Photos Autoweek · 5h ago
- McLaren's new manual supercar will cost $1.5 million, and client reaction has been 'incredible,' CEO says Yahoo Finance · 5h ago
- Photo Gallery: See McLaren’s Stick-Shift MCL 6GT Supercar from Every Angle Road & Track · 5h ago
- Better Late Than Never: McLaren Brings Back a Manual Gearbox with the Sleek McL 6GT Car and Driver · 5h ago
- This is the new McL 6GT: the first manual McLaren since 1992’s F1 Top Gear · 5h ago
- McLaren's New Supercar Brings Back The Manual After 34 Years Motor1.com · 5h ago
The obvious questions
What is the name of the new car?
The new model is identified as the McL 6GT.
When was the last time McLaren featured a manual gearbox?
The last manual gearbox offered by McLaren was in the 1992 F1 model.
What is the price of the McL 6GT?
The vehicle is priced at $1.5 million.
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