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McLaren's new supercar looks nothing like its other models

McLaren is breaking from its usual design language with a new supercar that features a manual gearbox.

By · Published August 14, 2026 at 13:27 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: The Supercar Blog · Car and Driver · The Drive · netcarshow.com · Autocar.

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The story so far

McLaren has revealed a new supercar that diverges from the design of its other models. The new model is the first McLaren supercar with a manual gearbox since the F1. The teaser images and concept name McL 6GT suggest a return to a classic McLaren design language.

The teaser images show a car with a more traditional, angular design compared to McLaren's recent supercars. The manual gearbox is a significant departure from McLaren's recent focus on automatic transmissions. The Drive and Car and Driver both note the manual gearbox's similarity to the M6GT.

The new supercar has been confirmed to feature a manual gearbox, a detail that has garnered significant attention. The teaser images and concept name have sparked interest in the automotive community. The Supercar Blog and netcarshow.com have published images of the McL 6GT Concept.

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The obvious questions

What is the name of McLaren's new supercar?

The name of McLaren's new supercar has not been officially announced. However, the concept name McL 6GT has been used in coverage.

When will the new McLaren supercar be released?

The release date for the new McLaren supercar has not been announced.

What makes this supercar different from other McLaren models?

This supercar features a manual gearbox, a departure from McLaren's recent focus on automatic transmissions. Additionally, its design language differs from McLaren's other recent models.

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