McLaren Brings Back the Manual Gearbox With the McL 6GT
McLaren has revealed the McL 6GT, a new limited-production supercar with a six-speed manual gearbox in a road car. McLaren last did this with the F1, back in 1992.
The car was unveiled at Monterey Car Week in California. It's being shown as a concept for now, but McLaren has confirmed production for 2028. It will be the first model in a new, exclusive line positioned above the brand's regular sports car range.
The McL 6GT pays tribute to Bruce McLaren's late-1960s M6GT road car project. It combines a lightweight carbon-fibre structure and bodywork with design cues borrowed from the original M6GT and the M6A Can-Am racer. The car gets a low, sleek profile and a Kamm-style rear. Several retro details echo the founder's original vision.
Engine and Driving Feel
Power comes from a V8 engine driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. McLaren has not disclosed official power or performance figures yet.
Driver engagement sits at the centre of the whole project. The McL 6GT uses hydraulic steering along with tactile physical controls and visible mechanical components to give a more direct, mechanical driving feel. Bruce McLaren's own signature appears in the engine bay. The historic Speedy Kiwi logo shows up on the fuel filler and other parts too.
Availability in Nepal
McLaren has not announced Nepal availability, price or a launch timeline for the McL 6GT. It remains an international halo model for now. Whether manual, analogue supercars still have a future is an open question, and this car makes its own case for an answer.
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