McLaren has revealed a limited-edition version of the 750S to commemorate one of its greatest motorsport achievements – overall victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans. Just 50 examples of the Le Mans Edition will be built, each designed to echo the look and spirit of the legendary #59 F1 GTR that took the chequered flag three decades ago.

The 18th of June 1995 is etched into McLaren’s history. On its first appearance at Le Mans as a constructor, the team not only took the overall win with the #59 F1 GTR, but placed four cars in the top five. It was a result few expected, least of all Gordon Murray, who was steadfast in his declaration the F1 was designed with the sole purpose of being a road-going supercar, with no intention of going racing. The 750S Le Mans Edition celebrates that success while also looking ahead to McLaren’s return to top-class Le Mans racing in 2027.

Rather than a radical overhaul, the Le Mans Edition builds on the already potent 750S with a series of focused tweaks, largely shaped by McLaren Special Operations. The most significant of those is the MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK), a new aero package that subtly shifts the car’s silhouette and improves aerodynamic performance. A taller active rear spoiler in gloss carbon fibre works in tandem with a deeper front splitter and reprofiled under-wing section. Together, they produce around 10 per cent more downforce than the standard car.

Aside from the HDK, additional visual drama comes by way of a choice of two paint finishes – Le Mans Grey, the same shade worn by the 1995 winner, or the more familiar McLaren Orange, a colour inseparable from the later F1 LM road car. Evocative five-spoke LM wheels with a stealth grey finish, a prominent roof scoop, gold brake calipers, and scattered Le Mans branding complete the hallmarks. 

The interior bears a more restrained approach. Carbon Black Alcantara is standard, with contrast colours available in either Dove Grey or McLaren Orange. Detailing includes debossed headrests, bespoke floormats, and a numbered dedication plaque. A multitude of carbon fibre packs are also available for those who want to add lightness. There’s also a unique plaque in the front luggage compartment that lists not only the 1995 win but also McLaren’s rare Triple Crown achievement: Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500, and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Under the skin, there are no major mechanical changes. The 4.0-litre 740bhp twin-turbocharged V8 remains untouched, and so does the carbon Monocage II chassis structure and Proactive Chassis Control III suspension. But were any needed? The standard car’s abundance of balance, feedback and sheer pace have already been well documented. 

For regular track day goers, McLaren offers a ‘Track Brake Upgrade’ via the options list, which comprises 390mm carbon ceramic discs and monobloc callipers. The discs take seven times longer to make than a conventional carbon ceramic component, but the finished items are 60% stronger with four times the thermal conductivity. 

Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, McLaren’s Chief Commercial Officer, called the car both a tribute and a harbinger of what’s to come. “The 750S Le Mans marks not just 30 years since our debut victory in the iconic race but an exciting time for the brand, with McLaren GT3 EVO cars competing in this year’s race and the announcement of our return to the Hypercar class in 2027,” he said. “This exclusive 750S is the first McLaren Le Mans edition since the F1 LM to feature HDK aerodynamic enhancements and is set to become one of our most sought-after supercars.”

The McLaren 750S Le Mans Edition follows in the slipstream of the Artura and 750S MCL38 Celebration Editions earlier this year. Pricing is yet to be determined for the run of 50, but expect it to be north of £330,000.