McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has released the special edition 650S, built to celebrate the anniversary of this result. Only
50 McLaren 650S Le Mans available globally, with a design inspired by
the race-winning #59 McLaren F1 GTR. Deliveries will commence later this year.
The McLaren 650S Le Mans will be offered as a coupé
only, and will borrow a number of styling enhancements from the iconic
race-winner, most notably the roof-mounted ‘snorkel’ air intake. This
fully-integrated ‘snorkel’ channels airflow to the familiar 3.8-litre twin
turbo V8 engine, while also providing enhanced aural drama within the cabin,
while the front wings feature subtle louvres to reduce pressure over the front
wheels, increasing downforce. The unique ‘Le Mans Edition’ lightweight wheels –
19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the rear – are styled around the design of the
motorsport rims fitted to the 1995 racers. The rims wear the McLaren-developed
Pirelli P Zero™ Corsa tyres and are mounted in front of carbon ceramic brakes
as standard, with McLaren Orange callipers.
Power and torque figures for the McLaren 650S Le Mans remain
unchanged from the standard production model, producing 650 PS and 678
Nm of torque. This sprint from zero to 62 mph is achieved in three
seconds and the top speed is 207 mph.
Visual carbon fibre features throughout the limited edition model,
including the front splitter and rear bumper. The limited edition coupés also
feature MSO-developed extended side blades and the distinctive MSO rear
diffuser. The unique look of the McLaren 650S Le Mans exterior is further
enhanced by the metallic Sarthe Grey exterior paint colour, inspired by the
colour of the race-winning McLaren F1 GTR. A splash of the famous McLaren Orange
in the form of the ‘Le Mans’ logo adorns the wheels and the trailing edge of
the extended MSO door blades, while an internal dedication plate on the door
card identifies the limited nature of the model.
The interior is swathed in black leather and Alcantara®, while a
pair of sports seats are finished in black with contrasting McLaren Orange
Alcantara® in the centre. A Le Mans logo is embossed on the headrest of each
seat, and on the unique floor mats, paying further homage to the anniversary.
The McLaren 650S Le Mans is available globally, priced at £ 244,500,
and deliveried in mid-2015. Owners of the McLaren 650S Le Mans
will receive an exclusive invitation for the owner plus a guest to join McLaren
at a 20th anniversary celebration of the famous victory at the historic Le Mans
circuit courtesy of McLaren.
