McLaren’s Special Operations division have announced that a special edition 650S Le Mans edition will be launched to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the McLaren F1 GTR victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The design 650S Le Mans was inspired by the race-winning chassis of the famous #01R McLaren F1 GTR that featured in Le Mans and was a collaborative effort between McLarens special operations division and Peter Stevens – the designer of the iconic McLaren F1.
Only 50 of the limited edition 650S Le Mans will be made and will be offered as a coupé only. The fully-integrated ‘snorkel’ featured on the car will channel airflow to the familiar 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine. McLaren say it will also provide “enhanced aural drama within the cabin, while the front wings feature subtle louvres to reduce pressure over the front wheels, increasing downforce.”
Power and torque figures for the McLaren 650S Le Mans remain unchanged from the standard production model, producing 650PS (641 bhp) and 678 Nm (500 lb ft.) of torque. The Supercar will sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just three seconds and will reach a top speed of 207 mph.
Other changes on this exclusive ‘Le Mans Edition’ include the addition of new lightweight wheels – 19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the rear – and 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.
Like most new McLarens carbon fibre panels are apparent throughout and the limited edition coupés also feature MSO-developed extended side blades and the distinctive MSO rear diffuser. The outward appearance of the McLaren 650S Le Mans 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 can be found on the door card and identifies the limited edition model number of the car.
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 priced at £244,500, and deliveries will commence 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.
