McLaren Unveils MCLHY Hypercar for 2027 WEC

McLaren Racing has unveiled the MCLHY FIA Hypercar, set to compete in the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship starting in 2027, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer also revealed a track-only customer version, the MCLHY GTR, designed for select private buyers.

The MCLHY adheres to Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) regulations, featuring a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine paired with a hybrid system that delivers up to 697 horsepower while meeting the class minimum weight of 1,030 kilograms. In contrast, the GTR forgoes the hybrid components, relying solely on the V6 for 720 horsepower and a lighter curb weight expected to fall below 1,000 kilograms. Both cars share a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and similar aggressive aerodynamics, including oversized carbon-fiber elements, a long wheelbase, and distinctive features like fender holes exposing slick tires and slim LED taillights.

The Hypercar's debut livery draws inspiration from the McLaren M6A, the 1960s Can-Am champion built and raced by company founder Bruce McLaren, who had aspired to return to Le Mans. McLaren described the design as carrying forward that unfulfilled ambition. Testing...