McLaren's Limited-Production McL 6GT Gets a ManualMcLarenMcLaren is reaching deep into its history for its newest supercar, unveiling the McL 6GT at Monterey Car Week as a modern interpretation of the M6GT that company founder Bruce McLaren hoped to put into production more than half a century ago.The concept previews a limited-production model scheduled for 2028. McLaren is positioning the car as an exclusive offering outside its regular supercar lineup.Perhaps the biggest news for enthusiasts, the McL 6GT pairs V8 power with a true manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. It will be McLaren's first manual-transmission road car since the F1 debuted in 1992. McLaren hasn't yet disclosed horsepower, displacement, or performance figures.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe inspiration comes from the M6GT, a road-going derivative of McLaren's M6A Can-Am racer developed in the late 1960s. Bruce McLaren had intended to put the M6GT into production, but the project never progressed beyond a handful of examples before his death in 1970. McLaren drove one himself, and the automaker says it considers the car the starting point for its road-car ambitions.Those roots are readily apparent in the McL 6GT. The car sits exceptionally low and wide, with a low nose, flowing roof and Kammback tail inspired by 1960s sports prototypes. Design details also reference Bruce McLaren's personal M6GT.McLarenUnderneath, however, construction is thoroughly modern. The McL 6GT uses a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque and carbon-fiber bodywork, continuing a construction philosophy that has defined McLaren's modern road cars.McLaren insists the emphasis is less on chasing outright numbers than creating a more mechanical driving experience. McLaren has specified hydraulic steering, physical switchgear, and a conventional clutch pedal and gearshift. The shifter incorporates exposed titanium linkage and a three-dimensional version of McLaren's historic Speedy Kiwi emblem.McLarenInside, exposed carbon fiber is mixed with heritage-inspired touches, including a modern interpretation of the original M6GT's quilted upholstery. Digital instrumentation remains, but McLaren says the cabin prioritizes tactile controls and straightforward driver interaction.McLaren Special Operations had already revisited the M6GT earlier this year, displaying a meticulously reconstructed example at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.