Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Over the past month or so, McLaren has been doing the things its rivals tend to do before they reveal something special. The automaker rebuilt the M6GT road car that founder Bruce McLaren never got to finish, and then rumors began to emerge that McLaren was working on a manual special-edition supercar codenamed P50. Now, McLaren has posted a short teaser clip on Instagram, and it shows not only the M6GT but also fleeting glimpses of Woking's latest creation, which appears to share the same silhouette as the M6GT and, more importantly, its manual transmission. You can watch that clip below.McLaren's social media post gives us no details, only saying that the new creation is inspired by McLaren's legacy and will be revealed on August 14 at 13:00 BST (08:00 ET). That's this coming Friday, indicating the new model will be publicly unveiled as part of the Monterey Car Week celebrations. Since the M6GT was a road car, we expect the same of P50, though we hope it gets a slightly more interesting name. Even so, your chances of seeing one on the freeway will be slim, as some reports claim fewer than 100 examples will be produced. That's a lot more than the M6GT managed, with just three prototypes being made, but those who want McLaren's first manual road car since the F1 went out of production in 1998 will have to pay dearly for the privilege, with some reports claiming the P50 will cost even more than the McLaren W1, which starts at around $2.1 million before options. With retro styling, a short production run, and a manual transmission, buyers will easily be able to sell the P50 on for a profit at auction.Manual Special Editions Are Super TrendyMcLarenThe manual transmission has been making a bit of a comeback in ultra-exclusive cars, with the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, and the Hennessey Blackbird all making their debuts with stick-shift transmissions in 2026. It's unclear if McLaren's manual special edition will be a traditional one like the Blackbird and 911 S/C or a digital recreation like the 12Cilindri Manuale, but either way, it's clear that the ultra-wealthy are clamoring for more engaging experiences, and this will be one of the best. McLaren's "regular" supercars are already considered among the best to drive in each of their respective classes, and adding a trio of pedals and a stick will only make things better. What McLaren isn't known for is sensual design, but with old-school flavor and far less focus on aerodynamic performance, P50 could be the first truly pretty McLaren of the modern era.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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