McLaren returns to Le Mans in 2027 with Project: Endurance track car
McLaren's Project: Endurance track car for Le Mans return in 2027
McLaren returns to Le Mans in 2027 with Project: Endurance track car
McLaren is set to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027 with an LMDh car and offer a customer track version, Project: Endurance, featuring a V6 engine and exclusive support.
2026-03-03T19:56:21+03:00
2026-03-03T19:56:21+03:00
2026-03-03T19:56:21+03:00
McLaren is making a comeback to the top class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, while simultaneously developing a customer track version of the car under the codename Project: Endurance.While the WEC race car will comply with LMDh regulations and feature a hybrid powertrain, the private owner version will lose the electric component. It will retain a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 as its foundation.The project is being developed jointly by McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing divisions. For customers, adapted settings are promised—a more flexible traction control system, ABS, and individual power maps to make the car suitable for track days, not just professional drivers.Buyers will receive a bonus: a two-year support program including simulator training, sessions with factory instructors, and VIP access to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans race.Production numbers and price have not been disclosed yet, but the model will be available exclusively by invitation to a limited circle of clients. Deliveries are expected in the second half of 2027.
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McLaren's Project: Endurance track car for Le Mans return in 2027
McLaren is set to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027 with an LMDh car and offer a customer track version, Project: Endurance, featuring a V6 engine and exclusive support.
Michael Powers, Editor
McLaren is making a comeback to the top class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, while simultaneously developing a customer track version of the car under the codename Project: Endurance.
While the WEC race car will comply with LMDh regulations and feature a hybrid powertrain, the private owner version will lose the electric component. It will retain a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 as its foundation.
The project is being developed jointly by McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing divisions. For customers, adapted settings are promised—a more flexible traction control system, ABS, and individual power maps to make the car suitable for track days, not just professional drivers.
Buyers will receive a bonus: a two-year support program including simulator training, sessions with factory instructors, and VIP access to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
Production numbers and price have not been disclosed yet, but the model will be available exclusively by invitation to a limited circle of clients. Deliveries are expected in the second half of 2027.
