Lanzante's Supercar: An Improved Version of a McLaren | Carscoops

      Lanzante commemorates the 1995 Le Mans-winning F1 GTR and aims for a power-to-weight ratio of 700 hp per ton.

      

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       by Brad Anderson

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      The vehicle will be finished in Ueno Grey, reminiscent of the F1 GTR that secured victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

      It will be based on a McLaren platform, with only 59 units planned for production.

      The design has been crafted by former McLaren designer Paul Howse, featuring extensive use of carbon fiber.

      In just three weeks, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will commence, where British exotic car specialist, Lanzante, will debut a unique supercar known as the 95-59. This model is a homage to the #59 McLaren F1 GTR that triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, marking Lanzante’s first supercar developed in-house, and it has been teased ahead of its launch.

      Initially previewed in March, the 95-59 (pronounced ninety-five, fifty-nine) will utilize an existing McLaren platform. Like the legendary F1 and the contemporary Speedtail, Lanzante’s design features a three-seat layout with a central driving position. Paul Howse, who played a key role in the design of the P1, P1 GTR, and 720S while at McLaren, is responsible for the car's aesthetics.

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      A new teaser image showcases the rear design, clearly exhibiting McLaren influences. It boasts sleek LED taillights that wrap around the body, akin to the P1 hypercar. The 95-59 also seems to include a floating rear wing that is smoothly integrated into the rear bodywork, placed above a centrally located exhaust. Additionally, the teaser reveals an aggressive diffuser and a carbon fiber-dominated exterior.

      Moreover, the original file name of the teaser indicates that the car will be painted in Ueno Grey, the same shade as the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR.

      The earlier teaser provided views of the front, side, and top of the vehicle, exposing an attractive, mid-engined silhouette with a flowing glass roof.

      Lanzante has not disclosed the specific engine that will power this hypercar, but it does aim for a power-to-weight ratio of 700 hp per ton. Notably, it will not be exclusively a track-focused model; according to the company, it will have the capacity to carry luggage and offer an “extended cruising range.”

      Production of the 95-59 will be restricted to just 59 units globally. While no pricing details have been released, it is likely to be considerably more expensive than McLaren’s existing supercars, with the W1 hypercar as a potential exception.