New McLaren McL 6GT: Inside the design studio reinventing the British supercar
We speak to McLaren design boss Kemal Curic about the new-era McL 6GT, and how he plans to reinvigorate the British supercar company
Kemal Curic is on a mission to reinvent McLaren and reclaim its place among the supercar elite. The McL 6GT concept, showcased at Monterey Car Week, has already garnered attention, and McLaren has announced a production run of 500 customer cars slated for 2028. I had the opportunity to visit McLaren's new design studio in Bicester, Oxfordshire, where Curic and his team are working on the McL 6GT.
The design studio is a spacious, naturally lit space, and Curic and Design Director John Paul Gregory welcomed me into their inner sanctum. Here, they unveiled a film for the McL 6GT, emphasizing its celebration of McLaren's origins while introducing a new philosophy.
Inspired by Bruce McLaren's original M6GT (built in 1969), the McL 6GT aims to provide a fresh perspective on McLaren's design identity. Curic explained that the M6GT served as a guiding star for the new concept, though they aimed to distinguish it from a mere continuation or copy. Every element of the McL 6GT was carefully considered to make it unique, with one of the original M6GT models displayed alongside the clay version of the McL 6GT to inspire the design team.
The McL 6GT represents a step forward for McLaren Automotive, which has struggled to maintain its competitive edge in recent years. With a £500 million investment from Abu Dhabi's CYVN Holdings, McLaren aims to create 1,000 new jobs and upgrade its facilities. The McL 6GT's arrival signals a fresh start for the British supercar manufacturer, as it looks to the future while paying homage to its storied past.
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