McLaren's new hypercar is set for its premier class debut

McLaren has revealed its MCL-HY FIA Hypercar, which will challenge in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027. This model will be developed throughout a rigorous test programme this year - starting with on-track testing in May 2026 - ahead of its homologation in late 2026 or early 2027.

Also unveiled alongside the MCL-HY is the foundation for an exclusive track car derivative: The MCL-HY GTR, which is currently being offered to VIP McLaren clients through the Project: Endurance programme, which sees clients immersed in McLaren Racing’s WEC journey: From testing and development, through to the drama of the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The MCL-HY test car will be developed in a robust 2026 test programme ahead of
homologation

The MCL-HY was presented in a striking 2026 test livery inspired by the McLaren M6A. It is built with a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque chassis and is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 race engine paired with a hybrid MGU system, delivering up to 697bhp to the driven rear axle. Altogether, the hypercar has a minimum weight of 1,030kg.

Engineered in parallel with the race car, the GTR variant has been deliberately developed without the FIA Hypercar's mandated LMDh hybrid system and is powered purely by a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged racing engine that delivers 720bhp.

And with the brand already competing at the pinnacle of Formula One and the NTT IndyCar Series, this hypercar marks McLaren's return to the premier class at Le Mans.