McLAREN M6GT
OVERVIEW
Bruce McLaren dreamed of building a road car like no other. His car would have the world's highest specifications and fastest acceleration, whilst prioritising the safety of drivers and passengers.
The result – a prototype McLaren M6GT, registered OBH 500H, and driven by Bruce himself – was light, low, loud, and unbelievably quick. Its Bartz-tuned Chevrolet engine ensured sparkling performance, with an estimated top speed of 265 kph (165 mph) and a 0-161 kph (0-100 mph) time of eight seconds. Its design included now-familiar elements: butterfly doors, an aerodynamic silhouette and an advanced monocoque structure. The prototype also had some quirky features, such as manually operated lights that were raised and lowered using finger holes in the leading edge of the pods.
OUR INSPIRATION
Bruce McLaren loved the M6GT so much, he used it for commuting and attending race meetings. He longed to turn the prototype into a production vehicle for consumers, so struck a deal with Peter Agg of Trojan, who had built customer racing cars for McLaren.
Sadly, the project to build 250 production cars ended with Bruce's untimely passing, and OBH 500H stands as a testament to his ambition. Twenty-five years later, Bruce McLaren's supercar dream was brought to life in the awe-inspiring McLaren F1. His vision for the M6GT is the genesis for all McLaren's road cars.
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