Rumors are circulating that McLaren is preparing to unveil a new manual supercar at The Quail during Monterey Car Week next month.
The speculation, which originated from The Supercar Blog, suggests the car is internally known as the “P50” and would be an ultra-exclusive hypercar.
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According to the report, the P50 would cost more than the approximately $2.1 million W1 and be limited to fewer than 100 examples.
However, the blog does not cite any sources or provide engineering details.
Where the Rumor Started
Enthusiasts have been discussing the possibility of a manual McLaren on the McLaren Life forums since February 2026.
Some forum members dismissed the idea, while others claimed the rumor had “teeth” and that demand for a three-pedal McLaren had intensified.
As the thread evolved, several members claimed the project would be extraordinarily expensive and produced in very limited numbers.
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One poster hinted that the car should be viewed like Ferrari’s Icona series, dropping a “Top Gun” reference.
Later posts mentioned “Pete Mitchell,” prompting speculation about a link to McLaren’s previously announced collaboration with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division.
No evidence has emerged connecting the rumored car to that partnership, but the references have fueled additional speculation.
Nothing Official Yet
If the rumors prove accurate, the P50 would become McLaren’s first production car with a manual gearbox since the legendary F1.
For now, everything remains firmly in rumor territory. McLaren has made no announcement regarding a new model, a manual transmission, or a Monterey reveal.
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If that changes, The Quail on August 14 could be where one of the industry’s worst-kept secrets finally becomes official.
