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Car and Driver
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Lanzante Honors Its 1995 Le Mans Win with Three-Seat Supercar
Lanzante, which ran the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR, is paying tribute to that icon with a new supercar called the 95-59. The 95-59 appears to be based on the McLaren 750S but features a sleeker and more understated carbon-fiber body. Only 59 examples are planned for production, and pricing will start at well over $1 million. Three-seat supercars honoring the McLaren F1 have, strangely, become a trend. First came the long, streamlined McLaren Speedtail, limited to 106 units and with a claimed top speed of 250 mph. Next, Gordon Murray reimagined his iconic 1990s design with the GMA T.50, which also mirrors the F1 with a naturally aspirated V-12 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. Now there's a new player in this ultra-niche space, the Lanzante 95-59, which debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Lanzante, a small British company specializing in servicing and restoring rare, high-performance vehicles, also has a long history of competing in motorsports. Undoubtedly, its greatest achievement on track came when the Lanzante-run Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing team took overall victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans with a black McLaren F1 GTR. The 95-59 is built to pay tribute to that achievement, and it becomes Lanzante's first creation to wear the company's name and badge, which depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Lanzante According to Lanzante, the 95-59 is based on a "current McLaren platform," and judging by the roofline, it appears to be using the bones of the McLaren 750S. Lanzante reworked the bodywork, with a smoother, subtler front end. The swooping front fenders lead to a deep cut-out below the side window, while the rear end features an adjustable wing that sits above C-shaped taillights and a center-mounted exhaust. The body is entirely made from carbon fiber, with Lanzante aiming to keep the curb weight at around 2700 pounds. Power comes from McLaren's well-known twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, with Lanzante tuning it to 850 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The McLaren 750S, for context, makes 740 hp and 590 pound-feet while weighing in at around 3200 pounds. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Lanzante Lanzante hasn't yet shown off the interior, but the three-seat layout basks in natural sunlight thanks to glass panels in the roof. The name 95-59 references the year Lanzante won Le Mans and the number the triumphant car wore. Only 59 examples are planned for production, and pricing will start at well over $1 million. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Motor 1
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Mamma Mia! This Might Be a Street-Legal Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
Remember the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento? How could you forget? Introduced in 2010, the ultra-limited, Gallardo-based hypercar packed a 5.2-liter V-10 tuned to 562 horsepower, and had carbon-fiber-everything—the chassis, the body, the driveshaft, even the wheels. With all that carbon fiber work, plus no stereo or air conditioning, the Sesto Elemento weighed just 2,202 pounds (or 999 kilograms). Unfortunately, that meant it wasn't street-legal—not that any of the 20 very lucky owners were likely to take their multi-million-dollar hypercar to the grocery store. But at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lanzante—the British tuning shop known for making track cars street legal—may have quietly introduced a street-legal version of the iconic Sesto Elemento. And we're obsessed. Admittedly, there aren't a lot of details on this car (yet). We've reached out to Lanzante in hopes of securing some official info. But a video from the user on TikTok shows the Sesto Elemento driving on public roads in the UK with the caption "Road legal Sesto Elemento." And it does have a real , actual license plate. The car, admittedly, doesn't look all that different from the track-only version introduced in 2020. But we can imagine there are a few hidden modifications under all that carbon that make this Sesto Elemento road-legal, at least in the UK. A second video posted to the Goodwood Festival of Speed's social channels confirms that this car, indeed, does come from Lanzante. The Sesto Elemento in question made a run up the Goodwood Hillclimb late yesterday. As mentioned, we've reached out to Lanzante to confirm that this is indeed the real deal. If this Sesto Elemento is indeed street-legal, it would be a world's first. More From Lanzante Lanzante's New Supercar Has Three Seats and Costs Seven Figures Lanzante LM 25 Edition McLarens Celebrate F1 GTR 1995 Le Mans Win Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
TimesLIVE
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Got a spare R24.6m? Then the new Lanzante 95-59 could be yours
British automotive engineering firm Lanzante has revealed its new limited run 95-59 supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car's cryptic name pays tribute to the Lanzante-run McLaren F1 GTR that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. The '59' refers to the number of units planned for production. Built on a current McLaren platform and clad in exposed 'Ueno Grey' carbon fibre bodywork, the 95-59 features a three-seat layout with the driver positioned centrally — a clear nod to the iconic McLaren F1. It also offers space for luggage and a generous cruising range, giving it real-world usability beyond pure track-day thrills. Tipping the scales at just 1,250kg and riding on staggered lightweight forged aluminium wheels (19" front, 20" rear), the 95-59 is full of interesting design details: dihedral doors, a floating active rear wing, glass roof panels and a centrally mounted titanium exhaust inspired by the 'brutalist organic forms' of the fifth-generation F-22 fighter jet. Hidden from view but just as impressive are Inconel exhaust headers, titanium secondary and tailpipes, titanium body fixings and gold-plated heat shielding throughout the engine bay and exhaust system (another clear homage to the legendary F1). Power comes from a 4.0 l twin-turbocharged V8 producing a claimed 633kW and 880Nm. That gives the 95-59 a power-to-weight ratio of 522kW per tonne. Impressive. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed SSG gearbox. While Lanzante hasn't released any official performance figures yet, expect it to be ludicrously fast — as it should be, given its equally ludicrous £1,020,000 (R24.6m) price tag.
IOL News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Lanzante 95-59 supercar debuts at Goodwood: lighter than a hot hatch, but with 635kW
Lanzante has created its own supercar, the 95-59. Image: Supplied UK engineering firm Lanzante stepped into the spotlight in 1995 when it was tasked by McLaren to prepare the F1 supercar to compete at the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. That car went on to win the endurance race. The company has now created its own supercar, the Lanzante 95-59. It debuts 30 years after that famous win in France. The name 95-59 explains the story of where this latest Lanzante project started out: 95 was the year Lanzante claimed its victory at Le Mans, and 59 was the race number of the winning car. Fittingly, just 59 examples will be produced. The price for each is quoted as £1,020,000, that's about R25m at today's exchange rate. The Lanzante 95-59 is based around an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque. The passenger cell was designed to accommodate three occupants, with the driver placed in the middle of the cabin, just like the famous McLaren F1. The Lanzante 95-59 was designed unashamedly around the driver. Image: Supplied The same treatment has been applied to the F1's spiritual successor, the GMA T.50, as well as the McLaren Speedtail. The company says every decision has been made with the driver as the main focus. As a result of the widespread adoption of lightweight materials, Lanzante is targeting a mass of under 1,300 kg, less than your typical hot hatch. The Lanzante 95-59 is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8. The 4.0-litre unit (which we guess comes from McLaren) is quoted as producing in excess of 635kW (850 hp). A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends 880Nm of torque to the rear axle. Although no performance claims have been made, we'll just assume that the latest member of the supercar club is going to be suitably rapid. The man responsible for the 95-59's design is Paul Howse, the same chap who penned the McLaren P1. '95-59 has a very natural balance to it By its very design, with the driver as the focal point, it works as a piece of design, with symmetry and very natural forms,' explains Howse. 'The design is a continuing development of my design theory, based on the efficiencies of organic shapes, and we have worked hard to deliver something that pushes the boundaries.' The show car, as seen here and debuted, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is finished in the same shade of grey as the race-winner. "95-59 is the result of everything I personally and we, as a business, have learned and experienced over three decades since winning Le Mans," Dean Lanzante enthused. "Crossing the finish line at Le Mans was actually the start of this journey to where Lanzante is now, and we are always looking to push boundaries and perceptions. The original brief of 'Project 95-59' was to create something accessible and useable, for drivers. "Three seats, luggage space, enhanced range; something drivers could, and wanted, to use. We wanted to deliver the same enjoyment and passion of buying and owning a classic car but in a contemporary way. Full focus on what the driver needs and wants, with a blend of modern technologies but pared back to maintain driver focus," Lanzante concluded. Story courtesy of Double Apex
Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Lanzante 95-59 Is A McLaren F1 Reincarnation For The Few
In 1995, a Lanzante-run McLaren F1 GTR wearing #59 won the most prestigious endurance race on the planet. To celebrate, Lanzante has revealed the 95-59, paying tribute to its victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's a McLaren in some ways, from the drab name to the powertrain components, but Lanzante won't say which base car it started with. Considering the amount of work done (even to the chassis), does that matter? Perhaps, so we'll at least rule out what it's not. The 95-59 has a (revised) 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a seven-speed Seamless Shift Gearbox, so that rules out the V6 hybrid Artura as a base, leaving us with the 750S and the GTS. The slotted engine cover of the former seems similar to that of the 95-59, but given that this is a full carbon fiber body with significant alterations to just about every element beneath it, Lanzante could possibly have started with either. So let's talk about what we do know: "over" 850 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque, a target weight of under 2,760 lbs, and a floating active aero rear wing. Oh, and a three-seat layout with a central driving position, like the F1 that inspires it. Lanzante's Goodwood Festival of Speed reveals draw swarms, so this year, we're kept at arm's length while the 95-59 rotates, which made it a little easier to get photos without having showgoers in the foreground, but it also means we can't see inside. Back at the office, Lanzante's press images don't show off the cabin either, so we'll have to see the showpiece of the cabin a little later. But from this distance, the 95-59 looks slippery and sleek, and its body shape is certainly calling the 750S to mind. That's a good thing, because there's a lot of aero to hide, including a simply massive underbody diffuser. In Ueno Grey (the same as the 1995 Le Mans winner), the carbon fiber splitter, diffuser, doors, bumpers, and hood all blend seamlessly, and even the repositioned wing mirrors feel cohesive to the overall design. Of course, each of the 59 buyers who choose to drop a fortune on a car like this will be free to explore their own creativity, but with Paul Howse of P1 and 720S fame penning the 95-59, it's always going to have McLaren flavor, albeit seasoned to Lanzante's taste. Speaking of, we're looking at the optional LM30 Pack. Lanzante emphasizes that the 95-59 can "comfortably accommodate three occupants" and is "capable of extended cruising with luggage space," so there will surely be those who lean into the luxury appeal of this car. For the rest, the LM30 (Le Mans, 30 years ago) Pack is how that featherweight curb weight is achieved, saving some 44 lbs. The package delivers forged aluminum wheels, Inconel exhaust headers (with the rest of the exhaust made of titanium), gold-plated heat shielding for the bay and the exhaust, and titanium body hardware. The package also adds small badges to the body, and inside, a map of the Circuit de la Sarthe is embossed in the driver seat headrest. Lanzante also fits a scrutineer-style plaque to ram home the motorsport inspiration behind this car. Hopefully, that will encourage buyers to thrash their 95-59s as often as possible, and the company highlights clear rear visibility and that buyers should have the notion that they're buying a classic car in the modern age. With a price of £1,020,000, or $1.38 million (plus taxes), it's not the sort of car you'd want to abuse, but it's also not so expensive that it'll crown the average buyer's collection. Still, the low volume will make it an exceedingly rare sight anywhere in the world. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
