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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.
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.
Miami Herald
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Lanzante's McLaren F1 GTR Tribute Is Almost Here With The Perfect Name
Lanzante Limited is a fantastic company that can convert Porsche 935 racecars into road-going beasts and put real Formula 1 engines in old sports cars. But now the company wants to create something even more special. As with past projects, its latest creation will be based on an existing vehicle that will be converted into something far more special and exclusive, and the company has now selected a name for its three-seater, which will pay tribute to the Lanzante-run McLaren F1 GTR that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 30 years ago with the race number 59. Just 59 cars will pay tribute to that achievement in 1995, hence the name 95-59. Alongside revealing the name, Lanzante also shared a glimpse of the car, and it looks fantastic. Lanzane has revealed very little about its performance goals for the car, but we do know that a figure of 700 horsepower per ton is being targeted. With limited editions like these, the design and exclusivity are more important than world-beating performance figures, but that target suggests that weight will still be watched closely. The company says that it is focusing on making this a usable supercar, and it'll be more practical than whatever it's based on. That's because, like the F1, the 95-59 will have a three-seat layout with the driver in the center of the cockpit. That interior layout might suggest that the 95-59 is based on the McLaren Speedtail, but that's a 106-unit special edition of its own, and Lanzante would never be able to convince more than half the owners to chop up their special Mac. And although Lanzante wants to offer "extended cruising range," there has been no mention of a hybrid system. The final point to make in this respect is that a company capable of creating cars as exclusive as this would have little trouble remodeling an interior, especially if the base car is affordable (or as affordable as a supercar can be). So what do we think it is? Lanzante's new car is designed by Paul Howse, who was directly involved in the creation of the P1, P1 GTR, and 720S, the latter of which has since been replaced by the almost identical 750S. We think the 95-59 will be based on this 740-hp V8 supercar. The cheaper and less powerful Artura hybrid can't be discounted, but a V6 just doesn't seem like the right fit for something as rare and noteworthy as this. Especially when it looks this crazy. The car is painted Ueno Grey, the same hue as the #59 F1 GTR mentioned at the outset, but what we can see of the design seems to look to the future more than the past. The birds-eye sketch earlier in this article shows a shape reminiscent of the Aston Martin Valhalla, while the taillight design calls to mind the new W1 hypercar (and, by extension, the P1 it references). We'll find out more when the car makes its grand debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10, but the price likely won't be made public. If you haven't been invited to buy one by now, you've probably missed out already. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Lanzante's new 95-59 supercar pays tribute to Le Mans glory
British automotive engineering firm Lanzante has confirmed its new limited-run supercar will be called the 95-59. The name is a nod to the Lanzante-run McLaren F1 GTR that famously won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, while the 59 refers to the number of units planned for production — making this a decidedly rare machine. Details remain scarce, but Lanzante has revealed that the 95-59 will feature a three-seat layout with the driver positioned centrally, echoing the iconic McLaren F1. It will also offer space for luggage and a generous cruising range, pointing to a focus on real-world usability and versatility beyond just raw track performance. The Lanzante 95-59 will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10.
