Lanzante has confirmed a High Downforce Kit (HDK) for the 95-59, its three-seat tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR that won Le Mans in 1995. The package adds a fixed rear wing and a roof-mounted air intake to a car that already makes more than 850 hp from a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Only 59 cars will be built, and the HDK is offered on the later build slots.
Lanzante 95-59 HDK Price
Lanzante has not published a separate price for the HDK. The base car is quoted at around £1.2 million by evo, a figure that includes the donor McLaren 750S. That is roughly $1.6 million or €1.4 million (estimate at current exchange rates). Other outlets report slightly different numbers: Motor1 lists £1,020,000 before taxes, duPont REGISTRY £1.3 million. The HDK will add to that, but the cost has not been disclosed.
In August, evo reported that about half of the 59 build slots were already allocated. Production starts in early 2027 and is planned to run for roughly two years.
What the High Downforce Kit Adds
Lanzante officially lists two parts for the high-downforce option: a fixed rear wing and a roof-mounted air intake. According to Autonext, which covered the new renderings on September 27, the kit also brings a reworked front bumper, a bonnet with extra vents and carbon side skirts. A new five-spoke centre-lock wheel design was shown with the kit.
Lanzante has not given a downforce figure, and it has not said whether the fixed wing fully replaces the standard active wing. Evo reports that the rest of the technical specification is the same as the standard car. The HDK is an aero and styling package, not a power upgrade.
Why the HDK Matters: A McLaren F1 Rarity
The name comes straight from McLaren history. Around 2000, McLaren offered a High Downforce Kit for customer McLaren F1 road cars, with a fixed rear wing inspired by the F1 LM and GTR race cars. Only a small number of cars received it — reportedly eight. Today, HDK-spec F1s are among the most valuable McLarens in existence.
Lanzante knows these cars better than almost anyone. The company from Petersfield, Hampshire, prepared and ran the #59 McLaren F1 GTR that won the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours, and it has serviced F1s ever since. The name 95-59 combines the year and the race number, and the car marks the 30th anniversary of that win.
850 HP Twin-Turbo V8 and a Central Driving Seat
The 95-59 is built around a carbon fibre monocoque with a three-seat layout: the driver sits in the centre and two passengers sit slightly behind on either side. Power comes from a McLaren 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with more than 850 hp and 880 N·m (649 lb-ft), sent to the rear wheels through a 7-speed SSG dual-clutch gearbox. There is no hybrid system.
Target weight is 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) with the optional LM30 Edition lightweight pack, which gives about 700 hp per tonne. Reported performance figures are 0–62 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h); Lanzante has not confirmed them on its own site. The body was designed by Paul Howse, formerly of McLaren Automotive, where he worked on the P1.
For comparison, the other modern F1 heirs take a different path: the Gordon Murray S1 uses a naturally aspirated V12 and a manual gearbox, and the Hennessey Blackbird a naturally aspirated V8. The 95-59 is the only one of the three with turbocharging and the only one built by the team that won Le Mans with the F1.
From Goodwood Concept to Monterey
The 95-59 was first shown as a concept at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The XP prototype completed its first customer drive in March 2026, and the car made its dynamic debut at Goodwood's 83rd Members' Meeting. It ran on the hill at the Festival of Speed in July 2026. On August 14, 2026, at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, it appeared in the US for the first time with the fixed wing and roof scoop. New HDK renderings followed in late September.
Lanzante 95-59 HDK Specifications
| Specification | Lanzante 95-59 (HDK option) |
|---|---|
| Engine | McLaren 4.0L twin-turbo V8, mid-mounted, no hybrid |
| Power | 850+ hp |
| Torque | 880 N·m (649 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 7-speed SSG dual-clutch, rear-wheel drive |
| 0–62 mph | 2.8 seconds (reported) |
| Top Speed | 205 mph (330 km/h, reported) |
| Target Weight | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) with LM30 Edition pack |
| Power-to-Weight | ~700 hp per tonne |
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque, full carbon body |
| Seating | 3 seats, central driving position |
| Length / Width / Height | 4,574 / 1,974 / 1,186 mm (180.1 / 77.7 / 46.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Standard Aero | Floating active rear wing |
| HDK Aero | Fixed rear wing, roof-mounted air intake |
| Designer | Paul Howse |
| Production | 59 cars, from early 2027 |
| Price | ~£1.2M incl. donor 750S (~$1.6M / ~€1.4M, estimate) |
Lanzante 95-59 HDK — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lanzante 95-59 HDK?
The HDK (High Downforce Kit) is an optional aero package for the Lanzante 95-59, a three-seat tribute to the McLaren F1 GTR that won Le Mans in 1995. Lanzante lists a fixed rear wing and a roof-mounted air intake as its main parts, and a new five-spoke centre-lock wheel was shown with it.
How much does the Lanzante 95-59 cost?
Evo quotes around £1.2 million including the donor McLaren 750S, roughly $1.6 million or €1.4 million (estimate). Motor1 lists £1,020,000 before taxes. Lanzante has not published a separate price for the HDK.
How much power does the Lanzante 95-59 have?
A McLaren 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 makes more than 850 hp and 880 N·m (649 lb-ft). It drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed SSG dual-clutch gearbox, with no hybrid system. The HDK does not change the power output.
How many Lanzante 95-59 cars will be built?
Lanzante will build 59 cars, matching the race number of the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR. Production starts in early 2027, and the HDK is offered on the later build slots.
Why is the HDK name significant?
Around 2000, McLaren offered a High Downforce Kit for customer McLaren F1 road cars. Only a small number received it, reportedly eight, which makes HDK-spec F1s some of the most valuable McLarens. Lanzante's kit revives that idea for the 95-59.
How fast is the Lanzante 95-59?
Reported figures are 0–62 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h). Target weight is 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) with the LM30 Edition pack, about 700 hp per tonne.
Sources & Verification
Specifications, dimensions and HDK contents verified against the official Lanzante 95-59 page. Price, allocation and timing from evo, Motor1 and duPont REGISTRY. Extra HDK parts, performance figures and McLaren F1 HDK history from Autonext. Event timeline from GRR. USD and EUR prices are Batman Garage estimates converted from GBP.
The car that started it all, the McLaren F1, used a 627 PS (618 hp) naturally aspirated BMW V12 and the same central driving position. Its full story is in our Legends section.
