UK-based hypercar specialist Lanzante has unveiled the 95-59, a central-driver three-seater designed to celebrate 30 years since the company’s famous Le Mans victory with the McLaren F1 GTR. The new model draws deeply on Lanzante’s motorsport expertise and decades-long association with McLaren, pairing a bespoke carbon body, re-engineered carbon structure and an 850bhp twin-turbo V8.
The name 95-59 reflects the year of Lanzante’s Le Mans win and the race number of its winning Ueno Clinic F1. That car, famously run by Lanzante Motorsport in Ueno Grey, forms the philosophical basis for the new project. ‘This is the car I’ve always wanted to build,’ said Dean Lanzante. ‘There is nothing quite like the experience of a central driving position, and this car will take the concept to a different level.’
The 95-59 is built around a McLaren-derived carbon monocoque adapted to accommodate three occupants, with a moveable central driver’s seat flanked by fixed outer passenger seats. A revised 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces over 850bhp and 650lb ft of torque, sent through a seven-speed transmission. With a kerbweight as low as 1250kg in LM30 Pack trim – which adds titanium hardware, Inconel exhaust components and gold heat shielding – the 95-59 boasts 700bhp per tonne.
Paul Howse, whose previous credits include the McLaren P1, led the design on the project. A two-layered body structure guides airflow from the low nose to a floating rear wing and integrated diffuser, while the clamshell bonnet features a single-piece duct to reduce pressure over the front wheels. The entire body is finished in a modern interpretation of Ueno Grey – a clear nod to Lanzante’s Le Mans-winning past. Inside, the 95-59 follows the same design philosophy, with a minimalist central cabin focused entirely around the driver. Transmission and control switches are mounted on the wheel and roof pod.
Lanzante’s heritage is evident in every aspect of the 95-59. From its earliest road conversion of a McLaren F1 GTR in 1997 to projects involving P1s, 930s and TAG-engined 911s, the Hampshire-based company has consistently delivered projects that blend motorsport engineering with road-going usability.
Just 59 examples will be produced with each priced from £1,020,000 (before local taxes). The car is intended to be both usable and easily serviceable, with decent luggage space, extended cruising range and carefully considered maintenance access.
For more info, see lanzante.com
