McLaren Reveals Triple Crown-Inspired Livery for Project: Endurance
The design echoes Johnny Rutherford's Indy-winning McLaren M16, finished in McLaren Orange with a dark blue center stripe inspired by the Texas flag. The roof carries a lone white star in homage to Rutherford's 'Lone Star JR' nickname, while his race number 3 sits alongside McLaren's Speedy Kiwi and Speedmark logos.
First shown at the24 Hours of Le Mansin June, Project: Endurance marks McLaren's return to top-level endurance racing. The customer-focused program offers buyers an authentic Le Mans Hypercar and full access to the development process, team personnel and an exclusive two-year track driving program at world-class circuits. Owners will train with professional drivers and receive pit crew and engineering support, creating a pathway to mastering the hypercar on track.
The new livery will be showcased to depositors, prospects and fans throughout August at events in Monterey, Dallas and Miami, ahead of the car's competitive debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship.
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