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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.
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.
Top Gear
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Lanzante will build 59 three-seat, 700bhp-per-tonne supercars called ‘95-59'
First Look Honouring the firm's McLaren F1 GTR Le Mans victory comes a very special car Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Lanzante, a builder of exceedingly fast cars, has announced it is to build an exceedingly fast car to commemorate an exceedingly fast old car. Welcome to the 95-59. Or at least a bit of it. Yes folks, we return to the glorious world of three-seat supercars. This new Lanzante 95-59 is being constructed to honour McLaren's victory at the 1995 Le Mans 24hrs – a victory exactly 30 years old today, 18 June. Advertisement - Page continues below That's the '95' bit, the other bit references – bingo! – the winning #59 McLaren F1 GTR. And lo, Lanzante will create just 59 of these new cars. On what platform we have yet to uncover, Lanzante only offering that it'll be a 'current' supercar. Though, we know it'll deliver a bit of a haymaker in the form of 700bhp per tonne via a non-hybridised engine. No idea which engine, but you can probably guess. And it'll be designed by the chap who did the original P1, and P1 GTR, and 720S – Paul Howse. You might like '95-59 is the distillation of everything learnt and experienced by Lanzante over three decades of road converting, racing, developing, building and engineering some of the world's most iconic vehicles for discerning clients,' it said. 'With this expertise, 95-59 is being engineered to deliver the most immersive and engaging experience for the driver and two passengers, whilst capable of carrying luggage and extended cruising range, ensuring its useability and versatility beyond the track.' Advertisement - Page continues below We'll discover exactly how much useability and versatility very soon – the 95-59 is scheduled for a debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Check in on 10 July to see just how exceedingly fast Lanzante's new car is… Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lanzante LM30 Edition Teased Ahead of Goodwood Debut, Honors McLaren F1 GTR Legacy
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Lanzante has revealed the first design sketch of its latest hypercar, the LM30 Edition, ahead of its public debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The limited-production model pays tribute to the 30th anniversary of the McLaren F1 GTR's historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. The LM30 Edition was privately unveiled to a select group of clients, though the broader automotive world will have to wait until Goodwood to see it in full. The official sketch, designed by automotive stylist Paul Howse, showcases a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette featuring a smooth canopy, hinting at a central driving position reminiscent of the McLaren F1 and Speedtail. Lanzante refers to the project internally as 'Project 95-59,' suggesting a bespoke-engineered model based on an existing McLaren platform. While specific technical details remain undisclosed, the company has revealed its ambitious performance target—achieving a power-to-weight ratio of 700 horsepower per tonne, ensuring extreme agility and speed. Additionally, the LM30 Edition is expected to offer an enhanced touring range, potentially making it more practical for long-distance driving compared to other hypercars in its class. Lanzante has a long history of modifying and enhancing McLaren models, including road-legal conversions of McLaren P1 GTRs and track-focused LM variants. With the LM30 Edition, the firm aims to blend race-bred performance with modern engineering, creating a tribute worthy of the legendary McLaren F1 GTR's endurance racing triumph. More details on the LM30 Edition's specifications and production numbers are expected in the coming weeks, leading up to its highly anticipated debut at Goodwood. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
