With race-inspired DNA, the Goodwood hill climb proved to be perfect for McLaren's Solus GT.
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen returned to the driver's seat this past weekend during the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, racing a $4 million McLaren Solus GT up the famous hill climb. McLaren's single-seater hypercar, painted as a tribute to Häkkinen's 1998 championship-winning McLaren MP4/13, ripped up the track, evoking the iconic V10 era of Formula 1. The Solus GT's livery, created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), perfectly resembles the colors of the legendary MP4/13, with the paint job executed by an original team member from the 1998 season. The Solus GT's appearance is a nod to Häkkinen's victories and McLaren's storied history in motorsports.
The Solus GT, first revealed in August 2022, stands out as an example of McLaren's dedication to supplying owners with high-performance, customer race cars. With its naturally aspirated 5.2L V10 engine that revs beyond 10,000rpm and produces 829 horsepower, this track-only monster is a marvel of hypercar engineering. Weighing under 2,200 lbs and featuring advanced aerodynamics capable of generating over 2,650 lbs of downforce, the Solus GT embodies McLaren's racing heritage. At Goodwood, Häkkinen's run in the Solus GT brought the essence of his Formula 1 legacy to the U.K.
At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren factory driver Marvin Kirchhöfer set a blistering time in the Solus GT during the Timed Shootout Final, securing McLaren's place as the fastest car at the event for the second time in three years. Häkkinen's drive this year added another chapter to McLaren's renowned history, showcasing the perfect blend of past glory and future innovation. View all McLaren supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
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