This very special 750S celebrates McLaren’s 1995 Le Mans victory

It’s been 30 years since the McLaren F1 GTR romped to victory at one of the wettest 24 Hours of Le Mans on record. Rather than a couple of candles, a cake and some party hats, McLaren is saluting it with this hunkered-down 750S special edition. In news that'll likely surprise, it's called the 750S Le Mans.

There's a new 'High Downforce' kit, which, in more surprising news, offers increased downforce. It's been built in-house by the MSO modifications team, and includes a larger front splitter, a suction scoop on the roof, an active rear wing and a louvred under-wing panel. They combine to increase downforce by as much as 10 per cent. On an already quick car. Yikes.

Elsewhere there are five-spoke alloys in the style of the ones on the winning #59 F1 chassis, gold brake calipers and wheel caps with blue/red detailing. Those stoppers can of course be upgraded to stronger track-focused alternatives if you so wish. Final touches comprise titanium exhaust tailpipes and a choice of two body colours: ‘Le Mans Grey’ or ‘McLaren Orange’.

It’s an equally simple decision for the interior: black leather with the option of grey or orange Alcantara inserts. You’ll also get a dedicated build slot plaque and Le Mans logos along the headrest and floor mats.

McLaren hasn’t mentioned any revisions to the 740bhp mid-mounted 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, but in the non-High Downforce car that equates to 0-62mph in 2.8s and a 206mph top speed. Probably don't need more than that.

Just 50 of these special 750S Le Mans cars will be sold at an as-yet undisclosed price. Likely far north of the standard car’s £240k starting point, one would expect.