McLaren Honors Japan With a Very Special 750S Supercar

This week, McLaren unveiled the JC96, a limited edition of the 750S that commemorates McLaren’s participation in the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship. In 1996, the racing team won the Driver’s Championship with the McLaren F1 GTR.

Nearly three decades later, the occasion will be marked with 61 cars exclusively available to customers in Japan. Each car will wear a unique ‘Tiger Stripe’ livery that calls back to the F1 GTR, as well as interior details and ultra-lightweight 15-spoke forged alloy wheels inspired by the race car.

On the outside, every 750S JC96 wears unique details on the front splitter, rear wing, and door mirror casings. Customers will be able to choose from a variety of colors, including Memphis Red, Titanium Silver, Ice White, and Graphite Grey. If you have eccentric taste, you can choose a more unique color through the company’s bespoke paint program.

Other tells of the JC96 include gloss black elements on the roof and rear diffuser. Gold brake calipers with a red McLaren logo complete the exterior. Inside, a complete Alcantara makeover completes the cabin, as well as embroidered ‘JC96’ branding on the headrests. There is a gold plaque commemorating the Driver’s Championship victory, with more gold elements sprinkled throughout, including the pedals.

The JC96 can be ordered as either a coupe or the Spider. McLaren notes its Special Operations High Downforce Kit can be added to the open-top variant for the first time. This includes a revised front bumper to accommodate the larger splitter, an active rear spoiler, and a louvred under-wing panel. In all, this kit should produce 10 percent more downforce compared to the standard 750S.

McLaren mentioned no change to the drivetrain. So anticipate the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 to continue producing 740 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Every 750S uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. That should ensure a top speed of 206 miles per hour.

There is no mention of a timeline for release. As this is a tribute to McLaren’s 1996 racing season, it’s a safe bet to anticipate deliveries to commence in 2026.