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McLaren has commemorated the 30th anniversary of its maiden victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a special-edition 750S channelling the legendary F1 GTR.

The centrepiece is a new aerodynamic package developed by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), comprising a larger carbonfibre splitter, a larger active rear spoiler and a new body-coloured panel under the spoiler. 

The tweaks are said to result in 10% more downforce being generated than on the standard 750S.

The 750S Le Mans also gains a roof scoop, five-spoke wheels and a choice of Le Mans Grey or McLaren Orange paint finishes, the former referencing the No59 F1 GTR that took victory in 1995.

Inside, the supercar is upholstered with black Alcantara and leather, with contrasting Alcantara elements finished in grey or McLaren Orange.

It also gets Le Mans branding on the head rests and floormats, and there's a commemorative plaque on the centre console.

A further track record plaque, detailing the Le Mans success, can be fitted in the front boot as an optional extra.

Just 50 examples will be built. McLaren has yet to disclose a price, but it's likely to represent a significant premium over the £252,650 asked for the regular 750S.

McLaren will again vie for Le Mans glory again in 2025, with two examples of the previous 720S supercar competing in the GT3 class.

In 2027, the British brand will for the first time enter the top class of sports car racing, shooting for overall Le Mans glory. 

The new Bentley Bentayga Speed has been unwrapped as the brand’s quickest SUV yet, beating its predecessor to 62mph by half a second and going on to 193mph.

It swaps the previous Bentayga Speed’s 6.0-litre W12, now retired, for a twinturbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that puts out 641bhp and 627lb ft – a gain of 15bhp and a loss of only 37lb ft.

The smaller powerplant also plays a significant role in cutting the Speed’s kerb weight by 42kg to 2466kg.

Helped along by a new launch control function, the super-SUV is now capable of completing the 0-62mph dash in 3.4sec, beating the 3.9sec and 4.5sec sprint times of the old Speed and the V8-engined S.

The extra power also boosts the Bentayga’s top speed by 3mph.

In addition to its enhanced pace, the Speed gets reworked drive modes, including a Sport mode that increases the dampers’ stiffness by 15% and slackens off the stability control to “permit exhilarating drift angles”.

Meanwhile, rear-wheel steering aids manoeuvrability at lower speeds and boosts stability when pressing on.

A sports exhaust system is fitted as standard, but there is an optional Akrapovic-supplied titanium system with four tailpipes, said to unleash the “drama and potency” of the new powerplant.

The new super-Bentayga is differentiated visually from other variants by the Speed badges on its fl anks, as well as a choice of bespoke 22in or 23in wheel designs. 

The larger of those two is offered as an optional extra with the addition of carbon-ceramic discs.

Inside, the Speed gets a different layout on its digital instrument screen, as well as Speed badging on the passenger side of the dashboard and the treadplates, plus matching embroidery on the seats.

Prices start at £219,000, positioning the Speed between the S (£201,500) and the more opulent Mulliner EWB (£259,300). 

Its closest rivals include the V8 Range Rover Sport SV (£169k), the V8 plug-in hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE (£208k) and Aston Martin’s V8 DBX S (£210k).