Launch of McLaren Artura 1000GP by MSO – A special edition hybrid supercar, limited to just 10 units worldwide

The McLaren Artura 1000GP by MSO debuts as a special edition hybrid supercar celebrating a historic milestone of 1,000 F1 race starts.

The McLaren Artura 1000GP by MSO is an ultra-rare plug-in hybrid supercar created to commemorate a historic milestone for the “McLaren Racing” team as it reaches its 1,000th Formula 1 Grand Prix appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026. This ultra-exclusive special edition will be produced in extremely limited numbers, catering strictly to serious collectors with only 10 units available globally.

Key Highlights:

• Limited to Just 10 Units: A highly exclusive special edition tailored and curated by the MSO (McLaren Special Operations) team.
• Celebrating 1,000 F1 Race Starts: Commemorating the achievement at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026.
• MCL40 Race Car-Inspired Design: Inheriting both the exterior body paint shades and the digital camouflage livery directly from the actual F1 race car.
• 690hp Hybrid Powerhouse: A twin-turbocharged V6 engine paired with an electric motor, blasting from 0-100 km/h in a mere 3.0 seconds.

McLaren Artura 1000GP special livery

From the F1 Grid to the Tarmac

The exterior silhouette of the McLaren Artura 1000GP draws direct inspiration from the special commemorative livery of the McLaren MCL40 race car hitting the Monaco track this weekend. This is the exact venue where team founder Bruce McLaren made his F1 debut back in 1966, marking its 60th anniversary.

The vehicle stands out with a unique Digital Camouflage pattern seamlessly integrated with "1000GP" lettering in the brand's iconic Papaya Orange hue. This layout is meticulously hand-painted onto the front hood, the lower body flanks, and the side mirror caps, accented by contrasting orange pinstripes on the front splitter and the rear diffuser to pay tribute to a rich, long-standing racing heritage.

High-Performance Hybrid Powertrain

On the engineering and mechanical front, the vehicle retains the core layout of the Artura's advanced PHEV powertrain without any structural changes:

• 3.0-Litre Twin-Turbo V6 Engine: Configured at a wide 120-degree bank angle (resembling F1 engine layouts for an ultra-low centre of gravity), working in tandem with a high-efficiency electric motor and a 7.4 kWh battery pack.
• Performance Metrics: Rears up a combined system output of 690 horsepower (700 PS) and a maximum torque of 720 Nm. It rockets from 0-100 km/h within just 3.0 seconds, touching an electronically governed top speed of 330 km/h, while capable of operating in pure EV mode for up to roughly 33 kilometres on a single full charge.

McLaren Artura 1000GP by MSO

Pricing and the Trajectory in Thailand

For the Thai market, McLaren distributes its lineup via the sole official importer, McLaren Bangkok (Niche Car Group), where the standard Artura is retailed at a starting price point of approximately 16.7 - 17.9 million Baht.

As for this global milestone commemorative version, the Artura 1000GP by MSO—with only 10 units worldwide—exact retail pricing has not been officially disclosed. However, it is anticipated that the allocation will be rapidly snapped up by ultra-VIP brand loyalists and hardcore F1 team fans right from its debut day. 

Driven by its immense storytelling value and extreme rarity, its valuation is poised to skyrocket far above the standard model, solidifying its place as one of the most coveted collector cars globally.

McLaren Artura 1000GP by MSO Technical Specifications:

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