Long before the Solus GT, there was the turbocharged M81 McLaren Mustang, and this one could be yours for the right price. Originally, a 250 vehicle production run was planned, but only 10 were actually built due to the high $25,000 USD ($96,991 today) price tag in 1980.
Power comes from a McLaren tuned turbocharged 2.3L inline 4-cylinder engine generating 175 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Each vehicle comes serially numbered with a brass dash plaque, and the P at the end of this one indicates prototype. Inside, there are Recaro racing seats, a Racemark steering wheel, Stewart-Warner instrument gauges, and a bolt-in roll bar. This 556-mile gem is heading to the Mecum Indy 2023 (May 12-20) auction and expected to fetch up to $100,000 USD.
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This car toured the country visiting dealerships to promote the M81 McLaren project. Featured on the cover of the December 1980 issue of Motor Trend magazine, issue included,” said the seller.
