27089 GTR Longtail Racing Car Building Set | 385 Pcs

Mould King 27089 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail — Le Mans Legend, 385 Pieces

The McLaren F1 GTR Longtail is the racing evolution of the greatest supercar ever made. The "Longtail" extended rear bodywork increased downforce while reducing drag, and in 1997 the GTR variants dominated endurance racing at Le Mans, Suzuka, and circuits worldwide. The F1 GTR had already won Le Mans outright in 1995 — the Longtail made it even faster. This 385-piece build captures the endurance racing icon.

The Real Machine

The original McLaren F1 road car was already extraordinary: a BMW V12, central driving position, gold-lined engine bay, and a top speed of 240 mph that held the production record for over a decade. The GTR racing variant stripped weight, added aerodynamics, and competed at the highest level — winning Le Mans in 1995 on its first attempt. The Longtail variant extended the rear bodywork by approximately 60 cm, increasing rear downforce by 30% while actually reducing drag through improved airflow management. Only a handful of Longtail GTRs were built, and they represent the ultimate evolution of Gordon Murray's masterpiece turned racing machine.

Design & Build

At 385 pieces with a stackable display case, this build captures the GTR Longtail's distinctive extended rear body, front splitter, and endurance racing livery. The red-and-white color scheme with yellow racing wheels creates an eye-catching display piece.

What Builders Love

• Le Mans heritage — The F1 GTR won Le Mans outright; it doesn't get more prestigious
• Distinctive Longtail — The extended rear body is immediately recognizable
• Display case included — Stackable case for presentation
• Racing livery — Classic endurance racing colors add visual impact

Worth Considering

• Compact scale — The Longtail's complex aero is simplified at 385 pieces
• Static display — No motorization
• Historical knowledge — Appreciating the Longtail's significance requires 1990s racing context

Specifications

The Bottom Line

The F1 GTR Longtail is the racing version of the greatest supercar ever made — and it won Le Mans. The extended bodywork that gives it its name increased downforce by 30% while reducing drag, a combination that sounds impossible until you remember that Gordon Murray designed it. This 385-piece build captures the ultimate endurance racer in a compact, display-ready format.