Scuderia Car Parts supplies genuine McLaren gearboxes to independent workshops, marque specialists, and private owners across more than 85 countries. As a specialist in luxury and exotic vehicles exclusively, we source each McLaren gearbox directly through OEM channels, ensuring the component you receive meets the exact specification demanded by Woking's engineers. Whether you are overhauling the transmission on a 720S or a 765LT, replacing the gearbox assembly in a GT or Artura, or sourcing a unit for a 570S, 600LT, 620R, P1, or Senna, fitment precision is non-negotiable on cars engineered to these tolerances. Our team carries the technical knowledge to guide you to the correct part for your specific build variant before you commit to a purchase.
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McLaren uses a dual-clutch, seamless-shift transaxle mounted at the rear of the car in a longitudinal configuration, integrated with the final drive. This layout centralises mass and keeps the front axle unloaded, directly influencing the handling balance the car is built around. On models such as the 750S and 765LT, the gear unit is calibrated for sub-100-millisecond shift response, making precise internal tolerances critical to function. The Artura introduces an eight-speed unit adapted for the high-voltage hybrid architecture, adding a further layer of specification complexity. Any deviation from OEM tolerances in the sequential gearbox — whether in gear selector forks, clutch pack alignment, or differential interface — will affect both performance and drivetrain longevity.
The gearbox on all current McLaren road cars sits at the rear of the carbon fibre monocoque, ahead of the rear axle line and integrated with the engine as a stressed assembly. Access requires removal of the rear clam and associated undertray panels. Fluid condition should be inspected at the intervals specified in the relevant model's service schedule — intervals vary between the Sport Series and Super Series — and any signs of hesitation during ratio changes, unusual noise under load, or fluid contamination warrant immediate investigation. On the Artura, the hybrid-integrated unit requires additional care around the high-voltage systems adjacent to the transaxle during any inspection or removal procedure. Always cross-reference the part number against the vehicle's VIN before ordering a replacement.
McLaren gearboxes are engineered to function as part of a tightly integrated drivetrain system — tolerances, fluid compatibility, and electronic calibration are all interdependent. Fitting a unit that deviates from genuine McLaren OEM specification risks misalignment with the transmission control module, incorrect differential behaviour, and accelerated wear on adjacent components. On a car where kerb weight is managed to the kilogram, every component in the drivetrain is sized with no surplus. Scuderia Car Parts sources genuine McLaren gearboxes directly through manufacturer-approved channels, with the part knowledge to match the correct assembly to your exact model variant and specification — ensuring the replacement performs as the original was designed to.