- MadMac is a McLaren-based drift hypercar created by Mad Mike Whiddett in collaboration with Lazante.
- The heavily modified McLaren has a drift-specific chassis setup and is powered by a Mazda 20B three-rotor engine.
- The unique build was unveiled at Goodwood, after only 100 days of development.
New Zealander Mad Mike Whiddett revealed his latest – and probably craziest – project at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The “MadMac”, is an amalgam of a McLaren P1 GTR and a 650 GT3 built by Lazante, with a custom widebody kit by Rocket Bunny, and a Mazda rotary engine swap, to create the ultimate drift monster.
The project started only 100 days ago by UK-based firm Lazante, providing Mike Whiddett with the perfect donor car. The vehicle combines parts from two different McLarens – a P1 GTR and a 650 GT3 racecar.
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As if the looks of the hypercar weren’t wild enough, the team gave it a custom bodykit designed by Japanese tuner Rocket Bunny. The massive rear wing was retained, alongside a sizeable splitter at the front, and signature bolt-on fender extensions. The final touches were a new livery and a set of aftermarket wheels, creating one of the most unique McLaren builds.
While the exterior modifications are already quite impressive, the biggest surprise hides under the skin. McLaren’s original twin-turbo V8 has been swapped for a heavily tuned turbocharged Mazda 20B engine with three rotors. This change required a lot of work, some cutting into the frame, and plenty of custom-fabricated parts.
In the end, the crazy-sounding powertrain delivered 944 hp (704 kW / 957 PS) on the dyno, which is more than enough to smoke the rear tires of the McLaren in a single lap. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an X-track six-speed sequential gearbox, with a carbon clutch and a custom transfer case.
The MadMac also features a completely redesigned suspension to better fulfill its new role as a drift hypercar for track use. Finally, the stripped-out interior has a bespoke shifter and hydraulic handbrake, alongside the original FIA-certified roll cage for safety.
Following its first outing at the Goodwood, the MadMac will participate in various track events around the world. You can watch the entire process in the video series below, uploaded on Mad Mike Whiddett’s official YouTube channel.