We really want to meet the person who thought this would be a great idea. But you know what, it actually works! Well, sort of. Unveiled at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this rather wild creation by S Klub LA takes a McLaren 750S and gives it the unmistakable silhouette of one of the most iconic GT racers of the 1990s — the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
Showcased at the Toyo Tires Treadpass, dubbed the ‘Game Over’ it’s essentially a McLaren 750S wearing an entirely reworked exterior inspired by the championship-winning German race car. And this isn’t just a case of adding a few stickers and a large rear wing. S Klub LA has gone to considerable lengths to recreate the CLK GTR’s distinctive proportions, including its wide, low-slung nose, flared wheel arches, slatted bonnet and prominent rear wing. The roofline and overall silhouette also take inspiration from the original racer, giving the 750S a rather convincing GT1 makeover.
The inspiration behind the build has some serious motorsport credentials. Mercedes-Benz developed the CLK GTR for the newly established FIA GT Championship in 1997, reportedly completing two prototypes in just 128 days. The purpose-built machine went on to dominate the championship in its debut season, securing the manufacturers’ title, while Bernd Schneider claimed the drivers’ crown. It returned for the following season before Mercedes eventually moved on to the CLK LM.
Interestingly, despite the dramatic transformation, the Game Over retains the McLaren’s original mechanical package. Underneath all that bespoke bodywork sits the 750S’s 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8, producing 740 bhp and 800Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. McLaren claims a 0-60mph time of 2.7 seconds for the standard 750S, while the Game Over’s figures are quoted at around 2.8 seconds for the 0 to 100 kph sprint. Its claimed top speed stands at 331 kph.
That makes this build particularly interesting. The original CLK GTR was a purpose-built racing machine powered by a naturally aspirated V12, whereas the modern interpretation packs a twin-turbo V8 and the performance of a contemporary supercar. The two don’t share any structural components either, making the transformation a purely visual tribute rather than a mechanical recreation.
The Game Over is a fascinating example of how modern supercars can serve as canvases for reimagining automotive icons. It may not have the V12 soundtrack or racing pedigree of the original CLK GTR, but the Game Over certainly has the visual drama down pat. And with 740 bhp on tap, it has more than enough performance to back up those looks.
