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McLaren and Gulf
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Gulf. Trusted By Many. Recommended By McLaren Automotive.
Trust is the bedrock of all exceptional partnerships. And this has never been truer for McLaren and Gulf. From 1968 to today, we’ve collaborated to create some of the most unforgettable developments and moments in motorsport. From iconic racing livery to a shared pursuit of ultimate performance in automotive and racing technology.
Gulf remains our trusted Official Lubricant and Fuel partner, with a joint commitment to world-class performance. Providing ultimate protection for our high-performance engines, no car leaves our factory without Gulf Formula Elite as its first-fill lubricant.
Together, we're unstoppable.
Peak performance. Even at the extremes.
Developed as a collaboration between Gulf and McLaren technical teams, Gulf Formula Elite has been the exclusive first-fill lubricant in all McLaren Automotive supercars since 2020. Providing ultimate protection for McLaren's high-performance V8 and V6 engines.
Gulf Formula Elite is a full synthetic engine oil designed to deliver sustained peak performance, even in the most extreme conditions. Its Thermoshield technology creates a robust coating on critical engine parts, enhancing its wear defence for optimal efficiency. Gulf Formula Elite also prevents oil deterioration and helps to dissipate heat and maintain optimum temperature. Our shared commitment to world-class performance means no car leaves the McLaren Production Centre without it.
An iconic identity
To celebrate McLaren's partnership with Gulf, MSO has recreated the iconic livery as a bespoke option – available across all McLaren models. The definitive result is the culmination of several trialled iterations. A stunning example of MSO's meticulous craftsmanship, the hand-painted elements alone take the team's experienced technicians 20 days to complete. Perfect down to the last detail.
Channelling the combined nostalgia of Gulf-GTC and the McLaren F1 GTR, the instantly recognisable livery is now available for commission via MSO – encompassing Gulf livery colours in both solid and pearl paint finishes, plus bespoke painted stripes, wheels and, of course, the iconic Gulf logo.
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