The McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition

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 This marvellous creation from McLaren GT is called the 12C Can-Am Edition and is a track focused concept that is on show at the Pebble Beach Concours D' Elegance in the US. The 12C Can-Am Edition is beautifully finished in McLaren Orange and satin black, a tribute to the cars of Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme which reigned supreme in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

The 12C Can-Am Edition is purely a concept at this stage and was designed as the ‘ultimate track car’ and although based on the 12C GT3 race car, the 12C Can-Am Edition is not subject to the regular racing regulations. The 12C Can-Am Edition shares the same carbon-fibre MonoCell chassis as the road-going McLaren MP4-12C but the familiar 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 features a unique engine calibration and optimised cooling system that allows for a power output of 463kW making it the most powerful 12C derivative ever shown. To make this car more appealing for racing, it only weighs 1200kg, so you can just imagine.

To add to its racing ability, the unique aerodynamics of the 12C Can-Am Edition has been honed by McLaren Racing using F1 technology and simulation which has ultimately led to a 30% increase in downforce. This is achieved with a carbon-fibre splitter, carbon-fibre dive planes and a carbon-fibre wing which dominates it’s rear-end.

The braking system on the 12C Can-Am Edition is developed by Akebono and sits behind black satin-finished lightweight racing alloy wheels with Pirelli slicks. The interior features two black race seats with six-point harnesses mounted in the cabin as well as a full race-specification rollcage, just in case. The steering wheel is the same one used on the 12C GT3 with the shape and grip derived from Lewis Hamilton’s MP4-24 F1 car. Carbon-fibre detailing is to be found throughout the cabin, across the dashboard and sill panels. The 12C Can-Am Edition also features an integrated air conditioning system which is now mandatory in many race series cars.

I think the McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition is simply incredible, what do you think?

 News Source: McLaren