With the huge success Mc Laren Gt got from the previously held at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance earlier this summer, they have revealed that they are planning for a limited production run of the track-focused 12C GT Can-Am Edition. This limited edition will be paying tribute to Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme who successfully raced a series of McLaren models in the Can-Am series
As per the reports, Ma Laren Gt the official race car manufacturing arm of Mc Laren Group will be producing just 30 examples of this Limited Edition Models. Each models will be fitted with the familiar 3.8 liter twin turbo V8 engine, with a unique engine calibration, and optimized cooling system to increase the power output of up to 630hp, making the 12C GT Can-Am Edition the most powerful 12C produced to date. The look of this model will be largely dominated by the rear carbon fiber wing, further carbon fiber components enhance the styling of the track car, further differentiating it from the GT3 racing version, and those include door mirror mounts and covers, engine cover vents, side radiator intake vanes, sill covers and badges. The model will also be featuring a full FIA approved race specification roll cage, and inside it will be featuring two black racer seats, with six-point harnesses, also an integrated motorsport air conditioning system will be incorporated into the bespoked lightweight carbon fiber dashboard,and a unique McLaren GT steering wheel carried over from the 12C GT3 race car The model will be riding on the black satin-finished forged lightweight racing alloy wheels, along with Pirelli racing tires.
Andrew Kirkaldy, Managing Director of McLaren GT explained: “The 12C Can-Am Edition concept shown at Pebble Beach earlier this year was purely that, a one-off design study. However, the reaction and response following the unveil was remarkable. It is a real testament to the performance and results of the McLaren GT customer teams this year, still only in the debut competitive season, that there is such a strong demand for this type of track-day special.” He continued: “The Can-Am name holds significant historical provenance for the McLaren brand, and those early racing cars of Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme were truly incredible machines. To be able to produce this unshackled limited edition version of the 12C, I think is a fantastic way to resurrect a glorious chapter in the company’s past.”
The 12C GT Can-Am Edition will be strictly limited to a production run of just 30 cars, costing £375,000. Each will be built at the new home of McLaren GT in Woking, with production commencing from March 2013. So now Explore the pictures and Stay tuned for more updates.
