The official reveal of the new limited edition 650S Can-Am brought us also the first promo video from the British supercar maker.
The McLaren 650S Can-Am was created in order to celebrate 50 years after the first Can-Am championship, a racing series where McLaren dominated with five consecutive championships between 1967 and 1971, establishing itself on the motorsport scene.
“Can-Am racing is a major part of McLaren heritage, and this latest model from MSO pays homage to the cars and the racers who played a key role in making the championship such a spectacle during the 1960s and 70s”, says Paul Mackenzie, Executive Director of MSO. “The championship was a true test of the engineering ability, driving talent and bravery of Bruce and his teammates, which led them to secure five consecutive championships.”
The new McLaren 650S Can-Am is based upon the regular 650S Spider and will be limited in just 50 units, featuring several unique details like the all-carbon retractable roof top and a quad-exit exhaust system. Power remains at 641hp and 500lb ft of torque which send the open-top Macca to 62mph in 3 seconds flat, topping out at 204mph.