The McLaren 650S Can-Am pays tribute to this legendary competition in the form of a limited edition

It has been 50 years since the first edition of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, the legendary Can-Am, was held. And to celebrate it, one of the brands that has taken part in it and has managed to win more than once during the 1960s and 1970s has decided to launch a special edition to pay tribute to those glorious times. It is McLaren, and the model it will launch to commemorate the race is the 650S Can-Am.

This model, which revives the styling of the legendary car that achieved five victories in those two decades, brings it into the 21st century with exclusive elements made from carbon fiber. This material is featured in the hardtop roof, the bonnet, the air brake, the rear bumper, the front splitter and the strips along the door edges, which give it a unique and spectacular look.

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This version, created by the brand’s special vehicles division, McLaren MSO, also features a four-outlet exhaust, made of stainless steel, and 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels. These wheels have five spokes and two tones, providing a contrasting look that adds more visibility. The bodywork is available in three colours: Mars Red, Papaya Spark and Onyx Black.

Inside, the standout feature is the seats with leather and Alcantara upholstery, with various carbon fiber elements to give it a lighter and at the same time exclusive look. The sports seats complete the right look to pay the tribute being sought.

As for the engine, this special version has the same engine as the base model. Thus, we find the 3.8-litre V8 engine, which delivers 650 CV and a maximum torque of 678 Nm, so the performance and output are identical to those of the base model. Only 50 units of this Can-Am special edition will be built, at a price of around €344,000, with deliveries starting in spring 2016.

Source | McLaren