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McLaren 12C GT Can-Am Edition production confirmed
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McLaren GT will produce 30 units of the 12C GT Can-Am Edition racing car based on the 12C GT3 racer. The unrestricted race car that pays tribute to the company's racing heritage generates 638PS of power
British race car manufacturer McLaren GT has confirmed that in March 2012 it will begin a limited production run of just 30 12C GT Can-Am Edition racing cars at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Southern England.
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 unveiling 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.”
The 12C GT Can-Am Edition is based on the 12C GT3 racing car that has been homologated for the FIA GT3 European Championship. The Can-Am version however is an unrestricted race car that generates 638PS of power, which makes it the most powerful version of the MP4-12C supercar yet.
The Can-Am stands for the Canadian-American (Can-Am) Challenge Cup race series held from 1966 to 1986, governed under the FIA Group 7 category with unrestricted engine capacity and few technical restrictions.
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