Developed by MSO, the 650S Can-Am celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Can-Am racing season
Inspired by the McLaren Can-Am racers of the 1960s, the 650S Can-Am will be built in a limited run of 50 units globally, all based on the 650S Spider. The Can-Am series, or Canadian-American Challenge Cup, has become a success due to the use of the latest technologies and materials.
The McLaren 650S Can-Am also sticks to this principle, with carbon fiber being an essential material for its build. Its lightweight MonoCell chassis is made from carbon fiber, as are the retractable hard top, the bonnet, Airbrake, front splitter, rear bumper center, door blades and 650S Can-Am branded sill cover.
The limited-edition model rides on unique lightweight forged alloy wheels inspired by those of the 1960s racers with a gloss-black finish on each of the five spokes and a diamond cut rim. The wheels feature titanium bolts and are shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires. Carbon ceramic brakes with black painted calipers are standard equipment.
Other unique features inspired by Can-Am racers include carbon fiber louvered front wings and a new quad-exit, polished stainless steel exhaust system. Inside, the standard sports seats are upholstered with leather and Alcantara, with the cabin also featuring carbon fiber bits and a unique dedication plaque on the driver door.
Like the 650S Spider, the Can-Am limited production model is powered by the 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 which produces 650 PS (641 hp) and 678 Nm (500 lb ft) of torque. The 650S Can-Am goes from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3 seconds and hits a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h).
McLaren offers only three color choices for the 650S Can-Am, all inspired from past McLaren Can-Am racers: Mars Red, Papaya Spark and Onyx Black. Each of them is available with a corresponding racing livery.
The 650S Can-Am has a starting price of $334,500 in the United States and £255,850 in the UK, with deliveries scheduled for spring 2016.