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These are the first pictures of the most powerful McLaren MP4-12C yet, the one-off Can-Am racing concept

The most extreme version yet of the McLaren MP4-12C has been revealed. The McLaren 12C Cam-Am edition racing concept will make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours this weekend.

The one-off track-focused concept is based on the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race car but, free from race regulations, the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 has been revised to develop 630bhp. Key changes are to the engine calibration and cooling system. Dry weight is 1200kg.

McLaren claims downforce has been increased by 30 per cent over the standard car. The 12C Cam-Am’s aero package includes a carbonfibre front splitter, rear diffuser, dive plane winglets and a rear wing supported by polished aluminium mounts. Extensive use of carbonfibre for the wing mirrors, engine cover and side cooling vanes contrast with the McLaren Orange paint — a tribute to the cars of Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme.

Exterior revisions are completed by black satin forged lightweight alloy wheels and Akebono brakes.

The cabin features race seats, six-point harnesses and a race-spec roll cage. The steering wheel has been carried over from the GT3, with a shape and grip derived from Lewis Hamilton's F1 car.

Watch Autocar's video review of the new McLaren MP4-12C

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Simonsays 16 August 2012

Overall I like the visual

Overall I like the visual improvements, however the central inlet in the frt bumper looks too much like a mouth from one of Pixars' Cars movies, can't take it seriously now.

 

kcrally 15 August 2012

This Mclaren Can-Am should

This Mclaren Can-Am should make a great Scalextric car.