The 2012 McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition Racing Concept has been designed as the ultimate racing car but not subject to the regular racing regulations. The one-off design study comes in the historic McLaren satin black and Orange finish.

This McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition is not only the most powerful 12C available at the moment, but a racer you can look forward to in future races. McLaren engineers took their time to craft this machine as the ultimate racing car.

Specifications

Engine

This McLaren Racing Concept features a revised version of a 3.8 L twin-turbo V8 engine with the finest cooling system and engine re-calibration. With these details in place, a power output of 630 horsepower is generated.

The aerodynamic package of this car features: carbon fiber dive planes, carbon fiber front-splitter, air-channeling rear diffuser, ultra-spec braking system and carbon fiber wing. The combination of these features increase the downforce by 30%.

Exterior

The Racing Concept exterior is coated with historic colors that were once worn by the ground-breaking McLaren Can-Am cars in the 1960’s and 70’s. At the rear, you will definitely be attracted to the aggressive diffuser and a mega-spec set rear wing.

Most of the body is coated with a blue hue, contrasted by satin black finished roof, bumper sections and doors. McLaren badges on the rear and front are finished in carbon fiber. With the carbon fiber MonoCell framework also put in place, the overall weight totals to 2645.5 pounds. This car is fitted with lightweight racing alloy wheels, wrapped with Pirelli racing slick tires.

Interior

The cockpit is fitted with black racing seats with full 6-point harnesses. Most of the cabin features carbon fiber details all the way from the dashboard to the sill panels. This racing car also comes with an incorporated air conditioning system, and a multifunction removable steering wheel similar to the one used in the most recent McLaren MP4-27.

This client-inspired concept car, is based on McLaren’s 12C, yet in a unique body. It is created for the car enthusiast, and is built to be driven, and not just displayed. The 2012 McLaren X-1 Concept has a carbon, MonoCell chassis, a unique body, and endless luxury features.

The design is a combination of a number of classic cars, embodying the McLaren value of each part having a purpose, tailoring features to the drivers needs.

Specifications

McLaren’s attention to detail and commitment to perfection takes the supercar to a different level. McLaren listens, and has made their newest landmark sports car, the 2012 X-1 concept.

Engine And Design

This concept car is designed for ultimate personalization through McLaren Special Operations (MSO). It is engineered to be drivable, and is legal to drive on the road, not just to admire.

The 616 Horsepower, twin-turbo engine provides exceptional acceleration, and top speed. McLaren Special Operations has taken one client’s desires in a car, and brought it to life. It is a drivable, high-speed, luxury car, with a unique body design resembling a futuristic car. The goal is to create something classical with timeless elegance.

Exterior

The McLaren X-1 Concept’s body is made of panels of carbon, finished in piano black, and lacquered with carbon fiber, making for an exquisite finish. Its unique head and taillights are made of solid aluminum, with a nickel finish.

Exclusive to the X-1, are the diamond-turned wheels, with complimentary tinted lacquer. Another unique styling feature is the over-the-shoulder rails at the bottom of the windshield, and rear window, along with enclosed rear wheels. Attention to detail is shown by illuminating the rear plate.

The header tank has an aluminum cap, and carbon finishers line the engine bay. The X-1 is longer than McLaren’s 12C, but its lighter carbon structure compensates for the longer and wider body in weight.

Interior

The McLaren interior architecture may remain the same in the X-1, but it is enhanced with Red, Nappa leather seats, doors, and roof trim. The Andesite-tufted carpet is another high-quality feature added.

The carbon, titanium weave trim in the interior, gives the car a 3-dimensional effect, and adds to its classy look. The sides are part of the dihedral action doors, with twin hinges, giving the car a bat mobile look that is quite unique, and fascinating to look at.

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the world’s fastest production roadster. The Bianco and New Light Blue limited edition version showcases a paint theme based on a historic car, the 1928 model Type 37A.

The Type 37A was originally designed to provide a Grand Prix experience for street car enthusiasts. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse continues the legacy evoked by the vintage blue and white paint.

Specifications

Performance

The fastest street legal car in the world, it goes from 0-62 mph in 2.6 seconds. The W16 quad-turbo charged, 1,200 hp engine is electronically limited to 233 mph for regular street handling. In top speed mode, it can top 250 mph, which is accomplished by retracting the spoiler and lowering the car to a ground clearance of 2.6 inches.

Shifting is accomplished with a seven gear, semi-automatic transmission. Carbon fiber brakes can bring the car from 250 mph to a standstill in 10 seconds. The car is manufactured in Molsheim, France and was designed by the Volkswagen group.

Exterior

The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is a bullet-shaped roadster with a Targa top. The sleek, aerodynamic styling of the body makes for a car that rides very low to the ground.

The Bianco white is a rich, pearly color perfectly complemented by the lower body’s retro-inspired New Light Blue. The rims are also detailed in New Light Blue.

Interior

The interior of the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is upholstered in flawless tan leather. The two seat design is simple but elegant, designed for serious driving. Classic display panels keep the focus on performance instead of gadgetry and enhance the vintage sports car feel.

Named after Pierre Veyron, a Bugatti designer and driver who won the 1939 Le Mans 24 hour race, and “Vitesse” in reference to the speed of light, the extremely limited edition special edition Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is an instant collector’s item for discerning drivers looking for a street legal race car driving experience.

The 2012 Aston Martin Virage is a coupe that lies somewhere between the elegant DB9, and the very sporty DBS models. The Virage combines a sports car’s, high-power performance and handling, with comfort, luxury, and Aston Martin refinement.

The construction technology used to build the Virage allows maximum power, with greater ease, making driving nearly effortless.

Specifications

Performance

The hand-made V-12, 6.0-liter engine is a front, mid-mounted, giving the Virage outstanding performance. The engine produces 490 bhp with a torque of 420 lb-ft, driven by a Touchtronic II, six-speed automatic transmission through a carbon-fiber shaft, mounted on the transaxle. This aids towards the car’s perfect balance.

The Virage goes from 0-62 mph, in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph. The fuel economy comes in at 13 mpg in the city, and 18 mpg on the highway.

Handling

A new Adaptive Damping System (ADS) technology, provides optimum road handling. It adapts to varying road conditions, and the system can select between five stiffness settings. The Sport button allows the driver to choose a sharper throttle response, with quicker gear changes, while holding gears without shifting up.

Add to that a new Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) braking system which comes standard, and has incredible stopping power and response. The brakes are fade-resistant and lighter, reducing the total car weight, providing better handling and a more comfortable ride. The Vintage’s lower rotational mass, also provides improved acceleration.

Exterior

Taut lines, with fluid curves of the bonded aluminum VH body, give the Virage a sleek, muscular look. The body inspiration comes from aerospace technology, where weight reduction is the goal. Its strong, light construction sits low and wide, on 20-inch, 5-spoke wheels.

The single, bi-xenon headlights, and aluminum-metal grill with 5 horizontal vanes, and new front bumper, give the car a modern look in front. The front wings, distinguish the Virage from other Aston Martin models, with a body that accentuates its width, and the swan wing doors, are reminders of the Aston Martin signature.

Interior

Inside, drivers are welcomed by the highest quality of Bridge of Weir leather, which is hand stitched, with a pinstripe welt which flows from the fascia, seats, and doors. The Virage’s new and fully integrated Satellite Navigation system is compatible with Garmin, and operation has been simplified, through a four-way joystick.

The new, larger 6.5-inch high resolution display, guides the driver visually, as well as aurally. Some of the standard features of the 2012 Aston Martin Virage are heated seats, cruise control, Bluetooth, and the Aston Martin Premium 700W Audio system with Prologic II, Dolby, and full iPod compatibility. This powerful and elegant car is definitely worth a serious look.

BMW and Italian coachbuilder Zagato uses the traditional coachbuilder’s art, and BMW technology to create the 2012 BMW Zagato Roadster.

Six weeks after introducing the Zagato Coupe, the collaboration for this convertible concept took shape.

Two successful companies combining their resources, the BMW Zagato Roadster is an elegant convertible, with masculine and sporty details, capable of driving at high speeds with ease. Although details are sketchy at this point, the roadster is based on BMW’s Z4.

Specifications

*Engine specs same as BMW Z4 35is

Engine

Although the roadster was introduced at Pebble Beach in August, 2012, very little has been released about engine specifications. It is hinted, that the engine of the roadster will be based on the Z4’s sDrive35iS, which is powered by a turbocharged, six-cylinder, 3.0 liter engine. Additional detailed specifications will be released at a later date.

Exterior

This roadster’s exterior is stunning, with a sweeping hood line, short overhangs, long wheelbase, and a low back end, allowing for an athletic appearance. Its low-set grill, with “z-design grating”, twin circular headlights with an LED light strip on top of each headlight, adds a touch of class. The 3-dimensional apron and wide, powerful-looking nose which dips give a low to the road appearance.

The body is aerodynamically built, with a pair of intakes carved into the hood, supplying air to the engine compartment. The 19-inch, 5-spoke wheels, and the darker gray to light silver color, add that look of sophistication, and sportiness. Zagato roll-bars, an important design element, are inspired by aircraft wing components, and Zagato’s signature roof, with the double bubble, extends the lines of the hood, from front to rear.

Interior

Transitional colors are used in horizontal, sweeping lines inside the doors, and the full-length console. The warm, brown shades of leather are wrapped around the black interior, with contrast stitching on the doors, seats, steering wheel, and console.

A signature Z is elegantly stitched into the comfortable leather seats, as a reminder of their origin. Specific features have not yet been released, but the 2012 BMW Zagato Roadster is a great-looking car that combines the superb styling of Zagato and BMW.