Can-Am Turbocharged Concept Vehicle
Can-Am has pulled the cover off a
turbocharged concept vehicle inspired by racing at Daytona. No, not motorcycle
racing –– NASCAR.
Can-Am and its parent company BRP are an
official sponsor of NASCAR this year. The pair are celebrating that partnership
with a concept Spyder called the "Duel At Daytona."
Powered by a Rotax 1330 cc turbocharged
and intercooled engine, the turbocharged Spyder F3 delivers 150 hp and far more
intriguingly 137 ft.-lb. of torque. According to Can-Am, it will do the
quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds and accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds. It
also features a sport mode that allows for controlled rear tire drifts.
Other highlights include racing slicks,
a specially designed Akropivic 3-to-3 straight pipe exhaust, FOX
high-performance shocks, an over-sized hood and air intake, a NASCAR-inspired
front spoiler and a Circuit Yellow paint scheme with race graphics.
BRP will display its full line of Can-Am
products, including the turbocharged Can-Am Spyder concept, at track Midway
areas throughout this year's season, including at Daytona International
Speedway.
Once the target of derision among many
motorcyclists, various Can-Am Spyder models have proven to be immensely popular
in North America. In 2015, BRP achieved a sales milestone of 100,000 units sold
since the Spyder's debut in 2008.
