Automobilista to Feature McLaren Cars?

[Davide Nativo]

Yet another tasty surprise from AMS.

It looks like Reiza still has an ace or two up its sleeves, because something came up with the last update, something very interesting indeed. As the screenshot shows, it seems like there is a folder laying around in the 'Vehicles' directory of Automobilista, clearly labelled "Mclaren"!

Right now, there is not much else to say rather than this is very exciting news since Reiza did mention a partnership with a British manufacturer in the past, for a DLC that still hasn't happened. Is this the proof we needed that the DLC is actually coming and that it will feature McLaren cars?
Renato Simioni's reaction seems to prove it, or is at least a nice wink in that direction.
Stay tuned!

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[Davide Nativo]

A '67 or '68 Can Am game would be a bad choice because no one would drive anything except the McLarens unless the physics are massaged into unrealistic league editions. 1966 or 1972 are the only years for Can Am that make sense, where the different marques actually had a chance. 1973, of course, saw Porsche uber alles.

I'd say just 1966, 1972 saw Penske take 6 out of 9 wins.

 

[BillGuy]

To be honest, I’d be perfectly happy with even a fictitious “McLaren Vintage Cup” series that featured multiple teams using two or three models of McLaren Can-Am cars.