Most, if not all, of the original M1As and their derivatives were powered by American V8 engines, and so, too, is the N1A. Although lower powered options are available, true enthusiasts will opt for the top tier, which is based on a Chevrolet LS3 engine that powered the sixth-generation C6 Corvette, among others.
We say “based on” because Nichols employs Langford Performance Engineering to heavily rework the LS3, increasing the displacement from a stock 6.2 liters up to 7.0 liters. Steel cylinder liners are also fitted inside the aluminum engine block to increase durability.
Beyond the engine’s raw specs, the crowning achievement might be the eight old-school velocity stacks poking out behind the exposed chrome rollover bar. While this setup might look vintage, each of the eight air intakes is connected to a high-tech, drive-by-wire throttle body.
Per Nichols, the top-end, hot-rodded 7.0 liter V8 cranks out 650 horsepower, which is quite potent when you consider that the car weighs less than a Mazda Miata. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, with a beautiful gated shifter inspired by racing legend Ayrton Senna.
According to the builder, the N1A’s exterior color palette is limited only by its owners imagination, and custom racing liveries will also be available. Pricing has yet to be announced, but only 100 of the Can-Am tribute cars will be manufactured, with the first 15 to receive special badging to commemorate each of the races won by the McLaren MP4/4 in 1988.
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