McLaren Senna 2018

The McLaren Senna is a road-legal hypercar engineered to deliver exceptional track performance while being street-legal. Named in honor of the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, this car embodies McLaren's commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. Unveiled in 2018, the Senna features an advanced aerodynamic design, a Monocage III carbon fiber chassis, and a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 800 PS (789 hp) and 800 Nm of torque. With a dry weight of 1,198 kg, it boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 668 PS per tonne. Production was limited to 500 units, all hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England. (senna.com)

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History

The McLaren Senna was unveiled in December 2017, marking the third model in McLaren's Ultimate Series, alongside the F1 and P1 models. Its name honors Ayrton Senna, a three-time Formula 1 World Champion, underscoring McLaren's goal to create the ultimate road car focused on track performance. The Senna was publicly revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2018. Production was limited to 500 units, all sold before production even began. Each unit was hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England, in a 300-hour process. (senna.com)

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Technical data

1 powertrain recorded for the Senna. Some figures apply to the version as a whole rather than to each engine.

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Power: 588 kW
Torque: 800 Nm
Drive type: Propulsion
Fuel: Essence

Recorded across the whole version

0-100 km/h: 2.8 s
Top speed: 340 km/h
Displacement: 3999 cm3
Weight: 1198 kg

Source: cardatawiki

Anecdotes

The McLaren Senna was designed to provide a pure and engaging driving experience, with a driver-focused cockpit and ultra-lightweight carbon fiber racing seats. The dihedral doors, with transparent panels, offer exceptional visibility, allowing the driver to navigate the track with precision. (website-staging.mclaren.com)

Production

Production of the McLaren Senna was limited to 500 units, all sold before production even began. Each unit was hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England, in a 300-hour process. Deliveries began in the third quarter of 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)

Press reception

The McLaren Senna was widely praised for its exceptional performance and performance-focused design. Critics highlighted its impressive power-to-weight ratio and its commitment to Ayrton Senna's legacy. (motor1.com)

Evolution

The McLaren Senna represents the pinnacle of McLaren's automotive engineering, integrating advanced technologies and lightweight materials to deliver exceptional performance. Its Monocage III carbon fiber chassis and carbon fiber body panels contribute to a dry weight of 1,198 kg, making it the lightest McLaren since the iconic F1. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produces 800 PS (789 hp) and 800 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 340 km/h. (senna.com)

Variants

The McLaren Senna was produced in a single variant, the base model, without additional variants. Each unit was customized according to the customer's preferences, offering a range of options for the interior, colors, and exterior finishes. However, special editions, such as the Senna GTR and Senna LM, were developed by the McLaren Special Operations department but are not considered standard production variants. (en.wikipedia.org)