McLaren Senna

McLaren Senna
McLaren Senna on display at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Overview
Manufacturer McLaren Automotive
Also called P15 (internal code)
Production 2018–present[1]
Model years 2019–present
Assembly Woking, Surrey, England
Designer Robert Melville[2]
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform MonoCage III carbon fiber monocoque
Related McLaren 720S
McLaren Senna GTR
Powertrain
Engine 4.0 L M840TR twin-turbocharged V8
Power output 800 PS (588 kW; 789 hp)
590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m)
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Curb weight 1,198 kg (2,641 lb)

The McLaren Senna is a limited-production mid-engine sports car manufactured by McLaren Automotive. The car is the newest addition in the McLaren Ultimate Series, joining the F1 and the P1; however, it is not a direct successor to both of the cars. The Senna was unveiled online by the company on December 10, 2017,[3] with the official unveiling taking place at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.[4][5]

Nomenclature

The car is named after the Brazilian Formula One race car driver Ayrton Senna, honouring and giving tribute to his success with the McLaren Formula One Team between 1988 and 1993 Formula 1 seasons. Senna won three Formula One World Driver's Championship titles and thirty-five Formula One Grand Prix with the team;[6] McLaren also won four consecutive Formula One World Constructor's Championship titles with Senna as part of their driver line-up.

McLaren Automotive holds the rights to the Senna family name along with the Instituto Ayrton Senna.[6][7] The organization and McLaren have made the Senna name exclusive to the car, thereby prohibiting any other company from using the name.[7][8]

Specifications

Rear view

McLaren's main focus while designing the Senna was to achieve faster lap times. In order to do so, McLaren developed a lightweight design that incorporated aerodynamic elements.[9]

The Senna is largely based on the McLaren 720S, using a modified version of its carbon fibre monocoque and engine. The Senna is powered by a modified version of the 720S' 3,994 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 engine codenamed the M840TR. It utilises a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that delivers all 800 PS (789 bhp; 588 kW) at 7,250 rpm and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) of torque at 5,500 rpm to the rear wheels.[4][10][11] Unlike the previous offering in the Ultimate Series, the P1, the Senna does not use an electric motor in favour of its low dry weight of 1,198 kg (2,641 lb), which allows for a power-to-weight ratio of 658 hp (491 kW; 667 PS) per ton.[10]

Carbon fibre aerodynamic pieces constitute the car, with a large adjustable double-element rear wing (that is operated electronically and has various settings in order to provide optimum performance while also acting as an airbrake), double-element diffuser, Formula One-inspired roof scoop, front and side air intakes, rear air louvres, and large front fenders. Inside the panel beside the intakes is a small set of mini-canards. Areas of low pressure are accompanied using high-performance radiators that ensure improved engine cooling.[12] The car uses dihedral doors, like the previous offerings in the Ultimate Series, and also has optional windows applied on the lower area of its doors.[13]

The Senna uses a new generation of Brembo's carbon ceramic brakes, containing a compound that has three and a half times better thermal conductivity than before, making the brakes smaller and lighter. It also features a new set of lightweight center-lock alloy wheels designed for Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tyres. Its central design is a new generation of McLaren's carbon fibre monocoque named MonoCage III, which contributes to the car's relatively low dry weight. The car utilises a top mounted inconel-titanium exhaust system with three outlet pipes in order for a better engine sound track and engine emissions.[8][12] The interior consists largely of exposed carbon fibre and alcantara, with seats that can be upholstered in alcantara or leather, depending on the customer's preference.[5] Behind the two seats is room large enough for two helmets and race suits, reflecting the car's minimalist and track focused design. The car utilises McLaren's hydraulic RaceActive Chassis Control II (RCC II) suspension along with double-wishbone control arms.[5][11]

Performance statistics

In February 2018, McLaren released the full performance statistics of the track-oriented Senna model:[14]

  • 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 2.7 seconds.
  • 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph): 6.8 seconds.
  • 0–300 km/h (0–186 mph): 17.5 seconds.
  • Standing 1⁄4 mile (402 m): 9.9 seconds.
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 659 hp/tonne.
  • Top speed: 211 mph (340 km/h) (redline limited).

Production

Every car will be hand-built at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England with a production run of just 500 units, all of which are already sold.[4][5] The McLaren Senna is listed at the price of £750,000 (US$837,000) with the final car auctioned at a price of £1,916,793 (US$2,670,000).[5][10][15] Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2018.[13]

McLaren Senna GTR

McLaren Senna GTR on display at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
Rear quarter view of the Senna GTR at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, McLaren unveiled the track-only iteration of the Senna dubbed the Senna GTR. The GTR utilises a dual-clutch race transmission for faster gear shifts, a revised suspension system and Pirelli racing slicks in order to make it the fastest non-Formula One vehicle McLaren has ever created for faster lap times. The Senna GTR is estimated to produce at least 825 PS (607 kW; 814 hp) from its 4.0 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and is meant to be faster and more agile than its road-going counterpart. On the exterior, the GTR utilises wider front and rear fenders, a larger front splitter, new wheels and a bigger rear diffuser in order to make the car generate about 2,204 lb (1,000 kg) of downforce. The Senna GTR will be limited to only 75 examples and will have a cost of £1 million each.[16][17]

In reviewing the future regulations for the World Endurance Championship, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) identified the Senna GTR as one of several models that fit their vision of a replacement for the Le Mans Prototype class.[18][19]

In media

The McLaren Senna is featured on the cover of and in the racing video game Forza Horizon 4.[20]

References

  1. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (9 December 2017). "McLaren Senna, production". motor1.com. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "The man behind the McLaren Senna's distinctive looks". uk.motor1.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ↑ McLaren Automotive (11 December 2017), The McLaren Senna Revealed, retrieved 11 December 2017
  4. 1 2 3 "2019 McLaren Senna Unveiled: 778 BHP Street-Legal Hypercar For The Roads - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "McLaren Senna is Brand's New 789-HP Ultimate Series Model | Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. 9 December 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  6. 1 2 "McLaren names latest hypercar after Senna". ESPN.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  7. 1 2 "The McLaren Senna - Challenge The Impossible". cars.mclaren.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  8. 1 2 "2019 McLaren Senna Hypercar Official Photos and Info | News | Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  9. ↑ "McLaren Senna: Because the P1 Wasn't Hardcore Enough". Road & Track. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  10. 1 2 3 "2019 McLaren Senna is a street-legal race car - LeftLaneNews". www.leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  11. 1 2 "This is the McLaren Senna -- your true F1 successor". Autoweek. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  12. 1 2 Banks, Nargess. "Introducing Senna: McLaren's $1m Ultimate Road-Legal Track Car". Forbes. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  13. 1 2 Brownell, Bradley. "The McLaren Senna Is An Uncompromising Track Car Here To Storm Your Heart". Jalopnik. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  14. ↑ Sean Szymkowski (7 February 2018). "McLaren Senna performance stats". Motor Authority. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  15. ↑ "The Last McLaren Senna Has Already Been Sold For Over $2 Million". CarBuzz. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  16. ↑ Anthony Karr (6 March 2018). "McLaren Senna GTR revealed". Motor1. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  17. ↑ Stephen Dobie (6 March 2018). "the Senna GTR is the fastest McLaren outside of F1". TopGear. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  18. ↑ Watkins, Gary (7 June 2018). "FIA gives green light to WEC's 'hypercar' LMP1 prototype successor". autosport.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  19. ↑ Coch, Mat (8 June 2018). "FIA announces 'hypercar' rules for 2020/21 WEC season". speedcafe.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  20. ↑ Plante, Chris (10 June 2018). "Forza Horizon 4 trailer reveals Britain setting, dynamic seasons, release date". Polygon. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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