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 (expected)
Model years	2019
Assembly	Woking, Surrey, England
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	MR layout
Platform	MonoCage III carbon fiber monocoque
Related	McLaren 720S McLaren Senna GTR
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L M840TR twin-turbo V8
Power output	789 hp (588 kW; 800 PS) 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-engined 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 the direct successor to both cars. It was revealed online by the company on December 10, 2017. Official reveal of the car took place at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. All cars will be hand-built at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England with a limited production of just 500 units, all of which are already sold.

The car gives tribute to former F1 driver Ayrton Senna, for his accomplishments with the company's F1 team back in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The car is named after Brazilian former racing driver Ayrton Senna, honouring and giving tribute to his success with the McLaren Formula One team back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with all three of his season victories and 35 of 41 of his Grand Prix victories.

McLaren contains the rights to the Senna family name with Instituto Ayrton Senna. The organization and McLaren have made the Senna name exclusive to this sports car, prohibiting every other company from using the name.

The main focus for the McLaren Senna is quick lap times, as noted by its aerodynamic and lightweight design.

The Senna is largely based on the 720S, using modified versions of its carbon fiber monocoque and twin-turbocharged engine. The Senna is powered by a modified version of the 720S' 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine dubbed the M840TR, with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that drives all 789 hp (588 kW; 800 PS) and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) to the rear wheels. Unlike the previous iteration, the Senna does not use an electric motor, as the car already weighs very little, at 1,198 kg (2,641 lb), allowing for a power-to-weight ratio of 658 hp (491 kW; 667 PS) per ton.