[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/mclaren-senna\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/mclaren-senna\/","headline":"McLaren Senna – the most extreme McLaren ever","name":"McLaren Senna – the most extreme McLaren ever","description":"What you\u2019re looking here is the most extreme McLaren car ever, capable of toppling record track times but also mild mannered enough for the weekly shop. It is called the McLaren Senna and it feels like Christmas has come early. Weighing 1,198kg, it is the lightest McLaren road car since the iconic McLaren F1 and it makes great use of this weight advantage by incorporating a four-litre twin-turbocharged V8 – the most powerful McLaren road car internal combustion engine ever. […]","datePublished":"2017-12-11","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/McLaren-Senna-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/McLaren-Senna-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/mclaren-senna\/","about":["McLaren","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":431,"keywords":["hypercar","McLaren","McLaren Senna","Senna","supercar","track car"],"articleBody":"What you\u2019re looking here is the most extreme McLaren car ever, capable of toppling record track times but also mild mannered enough for the weekly shop. It is called the McLaren Senna and it feels like Christmas has come early.Weighing 1,198kg, it is the lightest McLaren road car since the iconic McLaren F1 and it makes great use of this weight advantage by incorporating a four-litre twin-turbocharged V8 – the most powerful McLaren road car internal combustion engine ever.Boasting a power output of 789bhp and up to 800Nm of torque, that gives the Senna a power-to-weight ratio of 658bhp-per-tonne.McLaren claims that performance will be \u2018savage\u2019, and we believe them, but no acceleration figures have been confirmed yet. We\u2019d hazard an educated guess that it could clear a 0-62mph sprint in under three seconds.Shocking designTo be honest, we\u2019d expect nothing less from a car that looks like this. It is shocking, aggressive and unforgiving with downforce and aerodynamic balance shaping a car that McLaren describes it as \u201cthe purest expression yet of [our] \u2018form follows function\u2019 design philosophy\u201d.A top-down view reveals its efficient teardrop shape with body components \u2018clipped\u2019 onto the cabin to deliver optimal aerodynamic performance. McLaren\u2019s designers went to extremes by cutting open the \u2018shrink-wrapped\u2019 body to reduce weight visually and functionally.While recognisably a McLaren in proportional terms, you cannot follow a single line from the front to the rear without it passing through a functional air intake or vent.That nameYou don\u2019t decide to name your new car after the world\u2019s greatest racing driver on a whim either, but the car was developed with the help of nephew and McLaren ambassador Bruno Senna and very much received the blessing of the Senna estate.\u201cOur family is extremely proud of the naming of the new Ultimate Series McLaren Senna,\u201d said Bruno.\u201cThis is the first project that really connects with Ayrton\u2019s racing spirit and performance. The McLaren Senna honours my uncle because it is so utterly dedicated to delivering a circuit experience that allows a driver to be the best they can possibly be.\u201dThe McLaren Senna will be hand-built in England at the McLaren Production Centre and if you fancied buying one, tough. Not only do they command a \u00a3750,000 asking price, only 500 will ever be produced and all of them have already been spoken for.Those lucky customers who can anticipate Senna ownership will receive their new toy from the third quarter of 2018, following a wider reveal at the Geneva Motor Show in March."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"McLaren Senna – the most extreme McLaren ever","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/mclaren-senna\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]