McLaren Senna was the most easy "McLaren" since F1

12 December 2017

All instances of the supercar is already sold out

The full racing career of the legendary Ayrton Senna fell on his participation in the McLaren team. Brazilian race car driver played for the British team from 1988 to 1993 and during that time three times champion of "Formula-1". Now the British manufacturer has decided to pay tribute to one of the greatest pilots of the XX century: McLaren has announced a coupe of Senna.

Since Senna was no ordinary person, and named in his honor supercar can not be called ordinary. Engineers tried to make the most extreme race car adapted for public roads. McLaren Senna is the most lightweight model of the company since the F1: new 1 weighs just 198 lbs.

Contrary to the modern trend Senna is not a hybrid. The car uses four-liter Biturbo V8, the famous model McLaren 720S. In this case, its impact was increased to 800 horsepower and 800 N·m. the total power density is 668 HP per ton.

The new coupe also received modified robotic transmission with seven speeds. Rear — wheel drive. The basis lies Senna McLaren carbon fiber Monocage monocoque III, which was a further development of the design inherent in McLaren 720S. Each external panel also made of carbon fiber.

Another unique feature of "Senna" is an active hydraulic suspension RaceActive Chassis Control II (RCC II). It not only sets the damping force, but also replaces the stabilizer bars, reducing body roll.

McLaren Senna will be released in limited edition of 500 copies. While 499 cars were sold before the official announcement. Their value amounted to 750 thousand pounds. The last car was sold for two million pounds. The proceeds will go to charity.