McLaren Senna

Track-focused Ultimate Series, limited edition

800 ch · 2.8 s (0-100) · 335 km/h · 2018

Identification

Body / seats

coupé 2 seats, dihedral doors, carbon MonoCage III monocoque + carbon bodywork

Design / style centre

McLaren (Rob Melville)

Assembly

Woking (England), hand assembly (≈ 300 h)

Production

500 units (+ 75 GTR, 35 LM, 5 GTR LM) · all sold prior to reveal · price ≈ 750 000 £ / 930 000 €

⚠️ Identification note. The Senna belongs to the Ultimate Series lineage (F1 → P1 → Senna); it is a road-legal car radically oriented towards track use, produced in 500 units, dedicated to Ayrton Senna. Unlike the P1, it is not a hybrid (a deliberate weight-saving decision). Not to be confused with the Senna GTR (track only, 825 hp, 75 units). See section 10.

Powertrain

Engine

M840TR, V8 at 90° flat-plane, 3 994 cc, twin-turbo (ultra-low-inertia twin-scroll turbos, electronic wastegates) — McLaren's most powerful road-going combustion engine at the time

Bore × stroke

93 × 73,5 mm

Power output

800 hp (789 hp / 588 kW) @ 7 250 rpm

Torque

800 Nm (590 lb-ft) @ 5 500 rpm

Rev limit

≈ 8 250 rpm (à confirmer)

Compression ratio

n/a (n.c.)

Fuelling

injection; per-cylinder ionic sensing (elevated pressures/temperatures)

Valve train

DOHC, 32 valves

Forced induction

twin-turbo

Lubrication

dry sump (motorsport-derived)

Mounting

longitudinal mid-rear

Engine distinctions

bespoke pistons/conrods/camshafts, repositioned dump valves

Transmission

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch

Layout

longitudinal mid-engine

Differential

electronic limited-slip (brake steer)

Driven wheels

rear-wheel drive

Associated systems

launch control; Track/Race modes

Performance

0–100 km/h

2,8 s

0–200 km/h

6,8 s (1/4 mile ≈ 9,9 s)

Top speed

335 km/h (208 mph)

Reference circuit

n/a (n.c.)

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

carbon MonoCage III monocoque (lightest McLaren road car)

Rigidity

very high

Front/rear suspension

double wishbone, RaceActive Chassis Control II (active hydraulic, hydraulic anti-roll)

Steering

rack and pinion, hydraulic assistance

Braking

next-generation carbon-ceramic (each disc requiring ≈ 7 months to manufacture)

Front/rear tyres

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R

Front/rear wheels

ultra-lightweight wheels

Aerodynamics

Cd

n/a (n.c.)

Downforce

≈ 800 kg (active aero front/rear) — manufacturer-claimed figure

Devices

large active rear wing, front splitter, exhaust outlets beneath the wing, sculpted underbody

Methodology

advanced active aerodynamics

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

4 744 × 2 153 (mirrors) × 1 195 mm

Wheelbase

2 670 mm · Front/rear track: n/a

Ground clearance

very low · Overhangs: n/a

Dry weight

≈ 1 198 kg (lightest McLaren since the F1) · Kerb weight: ≈ 1 309–1 374 kg

Weight distribution

rear-biased (precise figure n/a)

Centre of gravity

very low (n/a)

Fuel tank

≈ 72 L · Boot: minimal

Electronics & vehicle dynamics

Dynamic controls

ESC/traction control disconnectable, ABS, brake steer, active aero, RCC II

Drive modes

engine/chassis settings (Track/Race)

ECU architecture

Motorsport management

Fuel consumption & emissions

Fuel consumption

≈ 12,4 L/100 km (combined) (à confirmer)

CO₂

high (à confirmer)

Standard

Euro 6

Lineage & positioning

Replaces

n/a (Ultimate Series, positioned between 720S and P1 exclusively)

Replaced by

n/a (lineage continued by further Ultimate Series: Speedtail, Elva…)

Reference competitors

Ferrari 488 Pista / FXX-K, Aston Martin Vulcan (track), Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Not to be confused with: McLaren P1 — preceding Ultimate Series, hybrid (the Senna is non-hybrid, a deliberate weight-saving choice) Senna GTR (track only, 825 hp, 75 units), Senna LM (35 units), GTR LM (5 units) 720S — technical base (Super Series) F1 — the ancestor (the Senna being the lightest McLaren since)

Collectability & valuation

Rarity

500 units (+ very rare GTR/LM variants) → highly sought-after; tribute to Ayrton Senna (strong desirability)

Desirability

Ultimate Series, McLaren's most powerful combustion road engine of the era, extreme aerodynamics, exclusivity; MSO specification, provenance and low mileage are key determining factors; values remain high

Points to watch

track use (wear), turbos, hydraulic/electronic systems, very costly ceramic discs; specialist McLaren servicing required; full history essential

Current valuation

on request (price range + comparables + sources + date; significant GTR/LM premium)

McLaren Senna

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