Just when you thought the McLaren Senna was the pinnacle of the marque's road car technology, they go and unveil the McLaren Senna GTR Concept.
Much like the P1 GTR, the Senna GTR has already been confirmed for production, although, only 75 of the exclusive race car will be produced, each costing ZAR 17 million. The key differences between the Senna and the Senna GTR lie in aerodynamics. McLaren says the Senna GTR will be able to post lap times comparable to those of a F1 car, largely thanks to its improved aerodynamics - up to 1,000kg of downforce.
Despite the GTR weighing roughly the same as the Senna road car, it will get a slight bump in power. Whereas the Senna's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 588kw, the GTR will pack 607kw. Exact technical specifications will be announced later this year and construction of the GTR will commence during 2019.
McLaren Automotive Design engineering director Dan Parry-Williams went onto say, “The McLaren Senna GTR Concept unveiled in Geneva is not the finished article but it does give a clear indication of our thinking for the car, which promises to be the most extreme and exciting Mclaren to drive for many years, if not ever.”
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FAQ
Q: What does the McLaren Senna GTR cost in South Africa?
The McLaren Senna GTR will set you back a whopping R17 million, making it one of the most expensive track-only cars you can buy in SA.
Q: How much power does the McLaren Senna GTR produce?
The Senna GTR's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 cranks out 607kW, which is 19kW more than the standard Senna road car's 588kW output.
Q: How many McLaren Senna GTRs will be made?
McLaren is only building 75 units of the Senna GTR worldwide, making it an extremely exclusive track weapon that's rarer than most supercars.
Q: What makes the McLaren Senna GTR faster than the regular Senna?
The GTR generates up to 1,000kg of downforce thanks to its enhanced aerodynamics package, allowing it to post lap times comparable to Formula 1 cars.
Q: Is the McLaren Senna GTR street legal in South Africa?
No, the Senna GTR is a track-only machine that cannot be registered for road use, so you'll need a trailer to get it to your favourite circuit.
Should You Buy It?
The McLaren Senna GTR at R17 million is absolutely bonkers money for a car you can't even drive to the shops, but if you've got the cash and serious track day addiction, this is the ultimate toy. With F1-level downforce and 607kW of fury, it's essentially a racing car with McLaren's phone number on speed dial for when things go sideways. Unless you're sitting on a few million rand of play money and have regular access to proper racing circuits, this one's more of a lottery dream than a realistic purchase. For the ultra-wealthy track enthusiast with money to burn, the Senna GTR represents the pinnacle of McLaren's engineering prowess, but mere mortals should probably look elsewhere.
