The McLaren Senna GTR
Concept has just been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, taking things to new
heights. Despite having the word ‘Concept’ in its name, the McLaren Senna GTR
has already been confirmed for production, following in the footsteps of the P1
GTR as a track-only model.
Underpinning the McLaren Senna GTR Concept is the
same Monocage III structure as the ‘ordinary’ Senna. The GTR will weigh roughly
the same as the road car but benefit from more grunt. At this stage, all
McLaren has said is that horsepower will sit above 825 PS.
It is not the powertrain what really distinguishes
the Senna GTR from the car on which it is based, however. Instead, the key
differences lie in aerodynamics, including new front and rear fenders. An
exceptionally huge front splitter and a rear diffuser fitting of a true race
car are also present. These modifications will result in over 1000 kg of
downforce, making the Senna GTR the fastest McLaren outside of Formula One.
McLaren chief executive Mike Flewitt has confirmed
that up to 75 examples will be made for customers. To put that into
perspective, there are 500 examples of the ordinary Senna bound for the
production line. Exact technical specifications will be announced later this
year and construction of the GTR will commence during 2019.
