McLaren Senna | Review, Specifications, Price and Competitors

Overview

The McLaren Senna is the latest limited-production supercar by McLaren. The car is a tribute to the famous racing driver Ayrton Senna. The mid-engined supercar is also a new addition to the McLaren Ultimate Series, joining the McLaren F1 and P1. 

The McLaren Senna has been revealed online by the company on December 10, 2017. There are rumours that the car will be officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. The supercar will be hand-built at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. It is limited to only 500 units and at the time being all of the Senna have already been sold out. The price of the McLaren Senna is $1,003,950 but the last car was sold at auction for a whopping $2,670,000, more than double of its original price. How crazy is that? A car that has not yet been officially revealed is already sold out. Delivery is scheduled during the last couple of months of 2018. 

Who is Ayrton Senna?

Ayrton Senna, born on March 21, 1960, was a Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One World Championships for McLaren in 1988, 1990 and 1991. He is widely known as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. Ayrton Senna also holds the record for the fifth most Formula One Grand Prix wins (41 in total). Sadly, he died on May 1, 1994, as a result of his car crashing against a cement barrier during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Italy. Read more about Ayrton Senna here.

Specifications

Designs

The design of the McLaren Senna has been receiving a lot of negative criticism since the company revealed it online but this is not what matters to McLaren apparently. The makers of the car had only one vision in mind, to make the car as quick and lightweight as possible. If you take a close look at the car, you will see that each curve, each vent and each bolt has its specific function. The car is built to be completely functional. The car has dihedral doors just like the McLaren F1 and P1. Believe me, it is a car that will make you fall in love with it the more you see and know it. 

Exterior

The exterior of the McLaren Senna looks very menacing. The car is largely based on the McLaren 720s as it is using a modified version of its carbon-fibre monocoque. Its large double-element tilting rear wing acts as airbrake also. The roof scoop is inspired by Formula One racing cars. The Senna has air-intakes everywhere. The front and side air-intakes improve the car's aerodynamics greatly. The car is very low to the ground, giving it lot of downforce. The car also has a triple exhaust outlet, making the car looks angrier. The McLaren Senna is using the new generation Brembo carbon ceramic brakes as well as new set of central-locking alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tires. It weighs only 1198 kg (2641 lb). You can also get the car with the optional see-through glass panels in the doors for greater visibility and to further reduce the weight of the car. 

Interior

The interior of the McLaren Senna is also designed to save weight. Inside the car, there is exposed carbon-fibre everywhere. The seats can be either upholstered in Alcantara or leather, as per customer's choice. Behind the two seats, expect to find enough space for two helmets and race suits, keep in mind that it is a weight-saving car. The interior to a great extent resembles the interior of the McLaren 720s with some modifications added to it. On an overall, the McLaren Senna has a good amount of visibility except at the back, where the large two-element wing blocks some of its rear visibility.

Engine

The McLaren Senna is powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8, the same as in the McLaren 720s but with some modifications to it. The engine makes 789 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels (RWD). The car has a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Due to its light-weight body, the Senna will do 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in only 2.8s and it will cross 124mph (200 km/h) in 6.8s. The car will do a quarter mile in 9.9s. The McLaren Senna has a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). Unlike the P1, the Senna uses only gasoline.

Competitors

Ferrari Laferrari

The best competitor to the McLaren Senna is none other than the Ferrari Laferrari. The Laferrari has a 6.3L V12 with a 161 hp electric motor, altogether producing 789 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque. Like the McLaren Senna, it uses carbon-fibre monocoque, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and it is rear-wheel drive (RWD). However, the Laferrari will reach 62 mph in just 2.4s, 0.4s faster than the Senna and it will reach 124 mph in less than 7s. The Laferrari will reach a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h). The car weighs 1255 kg, a bit more than the McLaren Senna. Inside the car, there are lots of exposed carbon-fibre just like its competitor. 500 units were ever produced and the last one was auction for $7M to help those affected in Italy earthquake. The Ferrari Laferrari usually costs around $1,420,000.

Porsche 918 Spyder

Another great competitor to the McLaren Senna is the Porsche 918 Spyder. The mid-engined naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 with additional two electric motors was produced between the year 2013 to 2015. 918 units were being produced at that time and all were sold out. Prices start at $845,000 and some even pay $2.4M to get the Porsche 918 Spyder in their garage. Let's talk numbers now. The 918 Spyder has 887 hp and 940 lb-ft of torque (V8 and two electric motors combined). The car uses a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch. It is a rear-wheel drive car and the front electric motor powers the front wheels. The 918 Spyder will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.8s, the same amount of time as the McLaren Senna and it will reach 124 mph in 7.9s. The car has a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). The Porsche 918 Spyder weighs between 1634-1704 kg (depends on what options you are getting). Inside the cockpit, expect to see a mix of car-fibre and leather or Alcantara. The inside of the Porsche 918 Spyder is a bit more luxurious than its competitors as the latter focused much more on weight-saving.

Well, there you have it the full review in-depth review of the new McLaren Senna and its competitors. Let me know in the comments section below your thoughts about the McLaren Senna and if McLaren has done justice to Ayrton Senna by naming the car after him. 

Porsche 918 Spyder - Goodwood Debut

The Porsche 918 Spyder dynamic has made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in front of fans around the world. As you can see, it is less for the September 18 officially presents Porsche 918 Spyder. Its 887 hp out of two electric motors and a V8 of 608 hp at 9,150 rpm can rotate. Besides, we already know the prices: will be available from approximately 781.155 euros.

The Porsche 918 Spyder has made his dynamic presentation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Porsche 918 Spyder dynamic has made its debut last weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2013 in front of thousands of fans from around the world. It is the first time we have seen this car in motion and undoubtedly we love because this sport is designed, developed and manufactured by Porsche engineers who build race cars. Moreover, as the V8 engine concepts come from the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2.

It seems that everything has already been said about the Porsche 918 Spyder, but the truth is that little by little, new data are merely waiting alargarnos fans to the sport. And the 'porschistas' like me more.

Well, all this is more than overcome. The Porsche 918 Spyder is a reality that few months are left out of account. While waiting in Stuttgart just released more concrete data.

The Porsche 918 Spyder uses three engines, two electric and 4.6-liter V8 with 608 hp at 8,600 rpm. The first two are placed one on each axle and support the gas block to achieve a combined output of 887 hp and make the two-seater AWD model.

Moreover, this system has a novel Porsche exhaust pipes which end over the motor. Thus, dissipates heat better and the engine compartment stays colder. This is very beneficial for the battery system to work best at a temperature balanced. Incidentally, the batteries are formed by 312 individual cells with a capacity of about 7 kWh. It can fully charge in about four hours but if you install the high speed station Porsche, the time is reduced to just 25 minutes.

One of the things that attracted the most attention is that the 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid. This means that with the proper charging station have the lithium ion battery completely filled within four hours. So you have a range of up to 30 km (in "ideal conditions", according to Porsche) and some features that are not bad. The speed is limited to 150 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h is done in less than seven seconds.

With the trio of thrusters the Porsche 918 Spyder offers five driving modes:

E Power: Fully electric. This is where you get to 30 km maximum.

Hybrid: Designed to achieve the lowest possible consumption by combining the operation of all engines.

Sport Hybrid: The V8 is always active and looking to achieve maximum performance.

Race Hybrid: Give a step further: electric motors added extra push and recharged when the cinductor not use the full power of all eight cylinders.

Hot lap: A suggestive name can not announce anything wrong. Activate only from the driving mode and Race Hybrid uses the power from the batteries and is the one to beat almost any car in almost any circuit in the world ... At least for a few laps!

And since I bring the subject circuits, is striking by the fact that the 918 Spyder has beaten the very same Porsche Carrera GT at the Nürburgring for 20 seconds. This happened in September last year (well we announced you that the Porsche 918 Spyder Nürburgring beats the record) before the world press to make that clear. Part of the success of 918 is that the rear axle is directional. Rotates up to three degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels at low speed. At some point, pass it in the same sense.

If you enter the above link, you'll see a photo of Stuttgart superdeprotivo Martini Rancing décor. This looks set to correspond to Weissach Package: if that little thing the Porsche 918 as shipped, you can always customize it with colors bet historic historical models yet. The various decorations available (which are to be disclosed) carbon leave the light on the roof, rear spoiler ... In addition, magnesium wheels mounted saving 35 kilos. In total, the scale stops at 1,640 kilos with a distribution of masses of 57-43%.

Finally, I can not resist copying you the specifications of the Porsche 918 Spyder as the Porsche published. I do not know if I will sight to the 23 seconds it takes to get to 300 km / h or 1,275 Nm achieved when the three engines working together ...

Technical details of the Porsche 918 Spyder

Body: two-seater Spyder, polymers reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP) monocoque holder integrated with CFRP groups, two-piece Targa roof, integrated rollover protection system.

Powerplant: parallel hybrid system: V8 4.6 liters, central arrangement with dry sump lubrication; hybrid module with electric motor and clutch splitter separator clutch electric motor at the front axle, automatic start / stop; recovery system energy four cooling circuits for the engine, transmission and the battery thermal management.

Power and torque: 608 hp (447 kW) at 8,600 rpm (V8 engine) 115 kW (rear axle hybrid module) 95 kW (electric motor on the front axle) 887 hp (combined)

530 Nm at 6,600 rpm (V8) 1,275 Nm (equivalent to the crankshaft combined in 7th gear) 1.086 Nm (equivalent to the crankshaft combined in 3rd gear)> 800 Nm (800/min - 5.000/min)

Max RPM:  9,150 rpm

Specific power:  132HP / l (V8 engine)

Transmission: Combustion engine with integrated hybrid module for a single power plant, transmission seven-speed dual-clutch (PDK), rear wheel drive, front electric motor with clutch spacer for the front wheels (uncoupled starting from 235 km / h), five modes pre-selectable driving for optimum coordination of all power units.

Chassis and suspension: Front axle with double trapeze; optional electro-pneumatic lift on the front axle, electromechanical power steering, multi-link rear axle with adaptive electro-mechanical system to rotate the rear wheels individually, twin gas struts on both axles Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Brake System: Brake hybrid system with high performance adaptive recovery, front disc and perforated ceramic internal ventilation (PCCB), 410 mm diameter and 36mm thickness; rear discs 390 mm in diameter and 32mm thick.

Wheels and tires: Wheels 918 Spyder. (Weissach Package: 918 Spyder magnesium wheels)

Weights: 1.640 kg

Dimensions: Length / Width / Height: 4.643/1.940/1.167 mm

Wheelbase: 2,730 mm

Railroad/det.: 1.664/1.612 mm

Power Source: Lithium ion battery with a capacity of 6.8 kWh (nominal BOL), maximum power of 220 kW and mains charger compatible with standard

Features: Maximum speed: over 340 km / h

Acceleration:
0-100 km/h: 2.8 s
0-200 km/h: 7.9 s
0-300 km/h: 23.0 s

Combined consumption: 3.3 l/100 km

CO2 emissions: 79 g / km

The Porsche 918 Spyder will be available from next September with a starting price of 781.155 euros. However, it will be available with the package said Weissach characterized by this inspired by the colors and special designs of the most legendary race cars from Porsche.

If you choose this option, know that the price is 853.155 euros. However, it is not a mere aesthetic decoration, as many parts of the body are made of carbon fiber and, of course, releases a more sporty inner sole that uses carbon. Thus, reducing the car's weight 35 kilos.

Porsche 918 Spyder Unusual gift

Rather than camouflage unsightly, the latest
prototypes of Porsche 918 Spyder prefer to
adopt delivered from the competition

Price: $845,000
Charged €775,400 without options, the Porsche 918 Spyder is not used to make gifts. Still, she decided to offer more power than it had initially announced, without increasing the bill.

Rather than camouflage unsightly, the latest prototypes of Porsche 91 ...

At Porsche, usually the horse is expensive. On the 911 Carrera S, it's possible to opt for an engine kit that increases the power of 30 hp ... means € 13,873! By offering a higher than expected cavalry, the 918 Spyder with slice therefore habits. Finally, the new supercar will house a total of 887 hp, while the atmospheric 4.6 V8 and two electric motors will accumulate their efforts. This is much better than the 770 hp initially announced, let alone "over 700 hp" promised by the concept of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The most extreme Porsche and closer to its great rival, the Ferrari and McLaren LaFerrari P1, gratified to 900 hp and more. While remaining more "affordable" sale this fall and available for order more than two, it is "merely" of € 775,400 when its competitors exceed the one million euros.

The power of this supercar will eventually be
greater than expected, as it reaches 887 hp

The retractable spoiler can reach an impressive height.

To save power, the 918 has mainly seen its naturally aspirated V8. Previously credited with 500 hp, it now reaches 608 hp, diet very race 8600 r / min. The capacity range from 4 to 4.6 liters is obviously for many, but the performance is remarkable: 132 hp / l. Electric cavalry also increased: at the front, the less powerful engine already develops 127 hp, while its counterpart installed behind product 154 hp. Without consuming a drop of gasoline, the 918 Spyder would be capable of performing the 0 to 100 km / h in 7 seconds, like a Mini Cooper S. But to achieve the same performance in 2.8 seconds, 0 to 200 km / h in 7.9 s, and continue to over 340 km / h, it will also make the V8 roar. It will be far from 3.3 l/100 km advertised by this plug-in hybrid sport, which enjoys a misleading approval cycle. look of these two Peugeot really no lack of exuberance, like their rear wing.

Reserved for two passengers, the cabin has opted for a very simple presentation. This further suggests that the P1 McLaren Ferrari LaFerrari

The retractable spoiler can reach an impressive height