McLaren Senna GTR (2019)

Launched in 2019, the McLaren Senna was launched by CEO Mike Flewitt as the ‘personification of McLaren’s motorsport DNA’. A brand steeped in Formula 1 history and named after arguably the great F1 driver of all time, Ayrton Senna, the ‘Senna’ is very much a road car developed from countless hours of fine-tuning Formula 1 and GT race cars leading the racetracks of the world for over 50 years.

The Senna is the most hardcore road car McLaren has ever built. Whilst not a replacement for the P1, the Senna certainly learns from its development. It benefits from the improved 4.0 twin-turbocharged V8 powerplant that was introduced on the 720S and does away with the hybrid system altogether benefitting from the 150kg weight-saving. The revised capacity upgrade sees a rise of both 60bhp and 60lbft over the P1’s engine-only statistics to 789bhp and 590lbft respectively.

It was clear to see the Senna was designed with function in mind, from the moment it broke the covers at the McLaren ball. However, whilst the road car was capable of producing 800kg of downforce, the GTR dials it up an extra notch. Through the use of a heavily revised aerodynamics package, a touch more power, and ultimately the option for slicks, the GTR is freed from the restraints of a road car. The fastest closed McLaren ever built, the GTR produces 1000kgs of downforce, 814bhp – taking the engine over 200bhp/litre resulting in a track car 3-5 seconds a lap faster than a 720S GT3 car depending on the circuit.

Beneath the all-Carbon Fibre bodywork, the Senna GTR receives the updated Monocage III-Rs Carbon Fibre tub further evolved from the road car. Stiffer, of course, the updated tub also makes entry and exit significantly easier whilst benefitting from FIA approved 6-point harness fixing points.

McLaren has delivered what is surely the ultimate track-driving experience. Built from the learnings of 50 years of motorsport experience, the GTR is the fastest car McLaren have built short of Formula 1.

Limited to just 75 units and each one selling out as soon as it was launched, the GTR was a significantly rarer proposition than road going Senna. Built without compromise, it still retains the approachability and ease of use that McLaren road cars are known for.

Accompanying this McLaren Senna GTR are two large bespoke flight cases, the contents of which demonstrate the significant task undertaken by the experts at Lanzante in Petersfield whilst fully road-converting and road-registering this example. Carried out at a cost north of £230,000, the road conversion process covers everything from the addition of catalytic converters and standardised fuelling system to the fitment of Senna road car seats, Thatcham Category 1 alarm and locking doors! The result means this example is supplied with a UK V5 certificate of registration and conformity. Furthermore, in the search of convenience and practicality, the front axle lifting system from the Senna road car was also added in, along with headlights, reversing light, electronic parking brake, and a revision suspension setup for great compliance on the road.

On top of the standard conversion, this example received the Lanzante D-shape steering wheel at a further cost of £12,500, specially designed for more ergonomic handling on longer drives. The accompanying flight cases contain all of the parts removed from the conversion process; not limited to the original FIA specification Halo seats, non-catalysed downpipes, original OZ Racing wheels with wets as well as original OZ Racing wheels with slick tyres.

This Senna GTR presents today with just 125 km from new. Presented in its vibrant quad-colour livery, this example original saw inspiration from RX-78-2 Gundam piloted by Amuro Ray from debut series of the Japanese anime legends Gundam Warriors. At the time of the road conversion, the interior further received bespoke stitching in McLaren Orange.

Full details of the conversion are available on request and this Senna GTR is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.

• 1 of 75 examples built
• Full road-conversion by Lanzante at a cost of over £230,000
• Front-axle lifting system
• Electronic parking brake and Senna road car seats
• Additionally equipped with Lanzante's D-shaped steering wheel
• Livery inspired by the RX-78-2 Gundam piloted by Amuro Ray
• 125 km from new
• Accompanied by two bespoke flight cases containing conversion items
• 1 owner from new