The cynic in me says... what another one https://cars.mclaren.com/newrules?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=vid-geneva&utm_campaign=q1-2019-febenews-ng-1-EN-TMW
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/mclaren-senna-gtr-unveiled-607kw Only 75 units of the extreme McLaren Senna GTR will be built, and already each has been sold. But for more than £1.1 million (AUD$2.6 million) plus taxes, what can buyers of this track-only beast expect? Image Unavailable, Please Login For a start, a 607kW/800Nm version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 favoured by the Woking outfit, this tune being its most potent. On top of that, McLaren claims a power-to-weight ratio (with a dry weight of 1188kg, so the ratio is realistically unachievable) of 510kW-per-tonne. You’ll struggle to find anything available to buy locally which tops that. Keeping that weight low is McLaren’s clever Monocage III-R carbon fibre shell. The primary structure of the car is light and strong, with aluminium subframe and engine frame working alongside. Worthy Watch: Nico Rosberg hot laps in a Senna Image Unavailable, Please Login The Senna GTR is 10kg lighter than the road-going car thanks to the deletion of elements like the infotainment touch screen and the audio system, though comfort features like air-conditioning remain. On the topic of tonnes, McLaren also says the Senna GTR generates more than 1000kg of downforce at 250km/h, where the standard Senna only makes 800kg. McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt says building the Senna GTR free from road car regulations allowed the Woking engineers to create an unhinged version of its ultimate track car. Read more: McLaren's GTRs - evolution of a badge Image Unavailable, Please Login “The McLaren Senna GTR is a perfect example of our determination to bring our customers the Ultimate expression of track driving performance and excitement,” Flewitt says. “The McLaren Senna was designed from the outset to be an extreme track car, but the 2018 McLaren Senna GTR Concept suggested how much more further we could go and now, free from the constraints of road car legislation and motorsport competition rules, we have pushed the limits of what is technically possible to advance circuit driving capability to another level entirely.” McLaren says deliveries of the Senna GTR will start late this year.
What a waste of space - who buys these things? Are they eligible to run in any recognised category? If not, they're a very expensive penis extension.
they're bought for capital gain, the owners speculating that a very limited run of a very fast car = long term value growth. Just like the McLaren F1. Never forget also that there are more LOMBARD's in the UK than any other country. These cars are also good brand advertising, guaranteed breathless reviews by gullible journalists who could never actually afford to own one, let alone race one. Perhaps 2 or 3 Senna buyers will run at a car club track day and get FTD bragging rights, with the electronic and active-aero aids doing half the work. Woo Hoo
Exciting times ahead https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/vw-plans-to-transform-the-electric-car-industry-over-the-next-decade/news-story/51bca5f6dc6a7cd18d6771781e96b281
The hybrid is Made In Japan, as is the "Vibe"edition sold here. YES, don't listen to what the "experts" say, mine is made in Thailand, and the one in Italy is made in China, both are NOT quality of Made In Japan, both have had quality control problems. [ok minor issues, but still] For mine, THE best sub-compact vehicle on the planet, cannot be beat, no matter how you want to measure, was pure Honda genius, Honda do that on the odd occasion, hope NOT in F1. Sadly, its leaving me tomorrow, :-(
