The Senna GTR Tunes Its Performance with Aerodynamic Designs
Justin Lam — March 8, 2018 — Autos
References: motorauthority & cnet
McLaren is upgrading its 788-horsepower Senna supercar with a track-only version known as the Senna GTR. The new Senna GTR follows in the legendary footsteps set by the F1 GTR and P1 GTR, by combining incredible power with impressive aerodynamics. McLaren has boasted that the car will be able to post lap time comparable to Formula 1 cars, thanks to its improved aerodynamics which provide up to 2,200 pounds of downforce. The outrageous super car is powered by a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 which bumps the horsepower up to 814 and gives it more that 590-pound-feet of torque.
The design of the Senna GTR does not change much from the original Senna, but the few design changes are made to affect aerodynamics. The front fender, rear fender and doors have been redesigned for the carbon fiber body. The front and rear diffusers have been scaled up for track purposes and the Senna GTR also features new wheels.
Image Credit: McLaren
The design of the Senna GTR does not change much from the original Senna, but the few design changes are made to affect aerodynamics. The front fender, rear fender and doors have been redesigned for the carbon fiber body. The front and rear diffusers have been scaled up for track purposes and the Senna GTR also features new wheels.
Image Credit: McLaren
Trend Themes
1. Aerodynamic Track Cars - The trend of combining powerful engines with impressive aerodynamics for track-only cars presents opportunities for innovation in both the automotive and motorsports industries.
2. Improved Aerodynamics - Innovative designs that improve aerodynamics for track performance can disrupt the automotive industry by increasing the speed and power of high-performance cars.
3. Track-only Versions - Creating track-only versions of high-performance cars like the Senna GTR presents opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry by catering to a specific market of racing enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from the trend of creating powerful and aerodynamic track cars by developing new technologies that optimize performance and speed.
2. Motorsports - The motorsports industry can benefit from the trend of aerodynamic track cars by developing new competition categories and events that highlight the performance capabilities of these vehicles.
3. Carbon Fiber - The use of carbon fiber in the redesign of the Senna GTR presents opportunities for innovation in the material sciences industry by exploring new ways to make carbon fiber stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.
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