It is his spirit that lies behind McLaren Automotive’s latest car, a car named after Senna. In case you’re wondering if and why McLaren should feel the need to make another niche model for the Ultimate Series, the Senna occupies its very own corner. Whereas the P1 (and the $1.5m P2 that will replace it soon) are designed to be the ultimate driver’s car on the road and track, the Senna is the ultimate McLaren track car that is road legal. McLaren AutomotiveAndy Palmer, the Ultimate Series vehicle line director, explains that this is the most powerful track car McLaren has ever built which performs equally well on the road. “The P1 was a road car designed for the track, which can sit three people and luggage.

Source: Forbes December 10, 2017 00:11 UTC