Performance Review: McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren Senna Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular McLaren Senna has a 3999cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Senna shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Senna's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1198 kgs (2641 lbs) this makes the McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren Senna shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp)

In terms of power the 3999cc 32V V8 engine produces 789 bhp (588 kW) @ 7250 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren Senna you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (683.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren Senna.

The McLaren Senna has a Power to weight ratio of 658.5 bhp per ton and 492.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Senna competing with the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (683.0 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8 Supercharged (683.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McLaren Senna generating around 492.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 (516.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2000 Ultima GTR 720 (515.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Senna and the 2017 BMW 5 Series M5 F10

When talking about the performance of the McLaren Senna on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.54 secs @ 143.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW 5 Series M5 F10 (9.50 secs), the 2014 Bentley Continental GT3-R 4.0 V8 Turbo (9.51 secs), and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (9.51 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Senna equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Senna Rivals List.

A Brief History of McLaren

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