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Swaggering with Purpose
After something of a shaky start with the original MP4-12C, McLaren has become a brand that
most definitely has its swagger on, buoyed by rave reviews for the new 720S and strong sales for
the entry-level 570 models.
The company has also proved capable of selling out every limited edition before officially confirm-
ing their existence, with the two-seat Senna being the latest case in point—the total production run
of 500 units is already spoken for despite a price tag that, in the United States, is likely to run very
close to seven figures as-delivered. The same applies for its grand-tourer sibling, the three-seat
BP23, which is McLaren’s other current Ultimate Series project. There are owners’ names attached
to each of the full run of those 106 cars, this before final details have even been confirmed. We’re
told that many buyers have opted for one of each. Sounds like it’s fun at the top.
Heavy-Hitting Lightweight
Aside from its name, the Senna has plenty more awe to invoke. It is designed for track use first
and foremost; the idea is less daily driver than a car that is street-legal for drives to and from the
track. That has led to some serious mass saving, including the development of an even lighter
form of carbon fiber, and although the power output is impressive, the claimed weight is even more
extraordinary.
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