McLaren Senna gets massive power boost from Novitec

With 789 horsepower and 800Nm of torque, McLaren ensured its Senna hypercar is hardcore and so it is not the type of machine you would think tuners might be interested in tweaking - but Novitec has had a go and the results are breathtaking...

The German tuner's programme for the supercar - named after Ayrton Senna, one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers - includes an upgraded specification of the twin-turbo 4.0-litre. They have managed to extract an extra 100 horsepower from the to get to a new total of 889 horses and an enormous 888Nm.

That means the modified Senna now needs just 2.7 seconds to complete the 0-100kph run - that's a tenth of a second less than the standard model.

That's not all - its 0-200kph sprint is now completed in 6.5 seconds, that's down by 0.3s. Top speed is still 335kph.

Novitec added an N-Tronic module that introduces revised mapping and changes to the electronic boost pressure control along with a new custom exhaust system made from Inconel, a superalloy that is used on Formula 1 cars, to help the Senna get more power.

Novitec left the Senna's bodywork untouched but did give it a set of new forged wheels. In collaboration with Vossen, they measure 20-/21in front/rear, feature a seven twin-spoke design and are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero high-performance tyres.

Novitec will create a bespoke interior to suit the exacting needs of owners, with a broad colour palette and the best leather/Alcantara materials available.

An extreme version of the Senna already exists, the track-only GTR with more power and less weight, but if you want a wilder one without being confined to the track, then Novitec has got your back.