Images of a LM-badged McLaren Senna have appeared online once again. It’s the second time that a Le Mans version of the hypercar has emerged in the space of two months, suggesting that Senna production may soon be coming to an end.
The car, which first appeared at McLaren Manchester, is essentially a call-back to the F1 LM from 1995 prepared by the company’s Special Operations team (MSO). That car was itself an homage to the F1 GTR that took outright victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans the same year. Only six were ever produced.
Changes made to Senna LM over the standard model are entirely cosmetic, but the ‘Papaya Orange’ colour scheme (taken from the F1 LM) reveals some elements of the hypercar that typically remain hidden. For example, the gloss orange headlight shrouding exposes the intricate ducts that help direct air around the front of the car. The same can be said for the back of the car, as the colour scheme emphasises the giant air ducts around the engine.
Other visual tweaks include a smattering of LM badges both on the bodywork and in the cabin, while the Senna’s ultra-lightweight seats get orange Alcantara padding. Five-spoke centre locking wheels, almost identical to that of the F1 LM, and a gold quad-exit exhaust system complete the retro look.
The British carmaker is allegedly producing 24 limited-edition LM Sennas, seven of which will bear the orange colour scheme, according to Motor1. The other colours are currently a mystery, especially as MSO is typically secretive about its creations.
That said, we did spy an LM-badged Senna in early January sporting the same metallic grey paintwork as the Le Mans-winning F1 GTR.
Image credit: McLaren Manchester
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