No, that’s not £375K. It’s literally £375. For a McLaren Senna. As in 500 bucks. No catch, no tricks. Seriously.
Okay, maybe one catch. Legroom. If you’re not too fussed about that, then pay attention.
Just off the bat, this one doesn’t come with a 4.0L V8 engine. I mean, it would, but they’d have some trouble fitting it in. I’ll tell you what, though, it does sound like one, AND it’s got push to start.
So if it sounds like one, and feels like one, then why’s it cost so little?
Okay, we’ll stop pulling your leg here. We’re not expecting you to skid down the highway in this battery-powered kiddie EV. Unless you’re Lando Norris, of course. But it’ll certainly give your toddler a good handle on sports cars, and prove a suitable manifestation aide for the near or distant future.
You know how they say imagine yourself behind the wheel of your favourite car…yeah, your kid can save her imagination for another day, and literally put tush to leather cush and skidaddle all the way to a bright and wealthy future.
A new toy from McLaren
The Senna EV joins the McLaren P1 and 720S on Santa’s list, and you can pick from six official liveries including black, Aryton yellow, Mira orange and Vega blue.
If you’re worried about it doing 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, don’t be. It’s got all the power of a quarter of a pony, and you can easily catch up to it with a fast walk.
But forget the speed, this one’s all about the detail. Ultra cool dihedral doors, working brakes with synchronised brake lights, and an on-board infotainment system that plays music back via SD card or USB.
McLaren Senna: an exhilarating experience
Just as well that this mini EV isn’t street legal. I mean, his daddy isn’t really suited for the road either. If you do happen to get your hands on a McLaren Senna, chances are you’ll probably be taking it out on the track, instead of hitting the mall with it. Especially if you’ve opted for the GTR trim, in which case it doesn’t even come with a passenger’s seat (you can ask for one at 0 additional cost).
The full-sized V8 Senna is priced marginally higher than the £375 quid you’ll pay for its mini-me. But if you can pen a one and six zeroes on a check, then it may be worth your time. Personally, I prefer a more driveable car like the McLaren F1, but each to their own I suppose.
Anyway, with Christmas around the corner, make sure you’ve got the Senna EV on your shopping list. Who knows, maybe one Christmas twenty years down the line, that same kid will gift you the keys to an actual McLaren super car in return. Not a bad return on £375, ey?
While you’re at it, you can even explain who Ayrton Senna was, which would conclude a beautiful parent-child moment.
