McLaren Senna Carbon Theme to weaves its magic in Geneva

The new McLaren Senna is set to raise heartrates at the 88^th Geneva Motor Show as it bares all to appear in Visual Carbon Fibre. The McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) is one of five themes developed by MSO for a car that has been the centre of attention since the first images were released in December.

The Visual Carbon Fibre exterior is the most obvious individual feature of the McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO. Comprising 67 parts, the full body set takes almost 1,000 hours to produce.

Solar Yellow detailing on the sill exteriors, rear wing and front active aero blades - a process that accounted for almost 250 hours of MSO time - combines with Laurel Green brake calipers in recognition of the helmet colours of the legendary Brazilian Formula One racing driver.

The colours are carried through to the interior of the car, with the door gas strut in Laurel Green and the contrast stitching on the Carbon Black Alcantara trim on seats, door inners and facia. The steering wheel also has a leather centre band in a similar yellow hue.

Both seats feature a Senna 'S' on the headrest and the same detail is repeated in satin finish Visual Carbon Fibre on the end plates of the rear wing, a result achieved using a highly specialised process that sees each matte-finished logo embedded into the gloss carbon fibre panel. One of the front fenders proudly displays the Senna brand.

MSO is also taking the opportunity to introduce a new McLaren Senna wheel option in Geneva. The standard wheel is available in three finishes, but the new MSO seven-spoke, Hybrid Carbon Fibre Wheel is the only alternative design available from McLaren for the car. The centre-lock wheel is a forged aluminium/carbon fibre rim component that at 7.5kg (front wheel) without a tyre fitted, is up to 10 percent lighter than the standard-fit wheel.