The new McLaren Senna supercar is so radical in terms of aerodynamics that it's hard to believe the Brits can squeeze more out of it. But it is possible, and the Senna GTR Concept that the automaker just unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show proves just that. And, more importantly, McLaren just confirmed that the concept car previews a production model.

Well, that's far from surprising. We knew that a GTR model will arrive as soon as the Senna was unveiled in December 2017. The P1 GTR revived the track-spec McLaren supercar following the iconic F1 GTR, and it's pretty obvious that all of the company's flagship models will get the same treatment. McLaren says it will take "expressions of interest" at the show for the "up to 75" GTRs that will be built during 2019. Well, it's safe to assume that all will be sold by the time the Geneva Motor Show is over.

The technical details will be unveiled later this year, but the concept looks as production-ready as they get, so it's safe to assume that it will have a bigger splitter, a massive diffuser that extends further back, an optimized rear wing, and wider fenders to accommodate the wider track. It will also have a new wheel design created for track use only. No images of the interior yet, but it should be extreme compared to the regular model.

McLaren unveiled that the Senna GTR will be similar in weight to the 1,198 kg (2,641-pound) road-legal McLaren Senna. It may seem a bit weird, but the Senna is already as light as it can get due to being made almost entirely out of carbon-fiber. The GTR could shed a few kg, but the extra performance will come from the improved aerodynamics and the increased power. Speaking of that, output will increase from the standard 789 horsepower to "at least 814." The race-spec transmission, the revised double wishbone suspension and Pirelli slick tires, and with up to 1,000 kg (2,205 pounds) of downforce, the Senna GTR will be quicker at the track than any other McLaren, sans the Formula One cars.

We will back with more details as soon as we have them. Meanwhile, stay tuned for a full review of this car.

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