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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ajith Kumar adds McLaren Senna to his garage. Here's what is special about the supercar
Actor and motorsport enthusiast, Ajith Kumar, has recently acquired a new McLaren Senna. Ajith Kumar, a popular Tamil actor and motorsport enthusiast, has just added a very rare supercar to his collection: the McLaren Senna. One of the only 500 units produced, the celebrity's new supercar sports a Marlboro livery with Ayrton Senna's autograph. Ajith Kumar is also well known for his participation in motorsports and owns a racing team called 'Ajith Kumar Racing'. The McLaren Senna supercar is track-focused, most likely bought to participate in the upcoming racing events. The purchase was posted on social media by his where the actor was seen checking out his new ride. Not just this, but the actor also owns multiple other high-value cars such as the Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and McLaren 750S. The Mclaren Senna also gets more hardcore track versions such as the Senna GTR and the Senna LM (Le Mans). The GTR is even rarer with only 75 units produced while only 35 units of the LM have been built till now. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar buys swanky new Porsche 911 GT3 RS worth over ₹ 3.5 crore, wife posts photo over social media Ajith's motorsport background Ajith Kumar has a long-standing history in motorsport, having previously competed in international events, including the 2004 Formula Asia BMW F3 Championships and the 2010 Formula 2 Championship. His return to competitive racing comes after a significant hiatus from the sport. According to Chandra, the newly formed team also aims to support young drivers by providing them with a structured racing program. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of encouraging more talent in the international motorsport arena. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar spins out and crashes Porsche while racing in Dubai McLaren Senna: Engine and performance Ajith's new Senna gets a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine punching out 778 bhp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. This unit is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for laser-quick shifts. With these specs, the Senna is claimed to reach a top speed of about 350 kmph. To handle this much power properly, the manufacturer has also designed the car to deliver a downforce of 800 kg. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 06 Jun 2025, 09:44 AM IST
NDTV
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Actor Ajith Kumar Brings Home Rare McLaren Senna Hypercar
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar has added a new model to his supercar collection. This is in the form of a rare hypercar named after the legendary F1 driver, Ayrton Senna, called the McLaren Senna. This car is special for the actor as Senna is the actor's idol. To make it even more special, the hypercar has an iconic Marlboro livery with Ayrton Senna's autograph. It is to be noted that the car makes sense in the garage of the actor, as he is a professional racecar driver. The delivery video featuring Ajith Kumar as he sees and drives his McLaren Senna has been posted on Instagram by Ajith Kumar Racing. In this brief clip, the actor is seen in a room with his McLaren Senna completely uncovered. A video of the iconic F1 driver Ayrton Senna was shown in the background on a projector within the private delivery space. Next, Ajith Kumar was in total awe while observing this track-ready supercar with its butterfly doors lifted. He was thoroughly captivated during the walkaround, examining the vehicle from every angle. Later, the actor invited a few friends and took the Senna out for its inaugural drive. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajith Kumar Racing Team (@ajithkumarracing) McLaren, responsible for the production of the Senna, only produced 500 units of the car. The pedigree was later passed on to the Senna GTR, which is a track-focused version of the car and is even rarer, with only 75 units in existence. Then there is Senna LM (Le Mans), which has only 35 units. Supporting the performance of the car is a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 kicking out 789 hp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. These specs made it the most powerful engine made by the brand at the time. To fully utilise the power efficiently, the brand had designed the car to have 800 kg of downforce. Meanwhile, the transmission duties are handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Apart from the McLaren Senna, Ajith Kumar also has models like the Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and McLaren 750S.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Senna Lives On: Ajith Kumar brings home McLaren Senna in tribute to his racing idol
Actor , who is known to be a huge fan of Ayrton Senna, has now got himself a brand new McLaren Senna car. The actor, who has been training hard at the Paul Ricard Circuit in France for his next racing challenge, only a couple of days ago clocked his personal best lap timing of 2:08.571 while testing in the Porsche GT3 R. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Announcing the news that he had bought a McLaren Senna, the actor's racing team, Ajith Kumar Racing, on its X timeline, put out a picture of the actor with his car and wrote, "Senna brought to life with Kumar bringing the McLaren Senna home!" Ajith has already disclosed that Ayrton Senna is his idol in the racing world. The actor, in an interview, had said, "My favourite person, who, like you say, I idolise, is Ayrton Senna." It may also be recalled that a few days ago, a video clip that showed Ajith paying his respects to a statue of the legendary Formula One racer at the Senna Memorial in Sao Paulo, Brazil, had gone viral. In the video clip, Ajith was seen kissing the feet of the life-sized statue of Ayrton Senna. The actor, who has actively been pursuing his passion of motorsport racing, has done the country proud at least thrice on the race tracks in 2025. For the unaware, Ajith is not only racing but is also the owner of the team Ajith Kumar Racing. Ajith's other teammates who participate with him in races are Mathieu Detry, Duffieux and Cameron McLeod. Ajith's team has roped in Bas Koeten Racing as its technical and logistical partner. The actor's team began the year on a winning note, emerging third in the 991 category of the 24H Dubai 2025. The actor and his racing team then emerged third in the intensely contested 12H Mugello car racing event in Italy. He and his team followed it up with a third podium finish at the Creventic Endurance Race held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, in the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup category, where they secured the second place. --IANS mkr/
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Pink Villa
Ajith Kumar brings home limited edition McLaren Senna worth Rs 6.75 crores as his 2nd most expensive car
Ajith Kumar has been nailing the perfect balance between his love for films and passion for motorsports. Known for his unique collection of some of the most expensive and luxurious cars, the Tamil actor has now added one more to his garage, albeit a limited-production and exclusive edition. Ajith Kumar buys a McLaren Senna worth Rs. 6.75 crores Taking to X, Ajith Kumar's manager, Suresh Chandra, dropped a picture of the actor posing beside his latest purchase, a swanky McLaren Senna in vibrant hues of red and silver. This luxurious hypercar is produced as a limited edition model, which sold out in no time after its launch. More interestingly, due to its extremely high price range, it is not available for purchase in India. Speaking of the Good Bad Ugly actor, the McLaren Senna becomes his second most expensive car purchase ever. Ajith Kumar's existing fleet of cars includes the most expensive Ferrari SF90 Well, AK has a massive car collection that includes some of the most exclusive and high-end cars from top brands worldwide today. However, the most expensive purchase of his to date remains the bright red-hued Ferrari SF90, which he acquired in July 2024. The high-end vehicle is priced at a whopping Rs. 9 crore and is considered a hybrid supercar. Ajith Kumar's racing front Returning to the actor-turned motorsports driver, AK has not only established his own racing team but also garnered numerous accolades in a short time. He has won back-to-back titles in an endurance series across Europe, showcasing his spirit and unwavering grit in motorsports. Ajith Kumar's film front The Padma Bhushan recipient, Ajith, was last seen in the film Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film emerged as a superhit at the box office and earned a massive response. Up next, the actor has confirmed that his next film project will begin in November 2025. As of now, no details about this project, acronymed as AK64, have been revealed.
Bloomberg
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
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