After the P1, limited to 375 units, and the exclusive Speedtail (106 examples), the new Artura becomes McLaren’s first series-produced electrified road car.
Where the McLaren Artura sits in the range
In Woking’s line-up, the Artura is positioned almost level with the 720S in the brand’s mid-range, slotting between the entry-level GT and the Supercar Series. It was unveiled to the public roughly two months ago, but only now have the headline figures behind its “arsenal” been revealed.
Hybrid powertrain: V6 biturbo and electric assistance
At the heart of the car is a new propulsion system pairing an all-new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with a 94 cv electric motor. Together, they deliver a combined maximum output of 680 cv and a peak torque figure of 720 Nm.
Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 8th gear serves as an overdrive to help cut consumption at cruising speeds, while reverse is provided by the electric motor.
Performance figures and top speed
Matching that level of output with a relatively low kerb weight - 1498 kg in running order - allows the McLaren Artura to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.0s and reach 200 km/h in only 8.3s. The 0 to 300 km/h run takes 21.5s to complete, before the (electronically limited) top speed is reached at 330 km/h.
Battery capacity, electric range and charging
Powering the electric motor in this new hybrid supercar is a 7.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, which provides an electric-only range of up to 30 km. In this electrons-only mode, however, the Artura is capped at a top speed of 130 km/h.
That means short everyday journeys can be completed with zero emissions, while also bringing a clear benefit to acceleration and in-gear response. According to Richard Jackson, McLaren’s Director of Propulsion Systems: “throttle response is much more precise and aggressive with the help of the electric motor, something we already knew when we developed the P1 and the Speedtail, but which we have now been able to improve”.
The British manufacturer says the battery can be charged solely using the combustion engine and notes that it “can go from 0 to 80% capacity in a few minutes under normal driving conditions”. Even so, the most effective solution remains plugging in: via the external charging socket, and using a conventional cable, it can recover up to 80% of its energy in 2.5 hours.
Price and warranty cover
McLaren has not yet confirmed the Artura’s entry price. Sales begin later this year, and it is estimated that pricing will start at around €300,000.
What is already confirmed is that the Artura comes as standard with a five-year vehicle warranty and a six-year warranty for the hybrid system’s batteries.
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