The McLaren Artura plug-in hybrid is a 670-hp supercar superstar
With power, luxury and technology in spades, the Artura sets the tone for McLaren s future. Listen - 08:07
There s way more to the Artura than what initially meets the eye. McLaren
We re always stoked when a new McLaren hits the scene, but Tuesday s unveiling of the Artura is particularly exciting. That s because the Artura isn t just the evolution of McLaren s current skill set, it s a brand-new car from the ground up. From the chassis to the powertrain to the onboard tech and beyond, the Artura is a big step forward for McLaren s supercars.
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We can now confirm that the new McLaren Artura will be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Paired with an axial flux E-motor, the powertrain will produce a combined 671 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. Broken down further, the V6 contributes 577 hp and 431 lb-ft on its own, which works out to almost 200 hp per liter. The E-motor produces up to 166 lb-ft instantly, along with 94 hp.
McLaren says that not only does this setup give the rear-wheel-drive Artura the sharpest-ever throttle response from a McLaren, but it enables a 0-62 mph run of three seconds dead. 0-124 mph flies by in just 8.3 seconds and 0-186 mph in 21.5 seconds. The top speed limiter only spoils the fun at 205 mph.
McLaren Artura: new era hybrid supercar breaks cover
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Hollow eye sockets from the 720S. Flying buttresses from the 570S. Laser-cut rear mesh from the 765LT. Yep, this is a McLaren alright. But while many details look familiar, the Artura is entirely new under the skin.
McLaren’s first plug-in hybrid, the Artura effectively replaces the ‘entry-level’ Sports Series range of cars: 540C, 570S, 570GT, 600LT and 620R. It pairs a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 680hp. Zero to 62mph takes 3.0 seconds and top speed is limited – yes, limited – to 205mph.
More remarkable, perhaps, are the electric-only range of 18.6 miles and CO2 emissions of 129g/km – making this easily the greenest McLaren ever. It’s available to order now, priced from £185,500.
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