# McLaren Artura

> The McLaren Artura is a plug-in hybrid supercar that marks McLaren Automotive's first step into a new era. Powered by an all-new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 paired with an axial flux electric motor, it delivers 691bhp through an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox while weighing just 1,498kg. Built on the brand-new MCLA carbon fibre chassis manufactured in-house at McLaren's Sheffield composites centre, the Artura blends electric-only urban cruising with explosive supercar performance - 0-62mph in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 205mph.

- **Created by:** McLaren Automotive
- **Launched:** 2022
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** Paid - from approximately £200,000 / $237,000 USD. Spider convertible variant commands a premium over the coupe.
- **Key features:** MCLA Carbon Fibre Monocoque, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + E-Motor, 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission, Electronic Differential, Electric-Only Mode

## Features

- **MCLA Carbon Fibre Monocoque** — Brand-new carbon fibre chassis tub weighing just 82kg, manufactured in-house at McLaren's Sheffield composites facility with significantly increased rigidity.
- **3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + E-Motor** — All-new 120-degree hot-vee V6 producing 585PS, paired with a 95PS axial flux electric motor for combined 700PS output.
- **8-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission** — All-new SSG gearbox with eight speeds. The electric motor replaces the traditional reverse gear, saving packaging space.
- **Electronic Differential** — First modern McLaren with an e-diff, replacing the previous open-differential-plus-brake-torque-vectoring approach.
- **Electric-Only Mode** — Up to 31km (19 miles) of electric-only range under European testing, with a 2.5-hour charge time to 80% using an EVSE cable.
- **MIS II Infotainment** — New-generation 8.0-inch portrait-oriented infotainment system with over-the-air update capability and Apple CarPlay support.
- **Hydraulic Steering** — Unassisted hydraulic steering rack preserving analogue road feel, paired with double wishbone suspension at all four corners.
- **Multi-Link Rear Suspension** — New rear suspension design increasing toe stiffness by 75% for improved rear-end stability under hard cornering.

## Achievements

- First production V6 engine with a 120-degree bank angle
- First McLaren built on the in-house MCLA carbon fibre platform
- Featured in Netflix series Emily in Paris Season 3
- Officially advertised on McLaren F1 cars during 2021 and 2022 seasons
- Artura GT4 launched in 2022, making racing debut at Daytona in 2023
- McLaren Trophy one-make racing series launched in 2023 using Artura Trophy cars

## Latest updates

- **2024-09** — McLaren announced significant 2024 updates including a 20bhp power increase to 691bhp, revised engine mapping for a more exciting top end, new engine mounts, upgraded sports exhaust, faster nose-lift system, and improved brake cooling.
- **2024-06** — Artura Spider roadster introduced with an 11-second retractable hardtop operable at speeds up to 30mph.
- **2023-01** — Artura GT4 made its racing debut at the Daytona Michelin Pilot Challenge.
- **2022-06** — Artura GT4 unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

## Links

- Website: https://cars.mclaren.com/gb-en/artura
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclarenautomotive/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/McLarenAuto
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McLarenAutomotive
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mclarenauto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mclarenautomotive/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mclaren

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