McLaren Artura
The McLaren Artura is a hybrid electric sports car designed and manufactured by the British car manufacturer McLaren Automotive since 2022. It is the third hybrid by the company since the P1 and Speedtail, and the first with a V6 engine.
The name Artura was announced on 23 November 2020. It is a combination of the words art and future. It inaugurates a new carbon fibre chassis called MCLA.
Specifications
Engine
The Artura uses an all-new twin-turbocharged V6 engine paired with an electric motor to produce a combined output of at 7,500 rpm and of torque at 2,250 rpm. On its own, the engine produces and of torque. The all-aluminium engine has a bank angle of 120 degrees, a world first for a production V6 engine. This is to accommodate a hot-vee layout, where the two turbochargers are placed in the vee of the engine. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an all-new 8 speed dual-clutch transmission. Redline is at 8,500 rpm.Electric motor
The electric motor used in the Artura produces and of torque. The combined torque peak is less than the sum of both sides as the output is limited to "optimize powertrain drivability characteristics". The lithium-ion battery pack weighs and is positioned under the rear of the passenger compartment. McLaren claims a 2.5-hour time for an 80 percent charge using an EVSE cable and a electric range under European testing methodology. This motor replaces the reverse gear, similar to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The total mass of all electrical components is, which means that the Artura has a kerb weight only more than that of its predecessor, the McLaren 570S.The Artura has a range of on electric-only mode.
Performance
According to McLaren, the Artura can accelerate to in 2.9 seconds, to in 8.3 seconds, can achieve a maximum speed of, and has a time of 10.7 seconds.Chassis and Handling Dynamics
The McLaren Artura represents a notable shift in the brand's approach to chassis dynamics with the introduction of an electronic differential, a first for a modern McLaren. In previous models, McLaren relied on an open differential, using the braking system to manage torque distribution between the rear wheels through selective brake application.Alongside the e-diff, the Artura features a new multi-link rear suspension system. This suspension design increases toe stiffness by 75%, a change that significantly improves rear-end stability.
Marketing
The Artura appeared prominently on the sixth episode of the third season of the Netflix-produced series Emily in Paris.The Artura was advertised on the McLaren MCL35M and MCL36 during the 2021 and 2022 Formula One seasons.