In what is sure to be a thriller for those who feel the need for speed, but at the same time want to ramp up their green credentials, the McLaren Artura has made its debut promising drivers high performance, super-car driving dynamics and engagement with pure EV driving capability.

With every vehicle hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England, the new member of the family is underpinned by the company’s philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode.

Brett Soso, Managing Director – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive Ltd., says: “We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in Bahrain and on the day of its global debut. Every drop of our engineering expertise gained across more than 50 years of racing has been poured into the Artura, to deliver a combination of breathtaking performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence.”

The Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) with advanced and flexible chassis design. It has been optimised for hybrid applications through bespoke battery compartment, domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, as well as electrical air-conditioning. Weight-reduction measures provide a class-leading lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*, and a DIN kerb weight of 1,489kg*.

A lightweight 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine is paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor, generating a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading powerto-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*. The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80-per-cent level in just twoand-a-half hours. The battery pack can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving.

In pure EV mode, the vehicle has a range of up to 30km and a top speed of 130km/h. The exterior design gives the car a ‘shrink-wrapped’ appearance and the technical sculpture of the car has been conceived to optimise aerodynamic performance as well as cooling. The driving experience is enhanced through a new Digital Instrument Cluster mounted to the steering column and the Artura is the first McLaren to offer Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Road-Sign Recognition, Lane-Departure Warning and High-Beam Assist. *Subject to final validation. ✤

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