Meet McLaren's new hybrid convertible, the Artura Spider

KUALA LUMPUR: McLaren has pulled the wraps off the all-new Artura Spider, the convertible version of the Artura supercar introduced in 2021. The luxury automaker has not only chopped the roof of the supercar but has also introduced several new updates, making the supercar even more enticing for enthusiasts.

The McLaren Artura Spider features a retractable one-piece hard-top, which operates electrically in just 11 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 kmph. In addition, customers can opt for an electrochromic glass feature, which can switch from opaque to transparent, effectively shielding against up to 99 percent of sunlight.

The dry weight of the supercar is just 1,457 kg, and its kerb weight stands at only 1,560 kg (62 kg more than the Artura coupe), making it the lightest option among convertible competitors.

The Artura convertible packs an upgraded version of 3.0-litre V-6 engine and an electric motor delivering a maximum power of 700 PS and a peak torque of 720 Nm. The power is up by almost 20 PS over the setup introduced with the coupe model. It is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that features a revised calibration and new pre-fill system delivering 25% faster gearshifts. Also part of the kit is a 7.4 kWh battery pack, which offers an all-electric range of 30 km. 

Performance-wise, the Artura Spider runs from zero to 100 kmph in 3 seconds, 0-200 kmph in 8.4 seconds, and from 0-300 kmph in 21.6 seconds, before topping out at 320 kmph. 

In terms of hardware upgrades, the car benefits from carbon-ceramic brake rotors paired with recalibrated ABS, lightweight aluminium callipers, and revised cooling ducts. 

Other key inclusions being - 

• New carbon-fibre trim

• HD touchscreen infotainment system

• Smartphone mirroring to support Apple CarPlay

• Wireless charging for enabled mobile devices

• Blindspot Monitoring and Cross-Traffic Detection

• Road Sign Recognition

• Lane Departure Warning New exterior paint colours

• New ‘Stealth’ black badging (silver optional)

“The new Artura is absolutely the complete next-generation supercar, whichever model you choose. We have upgraded the powertrain and the chassis systems to deliver more power, more dynamic performance, and even higher levels of connection with the driver – without any compromise in everyday driving. And now alongside the new Artura coupe, we have the Artura Spider, a new convertible that has all of these improvements and brings another dimension of open-air McLaren supercar exhilaration to our range,” said Michael Leiters, CEO, of McLaren Automotive.

The order books for the McLaren Artura Spider are now open in Europe, with deliveries slated to begin in the middle of the year. The price begins at £221,500 (approximately equal to RM 1,340,204). For comparison, the Artura coupe retails at RM 1,050,000  in Malaysia. 

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