McLaren Artura Spider arrives, with 690hp, 0-100 in 3 secs, hardtop opened in 11 secs
Two years ago, McLaren Kuala Lumpur introduced the Artura, the first hybrid supercar from the British sports brand. Today, the model receives a convertible version, the Artura Spider. This new model comes with enhancements involving powertrain, chassis, and aerodynamics aspects, which will also be provided to the coupe version for the 2025 model year.
Firstly, McLaren has redesigned the 3.0-liter V6 hybrid engine to increase power from the previous 680hp to 700hp. Torque remains at 720Nm but with electronic mapping adjustments, it is delivered to the wheels more efficiently. The engine receives assistance from an electric motor placed inside the gearbox. This motor generates 95hp and 225Nm, paired with a 7.4kWh battery providing an electric range of up to 33km.
With recalibrated 8-speed transmission, the Artura Spider can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.0 seconds and 0 to 200km/h in 8.4 seconds. Despite being a convertible, it can reach a top speed of 330km/h. McLaren adds that the car also features a new, stiffer engine mount to control powertrain movement, enhancing stability, steering response, and overall vehicle agility.
The Artura Spider uses a hardtop roof that can be opened and closed in 11 seconds with the help of eight electric motors. Despite this, it weighs 1,560kg, only 62kg heavier than the Artura Coupe. To ensure drivers fully enjoy the engine sound when the roof is down, McLaren includes a new exhaust system with retuned resonators and cone-shaped tailpipes.
If that’s not potent enough, customers can also opt for a sport exhaust system offering a clearer tone by directing sound waves from the exhaust into the cabin. Ride and handling are improved by enhancing the Proactive Damping Control system’s response rate by 90 percent, making it more responsive to driver inputs and road surfaces.
For brakes, the Artura Spider features 390mm ceramic carbon discs at the front, 380mm at the rear, each paired with six and four-piston aluminum monobloc calipers. The McLaren Artura Spider can be yours with prices starting from RM3.4 million including duties, before options.
