The new McLaren Artura Spider is revealed as McLaren’s first-ever High-Performance Hybrid convertible. The new Spider has significant upgrades over the original Artura, including more power, more performance and even greater driver engagement.
The new Artura coupe also benefits from the same improvements, both are available to order now, for delivery from mid-2024 (depending on region).
The Artura’s 3.0-litre V6 and E-motor powertrain now produce a combined 700PS (690bhp) – with petrol engine output over 200PS/litreArtura. The Spider is the lightest convertible supercar in its class, bettering rivals by as much as 83kg.
The McLaren Artura Spider has power-to-weight ratio of 480PS/tonne at the lightest dry weight of 1,457kg enables thrilling levels of performance.
Maximum powertrain torque of 720Nm (531lb ft); E-motor delivers transient torque of up to 225Nm, ensuring instant throttle response.
The Artura Spider’s acceleration is almost indistinguishable from the coupe: 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 3.0 seconds; 0-200km/h (124mph) in 8.4 seconds; 0-300km/h in 21.6 seconds; maximum speed of 330km/h (205mph).
Revised transmission calibration and a new pre-fill feature deliver 25% faster gearshifts. Response rates of the Proactive Damping Control suspension system increased by up to 90%, improving reaction to driver input and changes to the road surface.
Greater braking power and consistency at high speeds, with new brake cooling ducts improving thermal management.
The retractable one-piece hard-top operates electrically in just 11 seconds, at speeds of up to 50km/h (31mph); an electrochromic roof panel is optionally available.
Aerothermal efficiency is optimised with four separate ducting systems to increase engine cooling airflow and heat extraction while reducing occupant buffeting.
Artura Spider is the most fuel-efficient McLaren convertible ever (108g/km CO2/ 4.8l/100km/58.9mpg in combined EU WLTP) with an increased EV range of 33km/21 miles.
HD touchscreen infotainment system incorporates advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); smartphone mirroring to support Apple CarPlay is standard and wireless charging for enabled mobile devices is available as an option.
Blindspot Monitoring and Cross-Traffic Detection are newly available; Road Sign Recognition and Lane Departure Warning are now fitted as standard.
New exterior paint colours; new ‘Stealth’ black badging (silver optional)5-year vehicle warranty; 6-year battery warranty; 10-year body perforation corrosion warranty; 3-year service plan20PS power upgrade to a combined.
The McLaren Artura Spider is priced in its home UK market from £221,500 for the standard specification. There are three further interior specifications, each available for an additional £5,050:
