McLaren Artura hybrid from $375,000

The new McLaren Altura High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar will cost Kiwis at least $375,000 and is now available to order.

The Artura comes with a choice of four specifications and is designed with full plug-in hybrid (PHEV) capability that can be charged to 80% in 2.5 hours with a standard EVSE cable.

It has 30km electric range, the powertrain comprising a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an E-motor and energy-dense cooled 7.4kWh battery pack, producing combined outputs of 500kW power and 720Nm torque.

The batteries can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, tailored to the driving mode selected.

The super lightweight Artura (kerb weight 1498kg) is the first model built on the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) optimised for HPH powertrains and built at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

It can get to 100km/h in three seconds and reach a limited top speed of 330km/h.

The lightweight eight-speed transmission integrates McLaren’s first electronic differential.

A new interior has all key controls accessible with hands on the wheel, a new eight-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system enabling configuration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and smartphone mirroring.

Over the air (OTA) updates, integrated stolen vehicle tracking (available in certain markets) and future upgrades are available.

A new rear suspension concept includes uprated electro-hydraulic steering and Proactive Damping Control to enhance agility, stability and dynamic performance.

Next-generation Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres are fitted.

“Our all-new, High-Performance Hybrid delivers all of the performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence for which McLaren is renowned, with the additional benefit of EV driving capability,” McLaren Automotive chief executive Mike Flewitt says.

A twin-clutch transmission has been developed for the Artura which has no reverse gear – the E-motor rotating the car in the opposite direction.

Ethernet architecture reduces cabling by up to 25% as well as speeding up data transmission.

The Artura has plenty of stopping power with carbon ceramic brakes and lightweight aluminium calipers from similar systems featuring in McLaren’s latest LT models.

The car has a five-year vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty and 10-year body warranty.

First deliveries to customers are due to start in Q3 this year.

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