This year marks the 60th anniversary of McLaren and while the carmaker has kept the celebrations relatively sedate throughout the year, it did recently put on a smoky display at the Dunsfold Aerodrome with a pair of Arturas to celebrate the milestone.
While one could argue that the launch of the Artura has been overshadowed by the Ferrari 296 GTB, the Artura still represents a big leap forward over the 570S that it replaced in McLaren’s line-up. Not only is it the brand’s first hybrid after the iconic P1 but it also rocks a new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 as opposed to the twin-turbo V8 of its predecessor.
This engine is good for 577 hp on its own and when supplemented with the electric motor, the Artura is good for an impressive 671 hp at 7,500 rpm and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque at 2,250 rpm.
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The 1-minute long clip shows an orange and a blue Artura powersliding and drifting around the famed Top Gear test track in the UK. We don’t know who was driving the cars at the time but clearly, they are very skilled behind the wheel, leaving tire marks in the shape of a ‘60’ on the track.
Unfortunately for many U.S. buyers of the Artura, deliveries originally scheduled for May were pushed back to September earlier this year, giving the British car manufacturer more time to run additional tests as part of new and improved quality control procedures.
While the Artura is often compared with the more powerful Ferrari 296 GTB, it’s worth remembering that the McLaren starts at $237,500, making it considerably cheaper than the 296 GTB which is priced at $338,255.
