The McLaren Artura could prove to be the carmaker’s best-selling model and shortly after we had the opportunity to check it out in person at McLaren North Jersey, Doug DeMuro has also had the opportunity to check it out in person.
DeMuro’s overview of the replacement to the 570S starts in the cabin where some significant changes have been made compared to other McLaren models. One of the most obvious alterations is the fitment of a new infotainment screen that floats out from the rest of the dashboard.
Another neat feature of the Artura are the bucket seats that can actually be tilted back and forth, not something you’ll find on many seats like these. Speaking of the seats, there is also an odd storage pouch at the front of the driver’s seat.
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The reviewer than speaks about the powertrain of the Artura. McLaren has ditched its old 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and replaced it with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that produces 577 hp and revs through to 8,500 rpm. Supplementing this engine is a small electric motor contained within the bell housing of the car’s eight-speed transmission. All up, the Artura delivers 671 hp and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in an impressive 3.0 seconds, run down the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).
The exterior design of the Artura is an evolution of the 570S with some fresh styling cues. Most notable are the newly-designed headlights while at the rear there are taillights similar to those of the limited-run Elva.