Michael Satterfield
TGR Staff
The all-new McLaren Artura, McLaren’s first series-production High-Performance Hybrid supercar is designed to run with a Gasoline Particulate Filter to optimize emissions performance. Working in harmony with the new V6 is the Artura’s compact axial flux E-motor, located within the transmission bell housing. Smaller and more power-dense than a conventional radial flux E-motor, it is capable of generating 94bhp and 166lb-ft and boasts a power density per kilo 33% greater than the system used in the McLaren P1™. The instantaneous nature of the motor’s torque delivery – known as ‘torque infill’ – is key to the car’s razor-sharp throttle response. Exhilarating ‘off-the-line performance sees the Artura achieve 0-60mph in just 3.0 seconds*, with 0-124mph taking 8.3 seconds* and 0-186mph 21.5 seconds*. Top speed is limited to 205mph.
The dual propulsion systems are integrated via an engine disconnect clutch, driving an all-new, twin-clutch transmission, which has been developed specifically for the Artura. Despite having one more ratio than the existing McLaren transmission – to optimize power and torque delivery – the lightweight, short-ratio gear cluster is 1.6 inches shorter in length. It also requires no reverse gear – the E-motor takes care of reversing by literally rotating in the opposite direction.
The E-motor is powered by a battery pack comprising of five lithium-ion modules, offering a usable energy capacity of 7.4kWh and a pure EV range of 19 miles*. The battery is refrigerant cooled using cooling rails, and the assembly – including a power distribution unit that transfers battery power from the rear of the vehicle to the ancillaries in the front – is mounted on a structural carbon fiber floor. This assembly is then bolted onto the rear base of the monocoque, optimizing stiffness, weight distribution, and crash protection.
The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% charge level in just 2.5 hours with a standard EVSE cable. The batteries can also harvest power from the combustion engine during driving, tailored to the driving mode selected.
McLaren Artura technical specification
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Engine configuration |
M630 V6 engine, 2,993cc twin-turbocharged, hybrid powertrain with axial flux electric motor |
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Drivetrain layout |
Longitudinal mid-engined, RWD |
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Power PS (bhp/kW) @ rpm |
680PS (671/500): 585PS (577/430) @ 7,500rpm from petrol engine; 95PS (94/70) from electric motor1 |
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Torque Nm (lb ft) @ rpm |
720 (531): 585 (431) @ 2,250-7,000rpm from petrol engine, 225 (166) from electric motor1 |
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Transmission |
8-Speed SSG (reverse using electric motor) with electronic locking differential (E-diff). Electric, Comfort, Sport and Track modes |
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Steering |
Electro-hydraulic; power-assisted |
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Chassis |
MCLA carbon fibre monocoque with aluminum front and rear frames and chassis structures |
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Suspension |
Independent adaptive dampers, front: dual aluminum wishbones, rear: upper wishbone and lower multi-link setup. Proactive Damping Control (PDC). Comfort, Sport and Track modes |
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Brakes |
Carbon Ceramic Discs (390mm front; 380mm rear) with forged aluminum brake calipers (6-piston front monobloc; 4-piston rear) |
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Wheels (inches) |
Front: 19 x 9J; Rear: 20 x 11J |
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Tires |
Pirelli P-ZERO™, Pirelli P-ZERO™ Corsa and Pirelli P-ZERO™ Winter™ tires with Pirelli Cyber Tyre® technology Front: 235/35Z/R19 91Y Rear: 295/35/R20 105Y |
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Length, mm (inches) |
4,539 (179) |
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Wheelbase, mm (inches) |
2,640 (104) |
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Height, mm (inches) |
1,193 (47) |
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Width, with mirrors, mm (inches) |
2,080 (82) |
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Width, mirrors folded, mm (inches) |
1,976 (78) |
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Width, without mirrors, mm (inches) |
1,913 (75) |
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Track (to contact patch center), mm (inches) |
Front: 1650 (65); Rear: 1613 (63.5) |
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Lightest dry weight, kg (lbs.) |
1,395 (3,075) |
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DIN Kerb weight [fluids + 90% fuel], kg (lbs.) |
1,498 (3,303) |
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Fuel tank capacity, liters (UK/USA gallons) |
72 (15.8/19) |
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Usable Battery capacity |
7.4kWh |
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Battery charge time |
2.5 hours to 80% charge (via EVSE cable) |
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Electric-only range (km/miles) |
30/19* |
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Electric maximum speed |
130km/h (81mph) * |
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Luggage capacity, liters |
160 |
Performance data
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0-60mph |
3.0 seconds* |
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0-62mph |
3.0 seconds* |
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0-124mph |
8.3 seconds* |
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0-186mph |
21.5 seconds* |
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¼ mile |
10.7 seconds* |
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Maximum speed |
205 mph – electronically limited |
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124mph-0 braking, ft |
126* |
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62mph-0 braking, ft |
31* |
Efficiency
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CO2 emissions, g/km WLTP EU (combined) |
129* |
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Fuel consumption, WTLP EU I/100km/UK MPG |
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Combined |
TBC/>50* |
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Low |
TBC/>50* |
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Medium |
TBC/TBC |
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High |
TBC/TBC |
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Extra-high |
TBC/TBC |
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Fuel consumption, US mpg |
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City |
TBC |
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Highway |
TBC |
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Combined |
TBC |
Warranty
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Vehicle (years/km) |
5/75,000 |
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Battery (years/km) |
6/75,000 |
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Roadside assistance (years/miles) |
5/unlimited |
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Body (anti-perforation) (years/miles) |
10/unlimited |
*value to be confirmed – pending final validation
1 Power is 94bhp (70kW) transient and 49bhp (37kW) sustained (4.6 kW/Kg). Peak torque utilized is 166lb ft. Torque distribution from the V6 internal combustion engine and the E-motor is managed to optimize powertrain drivability characteristics, not simultaneously at maximum – hence 531lb ft overall.
