McLaren has just officially revealed its forthcoming hybrid supercar, the Artura. This supercar promises to have a lot of fantastic looks and performance while also having a reduced impact on the environment. This is not the first hybrid hypercar that McLaren has presented to the public. In the past, the company has offered limited edition hybrids for sale, but the asking prices for these vehicles reached seven figures. On the other hand, the price of the McLaren that serves as the entry-level model in the United States will be “just” $225,000.
In addition to having a price tag that is more accessible to consumers and making use of technology that are less harmful to the environment, the new McLaren Artura will also have computer chips embedded in its wheels. Why? Tires are one of the most ignored parts of performance, despite the fact that they are one of the most significant aspects. A vehicle with quality tires will have improved acceleration and braking, as well as increased control and stability.
McLaren Artura Interior
Chips that are able to provide feedback, such as air pressure and temperature, will be featured in the McLaren Artura supercar. It is anticipated that these chips, which are physically implanted into the tires, will offer more precise real-time measurements as compared to more conventional monitoring methods.
In addition, the eight-speed transmission of the McLaren was designed without a backward gear. On the Artura, reversing is accomplished not via the use of a gear but rather through the simple rotation of the vehicle’s electric engine in the other direction. Additionally, the electric motor makes the transition between gears more seamless, which should lead to improved overall performance.
It is anticipated that production of the McLaren Artura will begin this fall. As was said earlier, the Artura will be equipped with a hybrid engine system. Although most McLaren hypercars are powered by V8 engines, the Artura is equipped with a sturdy V6 engine in addition to its electric motor. The V6 helps to cut down on weight while still providing a substantial amount of performance. Alone, the V6 is capable of producing 577 horsepower, but when combined with the electric engine, it is capable of delivering 671 horsepower.
