The McLaren Artura Spider Is Now Available In Malaysia
McLaren Kuala Lumpur has introduced the new McLaren Artura Spider, an open-top variant of the Artura supercar, now available at RM3,400,000 (price includes duties but not options). This new model retains McLaren’s high-performance hybrid powertrain, now enhanced for greater power, performance, and driver engagement. The Artura Spider, along with the updated Artura Coupe, promises an exhilarating driving experience while accommodating everyday driving needs, including an electric mode for quieter urban driving.
The Artura Spider is McLaren’s first convertible, and is a plug-in hybrid to boot. The car features a retractable hard-top that operates in just 11 seconds, offering both an open-air experience and supercar performance. The Artura Spider’s lightweight construction is central to its performance, with a dry weight of just 1,457 kg, only 62 kg heavier than the coupe, making it one of the lightest convertibles in its class.
Powering the Artura Spider is a recalibrated high-performance hybrid powertrain with a 3.0L twin turbo V6 M630 engine which has been optimised to deliver 700 PS (515 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, with power focused between 4,000 to 8,500 rpm. The engine is compact and lightweight to aid in the car’s handling and agility and provides 585 Nm of torque @ 2,250 – 7,000 rpm. It also features a redesigned exhaust system that provides a cleaner sound throughout the rev range, with an optional sports exhaust for an even more engaging driving experience.
The electric portion of the Artura Spider’s hybrid powertrain is an axial flux electric motor that generates 95 PS (70 kW) and 225 Nm of torque. Powered by a 7.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Artura Spider is capable of providing an electric-only range of up to 33 km. The hybrid system adds just 130 kg to the overall weight, enabling the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.4 seconds, and 0-300 km/h in 21.6 seconds; top speed maxes out at 330 km/h.
The car’s dynamic performance is enhanced by new powertrain mounts to improve stability, steering feel, and overall vehicle agility. The Artura Spider’s rear suspension has also been optimised for precision and stability, reducing understeer and improving handling. The car’s rear suspension concept combines with a bespoke version of McLaren’s Proactive Damping Control system, supplied by Official Intelligent Suspension Partner, Monroe, with revised damper valving for greater responsiveness, and 3 dynamic handling modes i.e. Comfort, Sport, and Track.
The car’s dynamic precision is aided by Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology which provides real-time data on tyre performance, allowing drivers to adjust tyre pressure limits for optimal performance. Furthermore, Pirelli’s Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) uses a sound absorbing device on the inside of the tyre wall to reduce vibration and noise from the P Zero tyres. Additionally, the car’s braking system, featuring carbon ceramic discs, lightweight aluminum calipers, and new brake cooling ducts, has also been enhanced for improved braking power and stability, particularly at high speeds, while lengthening the lifespan of the discs and pads.
The Artura Spider’s 8-speed close-ratio transmission has been refined for faster gear changes (by 25%), with an electronically controlled differential providing variable differential preload for better stability and agility. The car offers 4 powertrain modes i.e. Comfort, Sport, Track, and electric-only E-mode, with the latter being the default start mode.
The design of the Artura Spider remains distinct despite the integration of a Retractable Hard Top and changes to the bodywork to accommodate this feature. The roof is made of carbon fiber and composite materials, with an option for an Electrochromic glass panel that can block sunlight at the touch of a button. All-new buttresses, which incorporate the rollover structure, include a glazed section to aid rear visibility that also doubles as a channel for airflow into the engine bay area. The RHT system is operated by 8 electric motors and can be controlled from inside the cabin or via the vehicle key when the car is stationary.
The Artura Spider also debuts a new aerothermal cooling system to cool the powertrain, that also enables the packaging of the RHT and reduces air buffeting for Spider occupants. The new aerothermal concept features 4 separate ducting systems and is distinguished from the coupe by the 2 rear deck inlets situated on the outer sections of the one-piece Aluminium Hot-Formed upper rear bodywork. These contain both cooling inlets for the powertrain and RHT storage area as well an outlet for hot air. In order to accomodate the RHT mechanism and tonneau cover, the powertrain cooling vents, including the ‘hot vee’ chimney, had to be situated further to the rear of the car compared to the coupe.
Inside, the Artura Spider retains the driver-focused design of the coupe, with a clean steering wheel and a driver display binnacle that moves with the steering column for optimal ergonomics. The car features McLaren’s infotainment and connectivity system (MIS II) with familiar apps such as the Variable Drift Control, as well as ADAS features, including Lane Departure Warning and Road Sign Recognition. Options for the system include wireless charging, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Switchable Follow Mode, Auto High-Beam Assist, Blindspot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Detection.
The innovative McLaren Clubsport seat is fitted as standard in most markets. Adjusting through an elliptical arc to combine the range of motion expected of a moveable backrest, with the light weight and close support of a bucket seat. Adjustable lumbar support can also be specified as an additional feature. Those wanting a more traditional but still appropriately sporting seat can order the electrically adjustable, heated comfort seats with memory. The Artura also features a Bluetooth low-energy vehicle key which detects when the driver is heading towards the vehicle and powers up systems to welcome occupants.
The car also offers a range of customisation options, including different interior specifications, wheel designs, and carbon fiber components. The Silver badging is now a no-cost option, with new Stealth badging, which incorporates black badges front and rear as well as a black McLaren Speedmark on the wheel centre caps, being standard fit. The standard 5-speaker audio system also can be upgraded to a Bowers & Wilkins 12-speaker surround sound system, which has been optimised for the Spider’s convertible cabin.
In addition to the standard interior, there are 3 oher interior specifications i.e. Performance, which has a more sporting aesthetic; TechLux, which focuses on technical luxury as the name suggests; and Vision, which displays a more avant-garde and adventurous look and feel.
There is also an extended palette of exterior paints, some of which are available on the Artura for the first time, is introduced for the new Spider – 20 Elite colours are offered in addition to the standard 5 colours, with a further 18 MSO colours also available.
Every new Artura comes as standard with a 5-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty; a 6-year, 75,000 km battery warranty and a 10-year anti-perforation body warranty. These warranties can be extended. A 3-year service plan is also included, as is a 5-year roadside assistance package.
