{"id":24188,"date":"2021-02-17T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T17:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/mclaren-unveils-all-new-next-generation-high-performance-hybrid-supercar-the-mclaren-artura\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T14:36:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T12:36:55","slug":"mclaren-unveils-all-new-next-generation-high-performance-hybrid-supercar-the-mclaren-artura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/mclaren-unveils-all-new-next-generation-high-performance-hybrid-supercar-the-mclaren-artura\/","title":{"rendered":"McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar \u2013 the McLaren Artura"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><span lang=\"it-IT\">The all-new McLaren Artura is revealed today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">McLaren\u2019s first series-production High-Performance Hybrid supercar focuses more than half a century of the company\u2019s racing and road-car experience and expertise into a next-generation supercar that blends ground-breaking technology with McLaren\u2019s dedication to pure driver engagement.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-2727553531\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-3210333544\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25346028)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=289682&a=2263928&g=25346028\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com --><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the all-new Artura is the distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren \u2013 distinctive design, unrivalled performance, dynamic excellence and engineering innovation \u2013 with electrification now bringing the additional benefits of even faster throttle response, lower emissions and being able to run in pure EV mode for emissions-free journeys of up to 30km*.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">All-new from the ground up, the Artura presented McLaren engineers and designers with new opportunities to innovate, chief among these being how to preserve McLaren\u2019s super-lightweight engineering philosophy when adding hybrid powertrain elements including an E-motor and battery pack.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">A demanding programme of weight reduction, encompassing every area of the Artura from the chassis platform \u2013 this is the debut of the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) \u2013 through the uniquely compact HPH powertrain system to the weight of cabling used in the electrical systems (where a 10% reduction was achieved), resulted in the Artura having a lightest dry weight of 1,395kg*. The total weight of hybrid components is just 130kg (which includes an 88kg battery pack and 15.4kg E-motor), resulting in a DIN kerbweight of 1,498kg* which is on par with comparable supercars that do not have hybrid powertrains, giving the Artura a super-lightweight advantage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u201cEvery drop of McLaren\u2019s experience and expertise has been poured into the Artura. Our all-new, High-Performance Hybrid delivers all of the performance, driver engagement and dynamic excellence for which McLaren is renowned, with the additional benefit of EV driving capability. The introduction of the Artura is a landmark moment \u2013 for McLaren, for our customers who will appreciate and enjoy this car on every emotional and rational level, and for the supercar world.\u201d<br \/>Mike Flewitt, CEO, McLaren Automotive<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">At the heart of the Artura\u2019s powertrain is McLaren\u2019s all-new, 2,993cc twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine. With a power output of 585PS \u2013 nearly 200 PS per litre \u2013 and 585Nm of torque, the dry-sump aluminium engine is compact and lightweight; at just 160kg it weighs 50kg less than a McLaren V8 and is significantly shorter, enhancing packaging efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Designed to run with a Gasoline Particulate Filter to optimise emissions performance, the M630 engine is also extremely refined. The 120\u00b0 v-angle of the engine, which allows the turbochargers to be positioned within the \u2018hot vee\u2019, delivers further advantages in packaging as well as contributing to a lower centre of gravity. The 120\u00b0 layout increases engine performance by reducing the pressure losses through the exhaust system and allows for a stiffer crankshaft that enables a rev limit of 8,500rpm, maximising performance and driver engagement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Working in harmony with the new V6 is the Artura\u2019s 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 95PS and 225Nm and boasts a power density per kilo 33% greater than the system used in the McLaren P1\u2122. The instantaneous nature of the motor\u2019s torque delivery \u2013 known as \u2018torque infill\u2019 \u2013 is key to the car\u2019s razor-sharp throttle response. Exhilarating \u2018off-the-line\u2019 performance sees the Artura achieve 0-100km\/h (0-62mph) in just 3.0 seconds*, with 0-200km\/h (0-124mph) taking 8.3 seconds* and 0-300km\/h (0-186mph) 21.5 seconds*. Top speed is limited to 330km\/h (205mph).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">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 \u2013 to optimise power and torque delivery \u2013 the lightweight, short-ratio gear cluster is 40mm shorter in length. It also requires no reverse gear \u2013 the E-motor takes care of reversing by literally rotating in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The E-motor is powered by a battery pack comprising five lithium-ion modules, offering a usable energy capacity of 7.4kWh and a pure EV range of 30km*. The battery is refrigerant cooled using cooling rails, and the assembly \u2013 including a power distribution unit which transfers battery power from the rear of the vehicle to the ancillaries in the front \u2013 is mounted on a structural carbon fibre floor. This assembly is then bolted onto the rear base of the monocoque, optimising stiffness, weight distribution and crash protection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u201cFrom the very beginning of the project, designing and engineering the Artura has been all about challenging ourselves to innovate, pushing and pushing to achieve everything we knew a next-generation, High-Performance Hybrid McLaren supercar had to be. As a result, the Artura is all-new; the carbon fibre monocoque, electrical architecture and the body and interior are new. So too is the V6 engine, the transmission \u2013 which also integrates a new type of electric motor for the industry \u2013 as well as the rear suspension concept and our first-ever electronic differential.\u201d<br \/>Geoff Grose, Chief Engineer, McLaren Artura<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The McLaren Artura is the first model to have the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) at its core. Designed and manufactured at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) in the Sheffield region, MCLA sets a new standard for McLaren\u2019s advanced flexible chassis design. Optimised for high-performance hybrid applications, it includes a bespoke battery compartment and introduces a ground-breaking domain-based ethernet electrical architecture, along with an electrical heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (eHVAC) system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The ethernet architecture reduces cabling by up to 25% as well as speeding up data transmission. This also facilitates access to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) including Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Departure Warning, Auto High-Beam Assist and Road-Sign Recognition as well as Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The engineering artistry beneath the Artura\u2019s skin is complemented by its exterior design. The low-nose, cab-forward, high-tail stance is pure supercar, the drama underlined by the signature McLaren dihedral doors \u2013 which open closer to the body and house mirrors that fold in more tightly \u2013 and further enhanced by the short wheelbase and low stance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The overall effect gives the Artura an almost \u2018shrink-wrapped\u2019 appearance, evolving a McLaren design approach seen in recent models to a new level. The lithe, technical sculpture has only minimal body shutlines and panel joints, assisted by features such as an entire rear clamshell engineered and superformed as one panel. The shape of the Artura, sculpted to optimise performance and manage airflow for aerodynamic performance and cooling, is driven by the McLaren design principle of \u2018everything for a reason\u2019 that is in evidence throughout the car. The centre of the front splitter is an example of this, being the intake for the eHVAC system and also housing the front-mounted radar that forms part of the optional ADAS package.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Inside, the Artura is no less of a revolution, with the cockpit centred more than ever around the driver. The driving mode selection \u2013 which retains separate Powertrain and Handling controls \u2013 has been moved to the instrument binnacle, which is in turn mounted to the steering column and adjusts with the steering wheel to further enhance driving ergonomics. Consequently, the steering wheel is kept clear of unnecessary switches, however, the driver is still able to adjust driving modes without taking their hands away from the wheel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The driver can choose from four Powertrain modes, including an E-mode for 30km of emissions-free, electric-only driving. Designed for mixed driving conditions, Comfort mode maximises range and efficiency, with the combustion engine shut off under 40km\/h with the use of an extended stop and start mode but phased in for greater speed and power requirements. In Sport and Track modes, electric power is deployed in an increasingly aggressive manner for low-end response and acceleration (\u2018torque infill\u2019). Separate handling mode choices adjust damper firmness and the degree of Electronic Stability Control intervention to suit driver preference and weather and road conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">At the outset McLaren designed the Artura to be not only a technological game-changer, but also to stay true to the core McLaren attributes of being incredibly engaging to drive and displaying the highest levels of dynamic ability.\u00a0 Designed to excel on both road and track, the Artura also boasts the dynamic refinement to make serene progress through urban streets in EV mode.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">McLaren engineers focused on stability under braking; rear-end controllability; increased grip and optimised aerodynamic downforce \u2013 as well as enhanced driver engagement across the board. Key to hitting these goals is McLaren\u2019s first-ever deployment of an electronically controlled differential (E-diff), to independently control torque moving across the rear axle. Lighter, more controllable and smaller than a mechanical locking diff (it fits within the transmission), the E-diff locks and unlocks individual rear wheels to improve traction out of corners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The innovative rear suspension system, which pairs a top upper wishbone with two lower links and a tie rod in front of the wheel centre, maximises vehicle stability and precision, and reduces understeer out of a corner while accelerating. The wider tyres allow additional stability and better traction performance while the combination of a short wheelbase, E-diff and the physical downforce provided by the integrated rear spoiler and diffuser ensure both incredible agility at low speed and a high level of stability at high speed. The E-diff in particular increases performance and driver confidence when cornering, enhancing traction and reducing levels of understeer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Dynamic precision is additionally enhanced by Pirelli Cyber Tyre\u00ae technology. Comprising hardware and software integrated with the Artura\u2019s electronic systems and featuring an electronic \u2018chip\u2019 inside each tyre, Pirelli Cyber Tyre\u00ae generates real-time data and relays it to the car\u2019s stability control systems to optimise tyre performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">One feature that is unashamedly not new on the Artura is McLaren\u2019s trademark hydraulically-assisted steering. Proven on generations of McLaren supercars, it remains the ultimate system for providing feedback. In the Artura the system has been fully redesigned to reduce weight and is combined with an updated and bespoke version of McLaren\u2019s Proactive Damping Control system that further supports exceptional ride and handling characteristics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Braking performance is also exceptional, thanks to the Artura being fitted with carbon ceramic brakes and lightweight aluminium calipers from the same family as the systems that feature in McLaren\u2019s latest LT models. Together with the new rear axle kinematics, they deliver superior high-speed braking power and stability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Driver and passenger comfort overall has been an imperative throughout the development of the Artura, with NVH refinement high on the agenda \u2013 as befits a supercar that will spend time running in near-silent Electric mode. Innovations that benefit refinement include the stiffness of the MCLA, fluid-filled mounts for the powertrain and the new rear suspension design and settings. Pirelli\u2019s patented Noise Cancelling System (PNCS), which uses a sound absorbing device on the inside wall of the Pirelli P-ZERO\u2122 tyre to reduce vibration and noise, also features.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The McLaren Artura also debuts an all-new Clubsport seat, which uniquely combines the range of motion expected of a moveable backrest with the light weight and support of a bucket seat. Innovative yet uncomplicated, the whole seat pivots as one through an elliptical arc when adjusted, combining under-thigh support, seat height and backrest in one movement. A Comfort seat option is also available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The seat locates in an ergonomically optimised cockpit, its carbon fibre shell combining with slim facia and doors to allow a 97.5th percentile (6ft 4in\/193cm) driver to stretch out with generous knee- and leg-room, even with the backrest significantly reclined. Shoulder room is equally capacious, allowing a driver to get appropriately comfortable to enjoy the Artura\u2019s performance and dynamic abilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">An all-new McLaren infotainment and connectivity system (MIS II) utilises two high-definition screens. The interface is built on all-new software and bespoke hardware to deliver a smartphone level of responsiveness and is also capable of smartphone mirroring. MIS II includes updated versions of familiar McLaren apps including McLaren Track Telemetry and Variable Drift Control, and also features a redesigned navigation map in the instrument cluster which focuses on key information to minimise driver distraction. A stealth mode on the main binnacle hides non-essential content, reducing distractions and promoting full concentration on the road ahead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">MIS II also optionally enables a number of ADAS driver assistance features, including Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop\/Go; Lane-Departure Warning; High-Beam Assist and Road-Sign Recognition. These and the infotainment features can all be enhanced using OTA update technology. 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. This includes ambient, \u2018hidden-until-lit\u2019 lighting in the doors, also acting as puddle lamps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Befitting a car that is all-new and the distillation of more than half a century of McLaren\u2019s expertise and experience in race- and road-car engineering, the Artura introduces a number of technologies for which McLaren has patents pending. These include filings for multiple elements of the MCLA; a patent relating to the use of the E-motor in lieu of a mechanical reverse gear to enable rearwards travel and also allows gearbox length to be reduced; and a patent that covers the innovative yet refreshingly easy to use lightweight adjustment mechanism of the all-new Clubsport seat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Available to order now from McLaren retailers, with first deliveries to customers commencing in Q3 of this year, the Artura is priced in its home UK market from \u00a3185,500 for the standard specification. There are three further core specifications: Performance, which has a sporting, functional aesthetic; TechLux, where the focus is on the technical luxury that the name suggests; and Vision, which displays a more avant-garde and adventurous look and feel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Every McLaren Artura comes as standard with a five-year vehicle warranty, a six-year battery warranty and 10-year body warranty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">*value to be confirmed \u2013 pending final validation<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-new McLaren Artura is revealed today, marking the beginning of both a new chapter for the pioneering luxury supercar company and a new era in supercar technology and performance. 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