The McLaren Artura Spider arrives fresh off the boat just a month after its Asian debut in Japan.
The McLaren Artura Spider has just zipped into Singapore, not long after its grand unveiling in Yokohama.
Built on the robust backbone of McLaren’s Carbon Lightweight Architecture, the Artura Spider weighs in at just 1,560kg, barely a whisper heavier than its coupe sibling, thanks to the meticulous use of materials.
Despite shedding its roof, the Artura retains impressive structural integrity, eliminating the need for heavy reinforcements.
At the touch of a button, the Artura’s roof folds away in a mere 11 seconds, even when you’re breezing at 50km/h. And it’s not just any roof; it’s a sleek carbon fibre number, optionally fitted with an Electrochromic glass panel that adjusts cabin brightness at your whim.
The Artura’s aerodynamically tuned rear buttresses not only protect in a rollover but also smartly guide air to cool the engine and even the stowed roof. That’s thoughtful design, and one that might greatly help cooling which was a known problem with the coupe Autura.
Inside, it’s all about the driver. The cockpit is a minimalist’s dream with essential controls intuitively placed within easy reach, enhancing both focus and function.
The infotainment system is all streamlined with high-definition screens, ensuring everything you need is just a tap away.
Under the hood roars a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, paired with an axial flux E-motor. Together, they unleash 690bhp and 720Nm of torque, sending the Artura Spider from zero to hero in just three seconds. And yes, the V6 has been tuned up to squeeze out an extra 20bhp for those who crave that little bit extra.
The Artura can even slip into a zero-emissions mode, where a fully charged 7.4kWh lithium-ion battery lets it glide silently at speeds up to 140km/h. Perfect for an evening jaunt along less-travelled paths, though keep an eye on that range.
Handling is sharper than ever with an improved ProActive Damping Control that responds 90% faster, paired with enhanced damper valving and new cooling ducts for the brakes.
This ensures the Artura Spider not only flies but also dances gracefully around corners and stops on a dime.
Priced starting from a cool SGD $1.3 million before the usual extras, the Artura Spider is poised to start gracing our roads by late 2024.
How’s that for turning heads and setting hearts racing?
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