In comparison with McLaren’s twin-turbo V8, the brand new V6 engine is 7.4 inches shorter and eight.6 inches narrower. Energy is shipped to the rear wheels by way of a brand new eight-speed seamless shift transmission with optimized packaging. The cylinder head and block additionally make the most of 3D printed cores, whereas the electrical motor is comparable in dimension to a McLaren brake disc and weighs 33.9 kilos, making it solely barely heavier than a traditional iron rotor element.

Offering the juice is a 7.4 kWh battery enabling the Artura to journey on pure electrical energy for as much as 18 miles. To optimize the automobile’s middle of gravity, the battery is positioned behind the driving force and integrated into the ground. Utilizing an EVSE socket, the battery could be charged from zero to 80 % in simply 2.5 hours.

Deliveries for the McLaren Artura will begin in Q3, 2021, with pricing beginning at $225,000.