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McLaren created an instant classic in its first plug-in hybrid, the P1 of 2013, which established it as without doubt a top-tier supercar maker. Yet its second PHEV is probably even more important to the firm’s prosperity, as the replacement for its core Sports Series and Super Series models.
The first all-new ‘regular’ McLaren since the formative 12C, the Artura ditches the firm’s 4.0-litre V8 for a newly designed 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 and an electric motor (mounted within the eight-speed automatic gearbox) together producing 671bhp.
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And despite all the extra gear, it weighs just 27kg more than the 720S. This is largely thanks to its all-new, lighter carbonfibre tub structure – which is also stiffer than the old one.
Rear-driven executive saloon and estate pair are set to push upmarket, challenging the BMW 3 Series with a new straight six.
All this means it can get to 60mph in just 3.0sec and max out at 205mph.
Handling and stability are also set to be better yet, thanks to a new torque-vectoring system on the rear axle and new five-link suspension.