2022 McLaren Artura plug-in hybrid supercar arrives with V-6 engine, no gear for reverse - Motor Authority
On Tuesday, the $225,000 2022 McLaren Artura debuted with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, carbon-fiber tub, and electronic architecture that will enable over-the-air (OTA) updates.The Artura is the first McLaren to be truly new since the the MP4-12C supercar nearly a decade ago.The Artura utilizes the electric motor to reverse the car by spinning in the opposite direction.At 3,303 pounds, the Artura is no heavyweight, but McLaren said it packs a punch with a 0-60 mph sprint of 3.0 seconds, a 0-124 mph blast of 8.3 seconds, and a 0-186 mph run of 21.5 seconds on its way to a top speed limited to 205 mph.The 7.4-kwh lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric motor provides the Artura with up 19 miles of all-electric range.The Artura features a simple interior focused on driving with powertrain and handling controls mounted on the side of the digital instrument cluster, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and heated seats with memory and lumbar adjustments.