McLaren Artura review: plug-in hybrid supercar leads Ferrari-rival into electrified era
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Date: 2022-06-15
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js002003
I know they have the same powertrain hybrid set up but comparing this to the 296 is setting the Artura up for a loss. The 296 has is 20-40% more expensive has 25% more power and is a faster/quicker. The Artura is an entry level supercar (see R8s, huracans. The most realistic and obvious rival would be the also newly released MC20 as it's the same price, speed, quickness, and has the same basic interior and dull v6 engine sound, although the MC20 does sound cooler with the blow off noises. Based mainly on looks alone (and the fact that it'll be just as quick/fast/dynamic, I would have the MC20 over this and in fact did pick it over this. And If you want to compare the Artura to a car with similar powertrain, then the NSX would be the logical comparison. The 720 replacement with an upgraded Artura powertrain will be the 296 comp and will be the one to wait for imo.
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I know they have the same powertrain hybrid set up but comparing this to the 296 is setting the Artura up for a loss. The 296 has is 20-40% more expensive has 25% more power and is a faster/quicker. The Artura is an entry level supercar (see R8s, huracans. The most realistic and obvious rival would be the also newly released MC20 as it's the same price, speed, quickness, and has the same basic interior and dull v6 engine sound, although the MC20 does sound cooler with the blow off noises. Based mainly on looks alone (and the fact that it'll be just as quick/fast/dynamic, I would have the MC20 over this and in fact did pick it over this. And If you want to compare the Artura to a car with similar powertrain, then the NSX would be the logical comparison. The 720 replacement with an upgraded Artura powertrain will be the 296 comp and will be the one to wait for imo.
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DS
3-4 videos of the Artura already and ALL the drivers are underwhelemed by the speed of this. None are blown away. Sure feels like everyone misses the Twin Turbo V8 from the 570s and the bangs/pops on the shifts. There will be plenty of Artura for sale once owners take delivery & drive them for a bit. Just like the SF90. Great car, but any real Ferrari (or McLaren) enthusiast knows they have taken a step back w/ these Hybrids. They might be fast, but they sure arent the same. There are a ton of SF90s for sale. Artura will be the same. Long Live the 675LT and 600LT.
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3-4 videos of the Artura already and ALL the drivers are underwhelemed by the speed of this. None are blown away. Sure feels like everyone misses the Twin Turbo V8 from the 570s and the bangs/pops on the shifts. There will be plenty of Artura for sale once owners take delivery & drive them for a bit. Just like the SF90. Great car, but any real Ferrari (or McLaren) enthusiast knows they have taken a step back w/ these Hybrids. They might be fast, but they sure arent the same. There are a ton of SF90s for sale. Artura will be the same. Long Live the 675LT and 600LT.
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SixPotShot
It maybe all new but to me it looks like another and yet countless version of another version of another version of another version. I know Porsche does the same thing with the 911 and some people would say Porsche is even worse. maybe and true but for McLaren what mainly counts is Ferrari and Ferrari doesn't do clones after clones. neither it does countless versions of the same car.
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It maybe all new but to me it looks like another and yet countless version of another version of another version of another version. I know Porsche does the same thing with the 911 and some people would say Porsche is even worse. maybe and true but for McLaren what mainly counts is Ferrari and Ferrari doesn't do clones after clones. neither it does countless versions of the same car.
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John
70kW from a 7. 4kWh battery is going to result in short battery life. That's 20% more discharge rate than a Model S Plaid, and that isn't designed to work on track. Do I trust McLaren to engineer a battery powertrain more reliably than Tesla? Don't know, but I'd be interested to know the parts cost of a replacement battery.
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70kW from a 7. 4kWh battery is going to result in short battery life. That's 20% more discharge rate than a Model S Plaid, and that isn't designed to work on track. Do I trust McLaren to engineer a battery powertrain more reliably than Tesla? Don't know, but I'd be interested to know the parts cost of a replacement battery.
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John-Murray
Why do manufacturers replace cars every bloody week these days. Is it a sin to keep it in production for 4 or 5 years. are they all just running after each other copying and competing as soon as another company sneezes. When will they have the guts to just do their own thing at their own pace.
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Why do manufacturers replace cars every bloody week these days. Is it a sin to keep it in production for 4 or 5 years. are they all just running after each other copying and competing as soon as another company sneezes. When will they have the guts to just do their own thing at their own pace.
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AlexF
So. McLaren had problems with fire recently (by recently I mean for years.
This one seems to have those problems too, even though this has been a main concern for McLaren.
And they put the fuel tank on top of the battery pack.
No thank you.
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So. McLaren had problems with fire recently (by recently I mean for years.
This one seems to have those problems too, even though this has been a main concern for McLaren.
And they put the fuel tank on top of the battery pack.
No thank you.
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Tribe
They all look the same to me. Imaginative is not something McLaren can be accused of. imo. Scissor doors so less likely to whack the car next to you in a supermarket carpark. I think, if you own a McLaren, the problem is the other way round!
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They all look the same to me. Imaginative is not something McLaren can be accused of. imo. Scissor doors so less likely to whack the car next to you in a supermarket carpark. I think, if you own a McLaren, the problem is the other way round!
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Brian
Drove it last week at our unveil. Nice looking car, but I would not spend the on this car. I'll keep my 570s. The car feels slower than my 570s and steering isnt the same. The move from a V8 to a V6 isnt ideal IMO. Not great for McLaren
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Drove it last week at our unveil. Nice looking car, but I would not spend the on this car. I'll keep my 570s. The car feels slower than my 570s and steering isnt the same. The move from a V8 to a V6 isnt ideal IMO. Not great for McLaren
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Steven
WOW I couldnt believe the last 2 minutes of this video when you mentioned all the reliability problems and cars up in smoke and catching fire. Unreal. Sorry McLaren, this will be a flop. Another sad review video.
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WOW I couldnt believe the last 2 minutes of this video when you mentioned all the reliability problems and cars up in smoke and catching fire. Unreal. Sorry McLaren, this will be a flop. Another sad review video.
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Ahren
It's just funny seeing the effort put into making the body/chassis and drivetrain lighter and at the end it's still heavier than it's predecessor. Yes we know why but. It's still heavier at the end of the day
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It's just funny seeing the effort put into making the body/chassis and drivetrain lighter and at the end it's still heavier than it's predecessor. Yes we know why but. It's still heavier at the end of the day
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