This multi-million price tag for the drop-top Artura over here naturally includes duties, but excludes any personalisation requests.
McLaren Kuala Lumpur has recently expanded its local repertoire with the introduction of its Artura Spider over here. This latest addition to its lineup in Malaysia lands two years after the arrival of its fixed-roof counterpart back in 2022, and is currently available to order at a post-tax but pre-personalisation price tag of RM 3.4 million.
Now the biggest distinguishing factor between the Artura Spider and its fixed-roof sibling is of course to be for the former to feature a fully carbon fibre (electrochromic glass is an available option) retractable hard-top, that sees its 8 integrated motors whizz it up and down electrically in just 11 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h. Seen only on the drop-top variant too are a set of rear buttresses, which incidentally includes a glazed section to aid rear visibility and doubles as a channel for airflow into the engine bay area.
And in speaking of the engine on this Artura, the ‘high-performance hybrid powertrain’ of this McLaren supercar has actually been recalibrated slightly for the 2025 model year. Both the spider and coupe’s 3.0-litre M630 120º hot-vee twin-turbo dry-sump aluminium V6 for instance has since gained a 20 PS power bump, raising the total output from the engine alone to 605 PS.
McLaren has also apparently been fiddling around with the Artura’s 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, and its new pre-fill feature now touts a 25% quicker shift time than what comes before. Located within the bell housing of this transmission meanwhile is a compact axial flux E-motor that generates 95 PS and 225 Nm, which in turn puts the combined power and torque output of this electrified roadster at 700 PS and 720 Nm respectively.
The official acceleration times provided by McLaren for this 2025 model year Artura Spider are to be 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.4 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 21.6 seconds. Its maximum speed is electronically limited to 330 km/h (205mph), while at the other end of the spectrum, this electrified roadster can apparently eke out 33 km of zero-emissions driving from its 7.4 kWh drive battery.
Moving onto what lies under the skin, the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) at the heart of the Artura has been claimed to be ‘a secure platform with no loss of rigidity when the fixed roof is removed’. A more quantitatively impressive fact with this carbon tub is instead perhaps for this drop top to only be 62 kg heavier than its coupe counterpart, with an official (apparent best-in-class) kerb weight of 1,560 kg.
Without wanting to get overly nerdy here over the technical changes performed by McLaren in its minor 2025 model year update as well, it would nevertheless be remissed not mentioning that the updated engine has been complemented by new powertrain mounts that is said to improve steering feel and overall vehicle agility. The Artura further nets revised damper valving for greater responsiveness, while new brake cooling ducts and revised ABS calibration for its standard carbon ceramic disks have shrunk its stopping distance slightly from 200 km/h to just 124 m.
There are to presently be three interior specifications available with this British supercar: Performance, which has a more sporting aesthetic; TechLux, where the focus is on the technical luxury that the name suggests; and Vision, which displays a more avant-garde and adventurous look and feel. A vertically-oriented eight-inch central display and a fully digital instrument cluster running the latest generation of McLaren infotainment and connectivity system (MIS II) is to be standard regardless of which cabin package is chosen, as are a pair of McLaren Clubsport seats and few (albeit basic) ADAS driver assistance features like Lane Departure Warning.
Available as upgrades on the Artura meanwhile are a Bowers & Wilkins 12-speaker surround sound audio system, which betters the stock five-speaker McLaren Audio System. Those who prefer hearing the V6 will instead likely be more interested in the optional sports exhaust system available, which has been touted to offer ‘an enhanced, clearer tone overall and even greater driver engagement through an exhaust symposer that channels authentic sound waves from the tailpipe into the cabin’.
As for those that seek even more excitement when behind the wheel of their drop-top McLaren, just know too that joining the existing Variable Drift Control in the 2025 model year Arturas is a new ‘Spinning Wheel Pull-Away’ feature. Activated by disengaging Electronic Stability Control by pressing the ESC button on the driver binnacle, this allows dramatic wheelspin when accelerating from standstill with a large throttle load.
Every new Artura (spider or coupe) comes as standard with a five-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, a six-year, 75,000 km battery warranty and a ten-year anti-perforation body warranty. These warranties can be of course be extended at a cost. A three-year service plan is also included, as is a five-year roadside assistance package.
Charlotte Dickson, Regional Director – Asia Pacific, McLaren Automotive states of this newly-launched Artura Spider in Malaysia: “The new Artura Spider embodies the very best of McLaren’s pioneering engineering, to create our most engaging high-performance hybrid yet. With its roof open, whether it is cruising the rolling hills of Surrey, to the sweeping corners of Langkawi’s serene landscape or navigating the magnificent twists of the French Riviera, Artura Spider becomes an enriching experience as the stimulus of being connected directly to the open-air surrounds heightens engagement for both driver and passenger. Equally, the stealth-like silence of Artura Spider’s E-mode is the perfect companion for enjoying urban precincts. On track, Artura Spider delivers the exhilaration of pure supercar performance without compromise.”
