McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
Just posted a blog on my 1st impressions on the McLaren Artura:
https://karenable.com/the-new-mclaren-artura-1st-impressions/
Has McLaren nailed it or missed?
Crown
Board: McLaren
Language: English
Region: Worldwide
Close
CloseForum - Thread
Re: McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
I like everything about this car except those little paddles on the sides of the instrument binnacle. I fear they’ll have a plastic tactile sensation and won’t align perfectly after they’ve been used some... Otherwise the interior has a “crisp” aesthetic that suits this car nicely. I would want to hear it, as a 120degree TTV6 is not my first choice for aural excitement. I suspect it’s just below 3L for EU and China regulations? I am curious about the gear ratios, especially since it doesn’t use the DCT for reverse. And I love the fact that it’s RWD. It’s got an aggressive appearing diffuser, but I’m surprised there’s not some more aero in the rear, did I miss something?
SSO, thanks as always for making good content!
Re: McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
mcdelaug:I like everything about this car except those little paddles on the sides of the instrument binnacle. I fear they’ll have a plastic tactile sensation and won’t align perfectly after they’ve been used some... Otherwise the interior has a “crisp” aesthetic that suits this car nicely. I would want to hear it, as a 120degree TTV6 is not my first choice for aural excitement. I suspect it’s just below 3L for EU and China regulations? I am curious about the gear ratios, especially since it doesn’t use the DCT for reverse. And I love the fact that it’s RWD. It’s got an aggressive appearing diffuser, but I’m surprised there’s not some more aero in the rear, did I miss something?
SSO, thanks as always for making good content!
My pleasure.
Agree on the gear ratios. I hope they are not too short.
Feb 18, 2021 3:50:45 PM
- DaveGordon
- Rennteam Pro
-
- Loc: Zürich , Switzerland
- Posts: 2774, Gallery
- Registered on: Aug 20, 2007
- Reply to: SSO.
Feb 18, 2021 3:57:08 PM
-
RC
- Rennteam Administrator
-
- Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany
- Posts: 59581, Gallery
- Registered on: Mar 26, 2002
- Reply to: DaveGordon
Re: McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
DaveGordon:I'd take a 577hp, petrol-only one weighing 130kg less without the electric bits
That would really be something..
In five years, you'll salivate about the chance to buy a new car like the Artura. 
Reality (aka EU emissions/crash/pedestrian protection regulations) has caught up with McLaren.
--
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Feb 18, 2021 4:10:07 PM
- DaveGordon
- Rennteam Pro
-
- Loc: Zürich , Switzerland
- Posts: 2774, Gallery
- Registered on: Aug 20, 2007
-
Reply to:
RC
Feb 18, 2021 4:22:25 PM
- BjoernB
- Rennteam Master
-
- Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland
- Posts: 4100, Gallery
- Registered on: Oct 19, 2004
- Reply to: DaveGordon
Re: McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
BjoernB:DaveGordon:I'd take a 577hp, petrol-only one weighing 130kg less without the electric bits
That would really be something..
It's called a 458
No. In this case it’s called 600LT. 
--
We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Re: McLaren Artura - 1st Impressions
BjoernB:I personally think it looks better than a 720 !
To be honest, it‘s not that difficult to look better than a 720.
Impressive? Yes. Futuristic? Yes. But good looking? Not something I would naturally associate with a 720.
--
We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Forum
About Rennteam | Help | Terms of use | Privacy Policy | Support | Contact | Imprint | Archive
Powered by
Community
and
