McLaren’s Artura debuted last year as the British supercar brand’s first high-volume hybrid model (the P1 from 2013 was technically the company’s first hybrid, but less than 500 were produced). Despite the added components and complexity required with any hybrid drivetrain, McLaren managed to keep the Artura’s weight at 3,300 pounds, or right in line with non-hybrid competitors from Lamborghini and Porsche. Now comes the 2025 Artura Spider, featuring a host of upgrades that also enhance the coupe, some of which can be retrofitted to existing Arturas, free of charge.
Light weight design is (thankfully) a consistent area of focus for McLaren, and in the case of the new Artura Spider it means a nominal 136-pound bump in curb weight compared to the coupe. At 3,439 pounds the McLaren Artura Spider is among the lightest convertible supercars available. Its carbon fiber retractable hardtop is operated by eight electric motors to raise or lower in 11 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. The roof can be configured with electrochromic technology, allowing a near-instantaneous transition between a transparent or opaque panel.
While the retractable hardtop is the most obvious new feature for the 2025 Artura, a long list of upgrades to the engine, transmission, and suspension will also debut on the 2025 McLaren Spider — and coupe. A 19-horsepower bump in output for the 3.0-liter V6 brings total power to 690, and this upgrade can be added to existing coupes. Updates to the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission improve shift times by 25 percent, and the active suspension now responds to driver input — or changes in the road surface — 90 percent quicker due to an improved electrical architecture.
These enhancements should translate to a more engaging driving experience for the Spider and coupe, with 0-to-60 arriving in 3 seconds, 0-124 mph taking 8.4 seconds, and a top speed of 205 mph. A new “spinning wheel pull-away” setting for the launch control system allows the vehicle to accelerate with maximum drama (for drivers and observers), while new drivetrain mounts reduce engine movement during aggressive manuevers, further improving the Artura’s stability and confidence. Even the all-electric range of the 7.4 kWh battery pack has been improved, from 11 to 21 miles.
Standard driver assistance systems, including lane-departure warning and road sign recognition, can be supplemented with optional blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. These ADAS systems are configured through the Artura’s 8-inch central touchscreen, which offers standard Apple CarPlay. An optional wireless smartphone charging pad and 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system are available, along with a vast assortment of exterior colors, interior finishes, and wheel designs.
The 2025 McLaren Artura Spider and coupe can be ordered now, with initial deliveries starting in mid-2024. Starting price for the Artura Spider is $273,800, and includes a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty and 6-year battery pack warranty.
