McLaren has equipped the Artura with the latest driver assistance systems, too, and while there’s a quick shortcut button to deactivate the lane departure warning, you still need to head into the screen to switch off others – it would’ve been nice if they’d all been tied into one button.The main screen itself works reasonably well but still lags behind rivals in overall usability while it’s quite badly affected by overhead sunlight – which isn’t ideal in a convertible.
Verdict
The McLaren Artura Spider has arrived as one of the sharpest convertibles around.While it can quickly play the full supercar role at the drop of a hat – delivering a sharp, exhilarating and measured driving experience that will thrill those behind the wheel – it’ll just as easily transform into a docile A-to-B drop-top that could be used for even the most mundane of journeys.While it might be nice to have a touch more flamboyance from the engine note, you can’t fault how effective the McLaren Artura Spider is.
Facts at a glance: Model as tested: McLaren Artura Spider Price as tested: £221,000 Engine: Twin-turbocharged petrol V6 with electric motor
Power: 690bhp Torque: 720Nm
Max speed: 205mph 0-60mph: 3.0 seconds MPG: 58.9mpg Emissions: 108g/km Electric-only range: 21 miles
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