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McLaren unveils its first-ever high-performance hybrid convertible in the Artura Spider.

McLaren’s second Artura model breaks the mould as the brand’s first-ever convertible with a high-performance hybrid powertrain.

The new Artura Spider was designed and developed with particular focus on driver engagement, performance, agility, refinement, efficiency and quality. The additional attraction of a retractable hard-top (RHT) that operates electrically in just 11 seconds to provide a full convertible experience, ensures intoxicating supercar exhilaration.

The Artura Spider’s ‘shrinkwrapped’, sculpted bodywork; signature ‘hammerhead’ nose; integrated front fender louvres; and headlight air intakes are all familiar yet still striking – as too are the dihedral doors that open close to the body to allow easy access and egress in tight parking spaces.

The RHT features all-new buttresses – which incorporate the rollover structure – include a glazed section to aid rear visibility that also doubles as a channel for airflow into the engine bay area. Powertrain cooling vents, including the ‘hot vee’ chimney, are situated further to the rear of the car compared to the coupe, in order to accommodate the RHT mechanism and tonneau cover.