McLaren Artura supercar zips into UAE, delivering uncompromising speed and performance

The new model feels as though the speedometer is never going to stop going up

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  McLaren unveils the Artura. All photos: McLaren

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  The Artura displays its supercar looks

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  The Artura has a 'shrink-wrapped' look and weighs 1,498kg, making it the lightest car in its class

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  The McLaren Artura is fitted with an eight-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system enabling configuration of advanced driver assistance systems and smartphone mirroring

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  The Artura is the first model to be based on McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture and optimised for High-Performance Hybrid powertrains

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  McLaren says the Artura is its most accomplished creation yet

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  It's minimalist, but not basic

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  Side vents on the Artura

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  The Artura's Cyber Tyres

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  It also comes in red

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  Neat inner stylings

The latest McLaren supercar has been showing off its power on the UAE's roads.

The vehicle in question is the hybrid Artura, and the brand claims it is its most accomplished creation yet.

And, it may have a point.

The Artura easily provides the smoothest driving experience of any McLaren to date, without a trace of compromise in speed.

The Artura has a reported 0 to 100kph time of 3 seconds, which is impressive by any standard, but the secondary acceleration is the notable bit, with a 0 to 200kph time of a mere 8.3 seconds.

In fact, this is a car that feels as though the speedometer is never going to stop going up.

Previous McLarens have been known to give the tiniest bit of wiggle as you near the 150 to 200kph mark, but there is none of this in the Artura. Stability is a key feature.

All this power comes from a 3-litre V6 engine, which produces 671bhp and 720Nm of torque.

This is helped by the fact that the Artura is built around McLaren’s most lightweight structure yet.

McLaren Artura GT4. Photo: McLaren

One notable feature of the new arrival is the addition of a Pirelli creation called the Cyber Tyre. These provide real-time data on temperature and pressure to both car and driver, upping safety on and off the track.

Inside, the car demonstrates what has been termed the manufacturer’s function-based approach, but, despite the minimalism, don’t be fooled into thinking there’s anything basic about it.

Leather and microsuede feature prominently among the upholstered sections, and tech comes in the form of an eight-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation and the usual audio options.

The McLaren Artura is available in the Middle East now, with prices starting at Dh960,000 ($261,000).

The UAE celebrated its arrival last month with a display of the new arrival’s power at Dubai Autodrome.

The first regional deliveries have already started in the UAE, managed by McLaren Dubai and represented by Performance Tuning.

The new McLaren Dubai showroom, currently under construction, is set to open its doors for business next year.

McLaren's $3.6m Solus GT is inspired by fantasy vehicle designed for 'Gran Turismo Sport' — in pictures

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  McLaren's Solus GT is here, and only 25 will be made. All photos: McLaren

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  The Solus GT made its debut in the virtual gaming world.

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  The car was unveiled during Monterey Car Week.

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  The Solus GT is a mere 1,000kg in weight.

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  Only room for one inside.

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  The virtual vehicle the Solus GT took its design inspiration from.

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  No blinding headlights there.

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  All those spoilers will create 1,200kg of downforce, which should make the Solus GT stick to the track pretty efficiently.

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  Speed bumps might be a problem.

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  Out in the desert, though that may not be its most favoured habitat.

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  The Solus GT has a 5.2-litre V10 engine.