McLaren Artura debuts with Prince Albert II behind the wheel at 2022 F1 Monaco GP

MANILA: The McLaren Artura high-performance hybrid made its dynamic debut at the glamorous 2022 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix at the weekend, during an honorary lap driven by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Finished in McLaren Orange, the Artura was brought to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco on the starting line, then he drove around the Grand Prix circuit to give spectators the opportunity to appreciate the acceleration and performance of McLaren’s next-generation supercar. 

“We are honored to have HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco open the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix behind the wheel of the McLaren Artura. This iconic race has special significance to McLaren back almost 60 years," Chief Marketing Officer of McLaren Automotive Gareth Dunsmore expressed. 

"Our all-new high-performance hybrid Artura distils all that racing and road car experience into a next-generation supercar which we are now thrilled to share with our customers and fans.” 

All-new and underpinned by the McLaren's super-lightweight engineering ethos, the Artura boasts of faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain. The Artura is also the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which contributes to the car’s class-leading lightest dry weight of 3,075 lbs (around 1,400 kilograms). 

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