Disagree. It certainly looks like a McLaren, but I have no problem seeing the differences from a 570, to a 12C/650/675, to a 720. The 488 style side scoops are enough difference alone. See Post #13 above. Pics on left are the 570. Artura is on right. Why shouldn't it look similar to the model it is replacing? Now, can I tell the difference between the 100+? models of 911 over the last 50 years like a Porsche guy can? Hell no. .
Well.... does a Roma look like an F8? Does an SF90 look like an 812? Does a 911 look like a Panamera? They have have the same flavor but you wouldn't confuse one from another. You would with the Auturo. And, if you're going to steal a design element, might as well do it from a classic designer. Image Unavailable, Please Login
A better comparison would be a 570/720 to the GT as they are in different segments just like a 911 and a Panamera. McLaren doesn't and likely wont wont build so many models at least not for a long time. I do not mind the fact the cars aren't so radical from model to model. Ferrari and Porsche have essentially done the same. 458 to 488 to F8 and even the SF90 all look very similar. With the 911 you can go back 50 years and the similarities are there.
They lose me when the lesser car weighs the same as the upper model. It used to be that the lesser cars were literally, lesser cars, which made them appealing in their own way.
McLaren Artura: What's Hiding Under The Skin https://www.motor1.com/news/508036/mclaren-artura-tech-details/ 3,303 lbs wet (hybrid) - almost identical to Maserati MC20 non-hybrid 671 hp / 593 lb-ft total Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login .
McLaren CEO Admits Past Models Were Sold As 'Non-Mature Products' The Artura had the same teething problems, which is why the new boss stopped deliveries. https://www.motor1.com/news/625459/mclaren-admits-past-cars-sold-non-mature-products/ . 2023 McLaren Artura Driven Again: Redemption Time? McLaren’s plug-in hybrid supercar faltered in our first drive, but it’s gotten better. https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-mclaren-artura-redemption-drive-review/ .
Harry likes it! Better 'driving pleasure and feeling engaged' OVER the 296! Jump to 16:20 for likes/dislikes .
Matt Farrah/Smoking Tire - he likes it. a LOT. Better overall than the 296. Not as fast, but almost $100k cheaper and better daily. Jump to 3:45 to start .
I like the Artura, but I think I would still go for Porsche 992 Turbo S, but the Artura does beat it for exotic look
