Gulf 12 Hours Champion Joe Osborne Pushes Limits of Artura Spider at Yas Marina Circuit

• About the Car and Event
• Artura Testing on Track
• Artura’s Performance Features
• FAQs

Ruling the hearts of many car enthusiasts, the new Artura Spider packs high-performance features. The supercar by the British auto marque is powered by Formula 1 technology and has a track-focused outlook. Given the noteworthy performance specs and exhilarating sporty exterior, the car has been put to the test. Gulf 12 Hours champion and seasoned endurance race winner Joe Osborne got behind the wheel to take Artura for a spin. The supercar was driven at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Let’s find out more about the adrenaline-pumping event as Gulf 12 Hours Champion Joe Osborne tests the new McLaren Artura Spider.

Gulf 12 Hours Champion Joe Osborne Tests the New McLaren Artura Spider at Yas Marina Circuit: Pre-Event Details

Artura Spider was recently track tested at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit

The McLaren Artura Spider 2025 came out with many noteworthy upgrades. Under the hood, it revs on a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 combined with a powerful electric motor. The high-performance hybrid powertrain churns out an additional 20PS (19.7 hp) compared to previous model years. 

The Gulf 12 Hours champion Joe Osborne got the chance to test the remarkable potential of the new supercar. Osborne is a seasoned racer known for his years of experience and expertise on FIA-grade race tracks.

Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi served as the track testing venue. With lots of engine roars and burnouts, the Artura Spider conquered the track with Osborne behind the wheels. All of these factors make Artura a noteworthy addition to McLaren’s hypercar history.

Gulf 12 Hours Champion Joe Osborne Unleashes the McLaren Artura Spider at Yas Marina Circuit

Gulf 12 Hours Champion Joe Osborne Tests New McLaren Artura Spider

A unique type of sports car, the Artura has been engineered by the McLaren Formula 1 team. When taking the performance powerhouse for a spin at Yas Marina Circuit, Joe Osborne highlighted its features and capabilities. The race champion appreciated the advanced gear-shifting technology that resulted in a 25% faster gear transition. Furthermore, he commented on the brake ducting that has also been enhanced in the car, resulting in better heat dissipation.

Osborne also recognised the exhaust redesign, saying that it allows you to “hear the V6 F1-inspired Hybrid engine stream through the track.” According to the seasoned racer, the car felt alive whether navigating through corners at high speed or flooring the paddle on the straight road. 

Joe Osborne Unleash the Artura Spider at the Yas Marina Circuit: Unprecedented Performance

Artura Spider offer EV range of up to 33km

The Artura Spider packs an innovative hybrid powertrain. The combustion engine and electric combined produce 700PS (around 690 hp) and 720Nm of torque. The car can rev up to 8,500rpm, hinting at its unwavering racing potential. When it comes to the sprinting capabilities, the hybrid supercar can go from 0-100km/h in just 3 seconds. The electric car range of the Artura Spider has been extended to 33km for urban driving.

Engine sound has also been enhanced. There’s a revised valved car exhaust system aligned with a tuned resonator. Furthermore, the tailpipes have upward conical shapes to fine-tune the engine note, depending on the rev range.

The Artura Spider features lightweight architecture. It is built on the McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA). The carbon fibre car parts result in a balanced power-to-weight ratio, for instance, 480PS per tonne. Such harmonious arrangements result in speed and agility on both race track and road. 

The Artura Spider also capitalises on McLaren’s cutting-edge Proactive Damping Control suspension system. All such advancements enhance the car’s response to driver inputs for a seamless experience.

FAQs

What are some of McLaren’s supercar models?

The McLaren supercars in the UAE are quite famous with different options available. The 750S, 

Artura and 765LT are to name a few among other options.

Which was the first McLaren road car ever produced?

An interesting fact about McLaren is that it didn’t produce road cars until the 1990s. It was when the legendary McLaren F1 first surfaced.

How has the McLaren brand evolved over the years?

From F1 to Artura Spider, McLaren’s history has an interesting timeline. The brand has long been associated with motorsports, luxury experiences and supercars.

This was everything to know about the track testing of the McLaren Artura Spider by Joe Osborne at Yas Marina Circuit. The British brand has constantly pushed the automotive engineering limits. For instance, there’s a separate division called McLaren Special Operations. It works on customisation, special editions and performance-tuned packages.

Those on the lookout for a supercar can explore a variety of used McLaren models for sale in the Emirates. From P1 to Artura and Senna, there are many choices available.

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