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That brings us to the rear end, which is pure supercar as it sports a mesh fascia with an integrated dual exhaust system. They’re joined by slender LEDs that function as taillights, brake lights, and indicators. It’s also impossible to ignore the car’s sizable diffuser, which indicates the Artura means business.
Our tester came in well-equipped Performance trim, which sees Alcantara upholstery cover the seats, headliner, doors, and dashboard. Other surfaces sport Nappa leather and there’s orange piping for a splash of color. Speaking of the latter, the Performance, TechLux, and Vision trims come standard with a 12-color ambient lighting system.
Thankfully, the same can’t be said about the system itself as it’s reasonably quick and features dedicated climate controls that always remain visible. The system feels a little basic, but the dial is an interesting touch as it functions as a menu button and a volume controller. That’s only part of the story as the M630 features continuously variable valve timing, a dry-sump lubrication system, and a direct injection system operating at 350 bar. The engine screams to 8,500 rpm, while also sporting symmetrical turbochargers and electronically actuated wastegates.
More importantly, the engine and electric motor can work together to give the Artura a combined output of 671 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. This enables the car to rocket from 0-62 mph in three seconds flat, while 124 mph arrives 5.3 seconds later. If drivers keep their foot planted, they’ll eventually top out at 205 mph .
Sport mode provides a more interesting driving experience as the engine is always active and ready to respond to the slightest press of the accelerator. The shift logic also changes to hold gears until the car gets into the mid-rpm range. This enables the carbon fiber structure to weigh a mere 181 lbs including the battery compartment. Speaking of the latter, the total weight of the hybrid components – including the battery and electric motor – is just 287 lbs . That’s part of the reason why the Artura boasts a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 481 hp per ton.
Last but not least, there’s a Variable Drift Control system that enables drivers to select how much fun they want to have. The system offers 15 different settings, so drivers can progressively explore the car’s limits. While it’s no surprise the brakes performed well on the track, they also work good on the street. After an initial learning curve, they’re easy to modulate and there weren’t any hints of grabbiness or undue noise.
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