McLaren Artura vs. McLaren GTS

Performance Mastery

Every supercar makes claims about power. Few are capable of delivering the immediacy and responsiveness of a McLaren. The Artura and the GTS come from a motorsport legacy, most recently including a Constructors’ Championship in Formula One. Both thrill, but the Artura does so with electrified smoothness, while the GTS brings an old-school mechanical bite.

If the Artura is surgical, the GTS is visceral. Each takes cues from Formula One heritage, so it depends on whether you want your thrill to come from a plug-in hybrid or a more traditional V8 configuration.

Track Capability vs. Road Manners

There’s a duality between civility and ferocity, road comfort and track precision. The McLaren Artura and the GTS masterfully navigate this constant tension. Many marques try to emulate this, but few deliver it with McLaren’s grace.

Regardless of which model is chosen, each McLaren features three selectable drive modes: Comfort, Sport, and Track. When selected, each mode makes automatic behind-the-scenes adjustments to adjust steering feedback, throttle response, and cornering balance, allowing you to transition from practical client meeting modes to open-track thrills.

But that’s just the starting line.

Wheels Pirelli and McLaren go hand in hand. The GTS is equipped with Pirelli P ZERO™ tyres specifically designed for performance models. The Artura has the innovative Pirelli Cyber Tyre®, which adds sensors to each tyre for real-time performance feedback. Think of it as your personal pit crew giving cues as you drive.

Downforce Command the road with enhanced stability, even when traveling at high speeds. Each model’s aerodynamic design grips the track for improved control. While the Artura has up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of downforce, the GTS rises to the occasion with up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of downforce.

Track-ready? No question. However, the Artura and the GTS are equally suited for a refined exit from the valet line.

Signature Driving Style & Turns

McLarens are shaped by purpose. The sloping rooflines, deep side intakes, and floating rear buttresses on the Artura and the GTS aren’t for imitation but precision. These aerodynamic features channel airflow to improve cooling, reduce lift, and stabilize the car at high speeds, allowing you to feel balanced through every apex.

Beneath the sculpted skin lies McLaren’s carbon-fibre MonoCell II chassis. It’s rigid where it matters and featherlight where it counts, allowing the Artura (1,395 kilograms/3,075 pounds) and the GTS (1,483 kilograms/3,269 pounds) to respond to driver input instantly.

Even the paint tells a story. Each is offered in McLaren Orange, the same livery of McLaren’s championship-winning Formula One team. This hue is a shout from the past, carried forward at 322 km/h.

Driver-Centric Design

Inside the Artura and the GTS, you’ll find McLaren’s driver-first philosophy at full volume. Each cockpit strips away clutter and puts performance essentials within reach. There are no distractions, just pure focus so that you can be wholly engaged with your ride.

Choose the interior character; each tells a different story:

• Performance: A cutting-edge space with dark, dramatic tones that tease at the power beneath your fingertips.
• TechLux: A refined space with subtle textures that exudes sophistication and individuality.
• Vision (Artura only): An avant-garde space that’s minimalist in layout but maximal in impact.

Drawn to bold choices? The Artura might be your match, thanks to the Teal, Orange, or Green accent stitching options. Prefer subtle strength? The GTS features more reserved tones. No matter your choice, you’re picking a space designed around you.

Tailored for Each Owner

The McLaren Special Operations (MSO) program turns ownership into an exercise in artistry. Completely bespoke and entirely your own. Work alongside a team of expert MSO designers to bring your vision to life. Choose from exclusive finishes or push the envelope entirely with a new element or material. This is your one of one.

Beyond the MSO program, the Artura and the GTS can be outfitted with packages, including:

• Underbody Carbon Fibre Pack
• Interior Details Pack
• Stealth Badge Pack

From carbon accents to blacked-out stealth finishes, every choice sharpens the aesthetic and makes your McLaren truly yours.

The Thrill of the Drive

The difference between the McLaren Artura and the McLaren GTS isn’t the spec sheet. It’s about how each car feels once you’re behind the wheel that sets them apart.

From the moment you climb into the cabin, the Artura responds. Its 12 ambient lighting colours set the tone. A minimalist, driver-angled touchscreen keeps essentials in reach, with Apple CarPlay® integration.

While the Artura leans modern with integrated tech and hybrid power, the GTS channels tradition with tactile controls, machine and knurled aluminum, and satin accents. Either way, the experience is immersive, focused, and unmistakably McLaren.