McLaren Plans New P34 Supercar to Replace the Artura by 2028
McLaren is preparing a more powerful hybrid supercar to replace the Artura.
McLaren reportedly plans to discontinue the Artura in 2028 and replace it with a new mid-engine model known internally as the P34.
The P34 is expected to arrive before the Artura leaves production. Reports point to a late-summer 2027 launch, which could allow the two hybrid models to be sold side by side for a limited period.
McLaren has not officially announced the P34 or confirmed the Artura’s retirement. The information comes from dealers reportedly briefed on the company’s future product plans.
P34 could produce around 810 horsepower
The P34 will likely use a twin-turbocharged V6 engine supported by a hybrid system. You can expect the combined output to be approximately 810 horsepower.
That figure would make the P34 more powerful than the V8-powered McLaren 750S, which produces 740 horsepower in its standard form. It would also be a major upgrade over the Artura, which launched with 671 horsepower before an update brought it to 690 horsepower.
Reported P34 details are as follows:
- A mid-engine chassis
- A twin-turbocharged V6 engine
- A hybrid powertrain
- Approximately 810 horsepower
- A new transmission developed by McLaren
- A more luxurious cabin
- An expected starting price of approx. $315,000
- Deliveries potentially beginning in late summer 2027
McLaren has not confirmed these specifications, and they could change before production begins.
Design could draw inspiration from the McLaren F1
Dealers who reportedly saw the P34 described it as longer than the Artura, with a wedge-shaped front influenced by the original McLaren F1.
The engine is expected to sit beneath a tempered-glass cover. Inside, McLaren will use more leather, a larger infotainment display and an updated digital instrument cluster.
The move toward a more premium cabin supports McLaren’s extensive effort to strengthen its position in the luxury supercar market. The company wants its future models to compete on design, technology and interior quality as well as performance.
McLaren is expected to build about 1,000 P34 units in its first year. However, production numbers and pricing remain unconfirmed.
Artura faced a difficult introduction
McLaren revealed the Artura in 2020 as the replacement for the Sports Series models led by the 570S. It became the company’s first plug-in hybrid and introduced a new carbon-fiber platform, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Its introduction did not proceed as planned. Semiconductor shortages delayed deliveries, while early oil-pump and software problems undermined buyers’ confidence in the model.
The Artura also entered a rapidly changing market. Ferrari introduced the 819-horsepower 296 GTB, while Lamborghini later launched the 907-horsepower Temerario. Both models emphasized outright performance.
McLaren continued to develop the Artura despite those challenges. The company introduced the Artura Spider in 2024 and increased the engine output to 690 horsepower. McLaren also pushed the update to existing Artura coupe owners through a free software upgrade.
The P34 may arrive before the Artura ends production
Initial reports placed the P34 between the Artura and 750S. More recent information suggests it will eventually take over the Artura’s position when the older model leaves production in 2028.
This sequence would give McLaren time to introduce the P34 before ending the Artura program. It would also explain why reports point to P34 deliveries beginning in 2027 while the Artura remains in production until the following year.
McLaren has confirmed that it is developing two new engines and transmissions as part of a wider expansion of its UK engineering and manufacturing operations. The company has not said whether either powertrain is intended for the P34.
The new model forms part of a broader product plan that also includes McLaren’s first performance SUV and future replacements for its existing supercars.
For now, the P34 remains a reported project rather than an officially revealed model. Its expected power, positioning, and arrival date suggest that McLaren is preparing a substantial step beyond the Artura, but final details will need to come directly from the company.
