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• Highly bespoke example of McLaren Artura Spider features extraordinary spec that blends the vibrant colours of Tokyo Pearl and Papaya Spark into one striking, uncompromising design
• The most extensively personalised Artura ever commissioned, this masterpiece exemplifies the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship and automotive artistry delivered by McLaren Special Operations( MSO)
• McLaren clients can explore the incredible depth of personalisation offered by MSO, to create a unique supercar that reflects their personality
The Artura Spider embodies a vision where elegance meets bold expression, showcasing a unique blend of Tokyo Pearl and Papaya Spark paints from McLaren ' s vibrant palette. This striking and uncompromising design is an evolution of the " Dyad " paint theme, first developed by MSO for the McLaren 765LT. It draws inspiration from the hexagonal geometry of carbon fibre ' s molecular structure, a key element of McLaren ' s DNA that resonates throughout its racing heritage and lightweight supercars.
The intricate colour transition is achieved through the MSO velocity fade technique, which expertly blends two contrasting colours on the same car. The Papaya Spark and Tokyo Pearl body colours were specifically chosen by the customer during a personalization session with MSO ' s designers. Due to the strong contrast between these colours, standard blending techniques were insufficient. After extensive development and testing, MSO ' s automotive artisans created a unique fragmented hex offset design specifically for this customer. redefines bespoke, and I look forward to seeing more of these rare McLaren supercars from MSO on the roads of Dubai and beyond."
Cesar Habib, Regional Director- Middle East, Africa & India McLaren Automotive
Commenting on their unique new McLaren Artura Spider ' Geo-Hex ', the commissioning client praised the exceptional design prowess and craftsmanship of the MSO team: " I ' d like to say a big thanks to the legends at MSO and the superheroes at McLaren Dubai. What originally started out as ' just a little customisation ' turned into a full-blown art project, and the talented MSO team were with me every step of the way, turning my vision for the perfect Artura into breathtaking reality. I couldn ' t be happier with the result!"
This distinctive theme extends to the interior, with two-tone Alcantara doors and steering wheel. Even subtle details like the brake callipers continue the two-colour contrast on each side of the car, contributing to a highly distinctive finish.
" Every delivery of a truly one-ofone supercar from McLaren Special Operations to a satisfied customer is a milestone for us all at McLaren Middle East, Africa & India, and this is certainly no exception. Built through a close partnership with the MSO team, this Artura isn ' t just a symbol of performance, but also a reminder that personalisation has no limits when you bring imagination to the table. We ' re proud to have worked alongside the client on a project that
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