Stylist Tomoki Yuma presents a series of seasonal fashion styling that matches the topical car, “The car you drive x the clothes you wear.” This car is the “Altura”, which appeared in 2021 as the first mass-produced plug-in hybrid sports car in McLaren history. While incorporating the technology cultivated in racing cars and road cars for more than half a century, there are no parts carried over from the previous model, and the chassis and powertrain are completely redesigned.
MIYAVI, a samurai guitarist who is attracting attention from all over the world, will perform with this new age super sports. Wearing the latest Saint Laurent look that attracts the eye of the viewer with a beautiful architectural silhouette, we challenged a photo session with Artura, who pursues functional beauty and formative beauty!
Those who protect tradition and innovate everything
McLaren Artura
Altura, which was unveiled in Japan for the first time in April 2021, is not only McLaren’s first plug-in hybrid, but also the first to adopt MCLA (McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture), which is the core of the current McLaren. Model. The cockpit is focused on the driver’s centered space, and the vertical 8-inch touch screen installed in the instrument panel faces the driver’s seat. The drive mode selector has been moved to the top of the meter nacelle, allowing you to change modes without taking your hands off the steering wheel, making it possible to concentrate on driving. Combined with the V-type 6-cylinder gasoline twin turbo mounted on the midship and an electric motor, it demonstrates a maximum output of 680ps and a maximum torque of 720Nm. With a battery with a total electric power of 7.4 kWh, it has achieved a cruising range of 31 km on electricity alone. Overall length x width x height = 4539 x 1913 x 1193 mm. From 30.7 million yen (tax included).
Miyavi
He has attracted attention from all over the world for his unique “slap playing style,” in which he plays the electric guitar with his fingers instead of using a pick. He has performed overwhelmingly domestically and internationally, such as visiting Japan for “Paris Saint-Germain” and providing music for the NBA “Golden State Warriors” and appearing in the halftime show. He is also active as an actor and model, making his Hollywood debut in the movie “Unbroken” and being the first Japanese to be featured in the GUCCI Global Collection. He is also the first Japanese to be appointed as a UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) Goodwill Ambassador. Currently, he formed a super band “THE LAST ROCKSTARS” with YOSHIKI, HYDE, and SUGIZO. He is a samurai guitarist who continues to challenge the world.
[Live information]On September 18th (Monday/holiday), LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall) will hold a LIVE “MIYAVI 20th & Beyond” to commemorate the 20th anniversary.
Fashion Director = Tomoki Yuma Photo = Junji Hata Hair and makeup = HIRO TSUKUI Makeup = IKUMI SHIRAKAWA
Vehicle cooperation = McLaren Automotive
https://cars.mclaren.com/jp-ja
(ENGINE June 2023 issue)
