McLaren 540C in Chicago, IL

Perfect Ride for the City and the Track

While the McLaren 540C is comfortably at home in the city, it is a McLaren through-and-through, and thus feels right at home on the racetrack. The combination of the ultra-light one-piece carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine provides an excellent power/weight ratio, resulting in the ability to blast the machine from zero 124 mph in 10.5 seconds. The drive provides thrilling dynamics as well, while the power of the engine is channeled smoothly through the seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox.

What are the main differences between the McLaren 540C and McLaren 570S?

Besides price point, the main differences between the McLaren 540C and McLaren 570S are that the former model pumps out 30 fewer bhp, lacks an exterior badge, and has a slightly different design in the front splitter.  

Ultra-Light Carbon Fiber Build

Like its brother, the body of the McLaren 540C rests on a strong, rigid carbon fiber chassis known as MonoCell II. As a whole, the artfully designed frame weighs less than 80 kilograms, resulting in the best power-to-weight ratio of any sports car in its class. At the same time, it’s strong, with a lovely ability to protect in crashes as well as provide excellent driving dynamics.