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    Mclaren 540C

    New from

    $350,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.1 / 100km

    About the Mclaren 540C

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mclaren 540C is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $350,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $350,000 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the 540C available in Australia.

    The Mclaren 540C is only available with an null motor that produces 397kW and 540Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 540C is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mclaren 540C models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    302.82 kW/t
    170.53 kW/t
    360.74 kW/t
    Boot Space
    150 litres
    100 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.1 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    649 km
    481 km
    883 km
    Price
    $350,000
    $220,500
    $825,530
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 - 24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    2018 Mclaren 540C Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$350,000
    3.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$350,000
    *excl. on-roads

    All Mclaren 540C Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2018$350,000$350,000
    2017$325,000$325,000
    2016$325,000$325,000
    2015$325,000$325,000
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Mclaren 540C Pricing

    2018 Mclaren 540C Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mclaren 540C

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Mp4-12c
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 302.82
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 150
      • Overall Height (mm): 1202
      • Overall Length (mm): 4530
      • Overall Width (mm): 2095
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2670
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Scissor Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Scissor Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 649
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 320
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 199
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 540
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 397
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 24
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1311
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1265
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
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    2018 Mclaren 540C Dimensions

    1202mm
    2095mm
    4530mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Mclaren 540C Dimensions

    2018 Mclaren 540C Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Mclaren 540C

    The most fuel efficient Mclaren 540C is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.8L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mclaren 540CFuel TypeCombined
    3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.1 L/100km
    3.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.1 L/100km
    See all Mclaren 540C Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mclaren 540C?

    You should service your 540C at your authorised McLaren dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 540C's warranty.

    2018 Mclaren 540C Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mclaren 540C?

    The Mclaren 540C offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mclaren 540C FAQs

    The cheapest Mclaren 540C is the Base that starts from $350,000.

    The most expensive Mclaren 540C is the Base that starts from $350,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Mclaren 540C is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Mclaren 540C is the Base which measures 2095mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1202mm tall.

    The most powerful Mclaren 540C is the Base which has 397kW of power from its 3.8L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mclaren 540C is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mclaren 540C is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mclaren 540C uses Premium Unleaded.

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