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    Mclaren 540C Base (2018) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2018 Mclaren 540C Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2020. The Mclaren 540C is regarded as a Super Sports built in Great Britain with prices starting at $350,000 before on-road costs.

    This Mclaren 540C is powered by a 3.8L 8-cylinder engine that has 397 kW of power (at 7500 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. McLaren claims the 540C Base uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 249g of CO2. It has a 72L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 649km per full tank

    The Mclaren 540C measures 1202mm (47.3 inches) in height, 4530mm (178.3 inches) in length, 2095mm (82.5 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1311kg (2890.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The 540C Base comes standard with 225/35 R19 front tyres and 285/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    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

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    Dimensions

    4,530 mm
    2,095 mm
    1,202 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,530 mm
    Overall Width2,095 mm
    Overall Height1,202 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm

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    3.8L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes
    Stability Control: yes
    Suspension: yes
    Traction Control: yes

    Media Control

    Touch Screen: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 7.0

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Automatic

    USB Charging Port

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Virtual Assistant: Other

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 2

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 249
    Standard Met: EU6

    Energy Recuperation

    Engine: yes

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 93.0
    Engine (cc): 3799
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine Code: M838te
    Engine (L): 3.8
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 69.9
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

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    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.0
    Main Capacity (L): 72
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.8
    Main Type: Total

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1

    Instrument Cluster

    Reconfigurable: yes

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 649
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 403
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.0
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 25
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 21
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.3
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.1
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 35
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 16.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 17
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 14

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 3.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 320
    Maximum Speed (mph): 199

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 540
    Maximum Power (kW): 397
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 540
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Code: SSG
    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 7
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Painted Calipers: yes

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Alloy & Leather

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Responsive Suspension

    Driver Selectable: yes
    Type: Electronic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    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 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

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: Mp4-12c
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Electrically Deployed Trunk/Hatch Spoiler: yes
    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 150

    External Dimensions

    Overall Height (in): 47.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1202
    Overall Length (in): 178.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4530
    Overall Width (in): 82.5
    Overall Width (mm): 2095
    Wheelbase (in): 105.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2670

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Scissor Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Scissor Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1311
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2890
    Tare Weight (kg): 1265
    Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0

    Audio System

    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 6

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Knee Airbags

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Front Head Protection: yes
    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Heater Type: Combustion
    Touch Screen Controls: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 20000
    Distance (miles): 12427
    Period (Months): 12

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