McLaren 540C Launched in Shanghai

McLaren has launched its second model in the new Sports Series - the McLaren 540C Coupé - at the Shanghai Motor Show. The most attainable McLaren yet, the 540C Coupé joins the recently revealed 570S Coupé in the Sports Series as the brand brings its race derived DNA to a new audience and segment.

The 540C looks much like the 570S, but it adopts a revised aerodynamic package as well as new and unique 19 and 20-inch wheels with silver or stealth finish. On the inside the sporty seats are covered in premium leather upholstery that also covers the dashboard and door panels. There is also a seven-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and GPS navigation.

Under the hood the new McLaren gets a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that produces 533bhp and 540Nm of torque and is mated to a seven-speed seamless shift gearbox, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The car also gets a newly-developed suspension system, ensuring enhanced levels of driver engagement and refinement on both road and track.

The car is already available for sale and pricing for the 540C Coupé starts from £126,000 (Rs 1.3crores) in the UK.