Launched in 2015, the same year as their 570S model from their McLaren Sports Series, the McLaren 540c was primarily designed as an ‘entry level’ version of its more powerful cousin, first showcased at that year’s Shanghai Motor Show.
The press releases at the time of its launch all highlighted and pointed out that the 540c was ‘their most attainable and usable McLaren ever’, in particular citing its cheaper price point over the 570S.
However, cheaper certainly doesn’t equate with poorer quality and performance in the case of this fine tuned machine. Kitted out with a 3.8 twin-turbo V8 engine, that sings out with an impressive 533 bhp, it means it is just at home on the city streets as it is out on the circuit track.
And quite a performance it puts in too; with acceleration from 0 - 60 mph in a rapid 3.5 seconds, on its way to achievable top speeds of just under 200 mph, you will be left under no illusion that the 540c is a worthy compatriot to its older relation.
Trackdays is dedicated to giving as many people as possible amazing driving experiences in the most powerful supercars! That's why we've concentrated on increasing our available sites throughout the UK, ensuring that any of our clients may access a track or circuit. Whether you're near Perranporth or Smeatharpe Circuit in the South West, or Tockwith Motorsports Centre in Yorkshire, our diverse network of sites ensures that getting behind the wheel of a McLaren is always a viable choice.
McLaren experiences are also offered at some of the most famous tracks in the UK. From Silverstone to Brands Hatch, these world-famous racing sites are not only fantastic experiences in and of themselves, but the chance to drive some of the world's most powerful supercars on their courses makes them the perfect training ground!
If you want to find out where your nearest McLaren site is for an amazing driving experience, use the filters on our McLaren page to search by area in the UK. It's a fantastic application that enables you to organise a day out or buy presents for people who don't live close by!
How to Make a McLaren Driving Experience Reservation
All of our incredible packages are contained within our McLaren section, and they make fantastic presents for any supercar enthusiast, no matter what the occasion is: Christmas, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. The list could go on and on. You can purchase an open gift certificate or reserve a specific date.
If you are purchasing an open gift certificate for a McLaren driving day, please read the terms and conditions carefully, as certain McLaren vouchers and special offers may have a shorter or longer validity time, which will be clearly indicated on the voucher.
If you book a McLaren experience straight onto a date, please keep in mind that you are making a booking request, and the day and time you choose are still subject to availability.
We typically confirm reservations within 48 hours, but it's critical that you wait until you get a final confirmation email before making any arrangements related to your booking request. When you make a booking request, you will get an instant receipt. This is not the confirmation.
Please ensure that the driver fulfils all age, weight, height, and driving licence criteria. Each event will have its own set of criteria, so be sure you've gone over all of the essential details.
If an experience is exclusively for younger drivers, we will generally indicate it in the package name, although this is not always the case. If you book a McLaren experience and the driver does not fulfil the criteria on the day of the experience, they will most likely not be able to drive.
