MCLAREN · MCLAREN 540C · Cars
MCLAREN 540C Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 88 MCLAREN 540Cs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 98 in 2020 Q3 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MCLAREN 540C is rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 88 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 540C
McLaren Automotive ( mə-KLA-rən; formerly known as McLaren Cars) is a British luxury automotive manufacturer based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The main products of the company are sports cars, which are produced in-house in designated production facilities. As of March 2025, McLaren Automotive is wholly owned by CYVN Holdings LLC, owned by the government of Abu Dhabi.
MCLAREN 540C — questions & answers
How many MCLAREN 540C are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 88 MCLAREN 540C were still registered in the UK — 73 licensed and on the road, plus 15 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MCLAREN 540C rare?
The MCLAREN 540C is genuinely rare, with only 88 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MCLAREN 540C increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MCLAREN 540C on UK roads fell by 7 (7.4%).
What fuel do most MCLAREN 540C use?
Most MCLAREN 540C run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MCLAREN 540C peak?
The MCLAREN 540C peaked at 98 registered in 2020 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q4.