McLaren 540C / 570S | Prepreg Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Hood / Engine Cover

McLaren 540C/570S (2015-2020) Prepreg Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Hood / Engine Cover

Engineered for McLaren 540C/570S Sports Series owners (2015-2020), this Prepreg Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Hood / Engine Cover replaces the mid-engine bay cover with a track-grade carbon panel. Made to factory-spec mounting tolerances by leading manufacturers around the world and quality-controlled by BYC Performance, this McLaren 540C carbon engine cover bolts directly to OEM mounting points.

With integrated heat-extraction vent slots designed for the mid-engine 3.8L V8 twin-turbo M838TE (540C 533 hp, 570S 562 hp), this rear hood showcases the engine while delivering meaningful weight reduction. Autoclave-cured prepreg carbon provides long-term resistance to heat and UV fading.

Key Features

• Prepreg (Dry) Carbon Technology: Autoclave-cured under high heat and pressure, a more consistent weave.
• Weight Reduction: Noticeably lighter than the factory aluminum/composite hood.
• Heat Management: Vent slot geometry optimized for the mid-engine V8.
• High Strength: Carbon fiber offers very high strength for its weight.
• 2x2 Twill Carbon Weave: Authentic carbon pattern under high-gloss UV-protective clear coat.
• Direct OEM Fit: Bolts to factory 540C/570S hinge + latch + lifter points.
• UV & Chemical Protection: Long-life clear coat against fading and fuel splash.

Prepreg (Dry) vs. Wet Carbon

Prepreg carbon is autoclave-cured under high heat & pressure with a more consistent weave and a controlled resin ratio, the production method widely chosen in motorsport. Wet lay-up is hand-applied with voids and inconsistent weight.

Installation Notes

1. Park on level ground and open the engine bay.
2. Remove the original rear hood hinge + lifter connections.
3. Mount the carbon hood to the hinges.
4. Adjust latch and lifter.
5. Check panel gaps.

Care & Maintenance

Wash with pH-neutral shampoo. Do not wash while engine is hot. Apply carbon sealant every 6 months.

FAQ

Compatible with 570S Spider?
No. Spider folding hardtop mechanism changes the rear deck.

Compatible with 570GT?
No. 570GT's panoramic glass roof + Spirit-of-Sports-Series extended rear glass requires different hood geometry.

Compatible with 600LT?
No. 600LT Longtail aero (extended rear deck) is different.

Compatible with 720S?
No. 720S Super Series uses a different chassis platform.

Will rain damage dry carbon?
No. Autoclave-cured prepreg carbon is waterproof.

Shipping?
In-stock items ship within 1-3 business days. Parts sourced to order are delivered within 30 days of the order date at the latest.

Warranty?
Manufacturing defects are covered by a 24-month BYC warranty, in addition to your legal rights.

Why BYC Performance?

BYC Performance is a Turkey-based performance tuning specialist sourcing premium carbon fiber parts from leading manufacturers around the world. Catalog includes McLaren 540C carbon rear hood, 570S carbon engine cover, 600LT carbon aero, 720S carbon parts.