{"product_id":"mclaren-570s-540c-570gt-600lt-carbon-fiber-upper-side-air-vent","title":"McLaren 570s\/540c\/570Gt\/600Lt Carbon Fiber Upper Side Air Vent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis upper side air vent brings genuine carbon fiber construction to one of the most visually distinctive elements of the McLaren Sports Series body — the sculpted intake panel that sits above the main side vent, feeding cool air toward the engine bay and rear-mounted radiators. Built as a direct-fit replacement for the 570S, 540C, 570GT, and 600LT, it swaps the factory painted composite for a lightweight, autoclave-cured carbon panel that sharpens the car's flanks with genuine motorsport texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper side vent sits just above the larger lower intake, forming the layered, aggressive scoop design that defines the Sports Series silhouette from the doors back. While smaller than the lower vent, it plays an important role in directing airflow along the car's flying buttresses and toward the engine intake — so this panel is engineered to retain factory duct geometry rather than acting as a purely cosmetic cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e100% carbon fiber weave\u003c\/span\u003e (2x2 twill) for a uniform, high-grade pattern that reads as factory-motorsport rather than aftermarket bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eAutoclave pre-preg construction\u003c\/span\u003e (or high-quality wet lay-up, depending on manufacturer) for a rigid, heat-stable panel that won't warp under sustained engine-bay temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eUV-resistant clear lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e finish guards against sun fading and yellowing over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWeight reduction\u003c\/span\u003e versus the OEM painted panel, trimming mass from a high, visible section of the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eOEM-matched vent channels and mounting geometry\u003c\/span\u003e, so the factory airflow path to the engine intake and radiators isn't altered or restricted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003eMcLaren 570S (Coupe \u0026amp; Spider)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003eMcLaren 540C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003eMcLaren 570GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-ink-primary text-t2 py-1 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003eMcLaren 600LT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a bolt-on upgrade using the factory mounting points and hardware — no cutting or permanent modification needed. Because the 570GT's roof and buttress design differs slightly from the 570S\/540C, and the 600LT carries its own aero-focused bodywork, confirm your exact model and year with the seller to make sure bracket and panel-gap tolerances line up before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eWhy Upgrade This Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper vent is one of the first things people notice from a side three-quarter view — it's the panel that gives the Sports Series its layered, shark-gill look. Finishing it in exposed carbon fiber turns a subtle factory detail into a genuine styling statement, and pairs naturally with a carbon lower side vent, mirror caps, or splitter for a cohesive full-carbon side profile. It's a favorite step for 570S and 540C owners chasing a 600LT-inspired look, and for 570GT owners wanting to inject some of that harder-edged Sports Series aggression into the GT's softer lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel installs using the stock retention clips and fasteners, so removal of the factory piece and fitment of the carbon replacement is generally straightforward for a shop experienced with McLaren trim, or a confident DIY installer. A professional check of panel gaps is recommended after install, particularly on Spider and GT variants where body flex and roofline differences can shift tolerances slightly from the Coupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\"\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly offered in gloss or matte carbon — matte pairs well with satin or dark exterior colors, while gloss carbon creates a sharper contrast against solid paint finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eurobahndynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48631433396465,"sku":null,"price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7406\/5137\/files\/H3e2ff19ece184ee0aab5f6de8197c293C.jpg?v=1787338020","url":"https:\/\/eurobahndynamics.com\/products\/mclaren-570s-540c-570gt-600lt-carbon-fiber-upper-side-air-vent","provider":"eurobahndynamics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}