McLAREN GT / 720S 4.0 V8 M840TE M840T ENGINE
Genuine McLaren 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine for compatible McLaren GT and 720S applications. This engine is associated with McLaren’s M840 engine family and should be matched to the vehicle’s exact engine code, specification and VIN before purchase.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: McLaren
- Engine Family: M840
- Engine Codes: M840TE / M840T
- Displacement: 4.0L / 3,994 cc
- Configuration: V8
- Fuel Type: Petrol / Gasoline
- Induction: Twin-Turbocharged
- Product: Engine / Motor
- Application: McLaren GT / McLaren 720S
- Condition: Confirm actual condition
- Mileage: Confirm
- Engine Number: Confirm
- Fitment: Vehicle-specific — VIN verification recommended
McLAREN M840 ENGINE
The McLaren GT and 720S use versions of McLaren’s 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
The 720S uses the M840T engine designation and produces 720 PS and 770 Nm of torque in factory specification.
The McLaren GT uses a related M840-series engine with specifications tailored to the GT.
M840T – McLAREN 720S
For the McLaren 720S, the M840T engine features:
- Displacement: 3,994 cc
- Configuration: V8
- Twin turbochargers
- Power: 720 PS
- Torque: 770 Nm
- Mid-mounted engine configuration
- Dry-sump lubrication
- Petrol fuel system
The exact engine specification should be verified from the engine identification label or engine number.
M840TE – McLAREN GT
The M840TE designation is associated with McLaren GT applications. Although it belongs to the same M840 engine family, the GT specification should not automatically be assumed to be interchangeable with the 720S M840T.
Differences may include:
- ECU calibration
- Turbocharger specification
- Ancillary components
- Intake components
- Exhaust components
- Engine wiring
- Sensors
- Mounting components
- Vehicle software
Verify the exact engine code before purchasing or installing.
ENGINE APPLICATIONS
Potential applications include:
McLaren GT
and
McLaren 720S
The correct engine must be selected according to the specific vehicle.
A 4.0-litre displacement alone is not sufficient to establish interchangeability.
COMPLETE ENGINE CONTENTS
If advertised as a complete engine, confirm which components are included.
Depending on the actual unit, this may include:
- Engine block
- Cylinder heads
- Crankshaft
- Pistons
- Connecting rods
- Twin turbochargers
- Intake system
- Fuel system
- Exhaust manifolds
- Alternator
- Starter motor
- Sensors
- Engine wiring
- Ancillary components
- Engine mounts
ECU, transmission and other vehicle electronics should not be assumed to be included unless specifically stated.
CONDITION
For a used McLaren engine, verify:
- Engine mileage
- Donor vehicle
- Engine number
- Running condition
- Oil pressure
- Compression
- Leak-down test
- Turbocharger condition
- Oil leaks
- Coolant leaks
- Diagnostic fault codes
- Service history
- Video of running engine, where available
If the engine has been removed from a donor vehicle, request the donor VIN and available service documentation.
ENGINE CODE VERIFICATION
Before purchase, compare the identification information on the engine with the original vehicle.
Verify:
M840T — McLaren 720S application
M840TE — McLaren GT application
The exact engine code should be confirmed from the physical engine or manufacturer’s documentation rather than relying solely on the vehicle model.
INSTALLATION
Installation should be performed by a qualified McLaren specialist.
- Confirm the engine code.
- Verify the engine number.
- Match the donor and recipient VIN specifications.
- Compare ancillary components.
- Remove the original engine according to McLaren procedures.
- Install the replacement engine.
- Connect fuel, cooling, intake and exhaust systems.
- Connect engine wiring and sensors.
- Connect the transmission.
- Fill the required fluids.
- Program or synchronize applicable electronic systems.
- Scan for diagnostic faults.
- Check oil pressure and fluid temperatures.
- Inspect for leaks.
- Complete a controlled road test.
IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTICE
M840TE and M840T are related engine codes, but they should not be treated as identical engines without verification.
The McLaren GT and 720S have different vehicle configurations and engine calibrations.
Before ordering, confirm:
- Exact engine code
- Engine number
- Vehicle model
- Model year
- Donor VIN
- Recipient VIN
- ECU compatibility
- Turbocharger specification
- Ancillary components
- Included parts
BUYER CHECKLIST
- Brand: McLaren
- Applications: GT / 720S
- Engine Family: M840
- Engine Code: M840TE / M840T
- Displacement: 4.0L / 3,994 cc
- Configuration: V8
- Fuel: Petrol
- Induction: Twin Turbo
- Mileage: Confirm
- Condition: Confirm
- Engine Number: Confirm
- ECU: Confirm
- Turbochargers: Confirm
- Ancillaries: Confirm
- Donor VIN: Confirm
- VIN Compatibility: Recommended
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