McLaren has named the replacement for its outgoing 750S the McL 820, with the number reflecting an 820PS output and an arrival planned for 2027.
McLaren has confirmed the name of its next supercar, and it tells you the power figure straight away. The successor to the 750S will be called the McL 820, and the number refers to its 820PS output.
The timing makes sense. In October 2026, McLaren said it was taking final orders for the 750S, which will be discontinued at some point in 2027. The McL 820 is also due in 2027.
A Teaser Hidden in Covent Garden
McLaren didn’t use a glossy launch video. Instead, it hid the name on a sculpture in Covent Garden, the upmarket shopping district in London’s West End. The piece is a three-dimensional version of the brand’s Speedy Kiwi logo, finished in Papaya Orange with black bars.
Look closely and “McL 820” appears on the bird. McLaren has since confirmed that this is the official name. As reveals go, it is about as minimal as they come.
What the New Name Means
According to McLaren, the new naming structure pairs a “McL” prefix, inspired by its motorsport heritage, with a number linked to performance. The same prefix appears on the recently unveiled McL 6GT hypercar. Full specifications for that car haven’t been released yet, but it has a six-speed manual gearbox and reaches the road in 2028.
Putting the power figure in the name is a familiar McLaren habit. The 750S makes 750PS (about 740hp), so the McL 820 has 70PS more. That works out to roughly 809hp.
Putting the Numbers in Context
For reference, McLaren quotes 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds for the 750S and a top speed of 206mph (about 332km/h). On extra power alone, the new car should be quicker. Any lighter construction or better aerodynamics would make the gain larger, though McLaren hasn’t confirmed either.
Beyond the name, power figure and timing, very little is official. As with earlier McLaren road cars, a carbon-fibre monocoque is expected. A V8 also seems likely, since the Artura further down the range uses a V6. Some degree of hybrid assistance is possible too, given how many modern McLarens use it. Treat all of this as informed expectation rather than confirmed specification.
The End of a Long Bloodline
The 750S launched in 2023 as a facelift of the 720S, which arrived in 2017. In 2026, McLaren stretched the formula further with the 788HS. That car produced 777hp, and production was limited to 100 coupés and 100 Spiders.
So the McL 820 replaces a platform that has been refined for almost a decade. A full reveal may not happen until the 750S has left the showroom, as McLaren will want to keep selling the outgoing car. Still, a hidden name on an orange bird gives us a power figure, a 2027 date and a new naming system for the brand’s road cars.
