McLaren’s next chapter beyond the 750S now has a name, and it’s a revealing one.
The British supercar maker has announced that the 750S will go out of production next year, with its replacement set to be called the McL 820.
For a brand that has long used output-led model names, those three digits are likely to be watched closely.
At a glance
- McLaren has announced that the 750S successor will be called the McL 820.
- The 820 badge most likely points to an output figure in PS, suggesting around 809 hp if McLaren follows its usual naming logic.
- Final orders for the McLaren 750S are now being accepted before the model is phased out next year.
A public tease in central London
McLaren revealed the McL 820 name in an unusual way, using a giant kiwi statue unveiled in central London.
The statue was wrapped in camouflage carrying the “McL 820” branding, turning what could have been a simple announcement into a public teaser for the brand’s next supercar.
The kiwi reference is particularly fitting for McLaren, linking the new model’s early identity back to the company’s New Zealand roots.
What the 820 badge is likely to mean
McLaren’s model names have traditionally given a strong hint at power output, so the 820 in McL 820 is unlikely to be arbitrary.
If the naming convention holds, the figure most likely represents 820 PS.
That would translate to roughly 809 hp, placing the incoming car above the current 750S, which uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 750 PS, or 740 hp.
McLaren hasn’t confirmed the new car’s engine, drivetrain layout or full technical specification, so the number remains the clearest early clue rather than a complete performance picture.
The 750S nears the end of its run
The 750S is now entering its final stretch, with McLaren accepting final orders before production ends next year.
That gives the outgoing model a defined closing chapter while setting up the McL 820 as its successor in the marque’s core supercar line.
A prototype has already been spotted in the United States, although its identity remains unclear.
It could be related to the 750S successor, but it has also been suggested that it may be connected to an Artura replacement.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Upcoming model | McL 820 |
| Positioning | Successor to the McLaren 750S |
| Indicated output | 820 PS, if the name follows McLaren’s traditional naming convention |
| Approximate horsepower | About 809 hp, based on 820 PS |
| Outgoing model | McLaren 750S |
| 750S engine | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
| 750S output | 750 PS, or 740 hp |
| 750S production status | Going out of production next year |
| 750S ordering | Final orders are now being accepted |
The McL 820 name tells us just enough to make the next McLaren worth watching, without giving away the full car.
If the badge is as literal as McLaren’s past naming habits suggest, the 750S replacement is being positioned as a sharper, more powerful evolution rather than a quiet model-year update.
