McLaren Names Successor to 750S as McL 820, Due in 2027
McLaren has named the McL 820 as the successor to the 750S supercar, with a debut planned for 2027. The 820 figure refers to power in PS, roughly 809 HP.
The McLaren McL 820 has been revealed as the name of the new production supercar that will replace the 750S. According to evo, McLaren first shared official details about the model on October 30. The car will be unveiled in 2027, and full technical specifications will be released only at that time.
What does the McL 820 name mean?
The McL prefix comes from McLaren's naming structure in motorsport and was also used for the McL 6GT, which was unveiled earlier this year. The car will carry the new McLaren badge, which was introduced recently. The 820 figure refers to power output in PS, which works out to about 809 HP. That is 69-70 HP more than the 750S. The name surfaced in an unusual way: Autocar spotted the McL 820 lettering on a large kiwi bird statue installed in London's Covent Garden, according to Carscoops.
Engine and rivals
McLaren has not officially said how the car will produce its power. In 2025, the company said the hybrid V8 from its W1 hypercar would power its next generation of supercars. evo expects a developed version of the W1's 4-litre twin-turbo hybrid V8 to be used. The W1 sends 1,258 HP to the rear wheels.
The closest rival in the segment is the Ferrari 296 GTB, which uses a 3-litre twin-turbo hybrid V6 to produce 819 HP. The purely combustion-engined 750S accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 206 mph. The weight of the McL 820 has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether the hybrid system will increase its kerb weight.
McLaren's wider plans
McLaren is currently owned by Abu Dhabi-based investment fund L'imad and is restructuring its operations. According to ShiftDelete.Net, the company announced last month that it will invest about $674 million in SUV production at its UK factory. The model will compete with vehicles such as the Ferrari Purosangue and Aston Martin DBX. Carscoops reported that McLaren is also setting up a second factory and will produce its engines in-house from now on, a move it has been working on with Ricardo for years. evo reports that the McL 6GT is expected to join the lineup alongside the McL 820 in 2028.
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This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by ShiftDelete.Net, Carscoops, evo.
